Browsing University of Galway Theses (PhD Theses) by Subject "Biofilm"
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Ctrl-atl-delete: Re-thinking the mechanisms of biofilm formation by staphylococci
(2015-04-07)Biofilm formation by staphylococci on implanted medical devices represents a major virulence mechanism and a serious threat to hospital patients. Staphylococcus aureus strains including, methicillin-resistant S. aureus ... -
Microbial ecology of methanogenic sludge granulation and its application in the reduction of selenate and selenite
(NUI Galway, 7-05-21)This thesis attempts to address some of the knowledge gaps in the literature around methanogenic granulation. Much existing research focuses on granulation of flocculent biomass up to the point at which satisfactory ... -
Properties of electrode-attached biofilms for application to microbial fuel cells
(2015-03-26)Energy, in any form, plays the most important role in the modern world. We have been dependent on conventional energy sources such as coal and petroleum product for quite a long time. Therefore, there is an alarming need ... -
A study of the presentation and biological effects of biofilm component poly-N-acetylglucosamine from Staphylococcus aureus and Acinetobacter baumannii using novel multidisciplinary platforms and methods
(NUI Galway, 2019-09-24)Biofilm formation on medical devices is major cause of concern in today’s society as implanted devices are associated with 60-70% of nosocomial infections. Poly-N-acetylglucosamine (PNAG) is a polysaccharide found on many ... -
Treatment of wastewater using an innovative biofilm reactor -- the air suction flow biofilm reactor
(3-03-14)The role of wastewater treatment infrastructure in protecting water resources and thus as a vital part of a country's infrastructure cannot be overemphasised. Failure to sufficiently treat wastewater threatens human health, ...