Biofilms, which are widely detected in water transport infrastructures such as water distribution systems and premise plumbing, pose significant challenges including microbial-induced corrosion and ...

Beneficial biofilms in water and wastewater treatment Biofilms are widely used in environmental engineering systems as the powerhouse of treatment processes. For example, biofilms are used to ...

UVC LED-based solutions present an ideal solution to maintain water quality in these active cooling systems. As a solid-state light source, UVC LEDs can be operated with a duty cycle to maximize ...

Understanding how to remove harmful pollutants from water is a critical challenge in environmental science. A recent study by ...

An international research team led by the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has achieved a breakthrough in the field of ...

“Biofilms are sophisticated communal structures, with water channels, communication systems and even labour divisions. Unfortunately, they’re also resistant to every treatment we have.