Biofilms in the Critical Zone: Distribution and Mediation of Processes

Schulz, Marjorie S.; Manies, Kristen L.

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-95921-0_4

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“…The presence of fungal mycelium was evident in the images, with the mycelia entering the internal structure of the minerals to provide the necessary nutrients through the development of hyphae. This process resulted in the physical forces crushing the minerals, reducing the size of the particles, and creating new surfaces with high reactivity [ 56 , 59 ]. In the analysis of feldspar samples, it was observed that untreated treatment exhibited a prominent peak in particle size distribution around 100 μm 2 , whereas samples treated with fungus displayed a notable reduction in particle size, measuring approximately 12 μm 2 .…”

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Aspergillus niger as an eco-friendly agent for potassium release from K- bearing minerals: Isolation, screening and culture medium optimization using Plackett-Burman design and response surface methodology

Ashrafi-Saiedlou,

Rasouli-Sadaghiani,

Samadi

et al. 2024

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Section: Resultsmentioning

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Aspergillus niger as an eco-friendly agent for potassium release from K- bearing minerals: Isolation, screening and culture medium optimization using Plackett-Burman design and response surface methodology

Ashrafi-Saiedlou,

Rasouli-Sadaghiani,

Samadi

et al. 2024

Heliyon

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“…Bacterial biofilms are dynamic clusters of bacterial cells that are coalesced together by a self-produced EPS matrix. 33 Fungal biofilms have a high degree of similarity to bacterial biofilms in terms of their development, formation, and growth. In this Review, our primary focus is directed toward bacterial biofilms.…”

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confidence: 99%

Advances in Nanotechnology for Biofilm Inhibition

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Biofilm-associated infections have emerged as a significant public health challenge due to their persistent nature and increased resistance to conventional treatment methods. The indiscriminate usage of antibiotics has made us susceptible to a range of multidrug-resistant pathogens. These pathogens show reduced susceptibility to antibiotics and increased intracellular survival. However, current methods for treating biofilms, such as smart materials and targeted drug delivery systems, have not been found effective in preventing biofilm formation. To address this challenge, nanotechnology has provided innovative solutions for preventing and treating biofilm formation by clinically relevant pathogens. Recent advances in nanotechnological strategies, including metallic nanoparticles, functionalized metallic nanoparticles, dendrimers, polymeric nanoparticles, cyclodextrin-based delivery, solid lipid nanoparticles, polymer drug conjugates, and liposomes, may provide valuable technological solutions against infectious diseases. Therefore, it is imperative to conduct a comprehensive review to summarize the recent advancements and limitations of advanced nanotechnologies. The present Review encompasses a summary of infectious agents, the mechanisms that lead to biofilm formation, and the impact of pathogens on human health. In a nutshell, this Review offers a comprehensive survey of the advanced nanotechnological solutions for managing infections. A detailed presentation has been made as to how these strategies may improve biofilm control and prevent infections. The key objective of this Review is to summarize the mechanisms, applications, and prospects of advanced nanotechnologies to provide a better understanding of their impact on biofilm formation by clinically relevant pathogens.

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