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MORTON, L. H. G.; SURMAN, S. B. The role of biofilms in biodeterioration : a review. In: WORKSHOP DURABILIDADE DAS CONSTRUÇÕES, 1997, São Leopoldo. Anais… São Leopoldo: ANTAC, 1997. p. 43-54.
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Abstract

Biodeterioration may be defined as the Study of the deterioration of materials of economic importance by organisms (Huek, 1965). This includes biodeterioration resulting from the vital activities of microorganisms including algae, fungi, and bacteria. This presentation defines the various types of biodeterioration processes and discusses the role that microbial biofilms play in the biodeterioration of a number of materials of economic importance. A review of the way in which biofilms may form and attach to surfaces is presented and the occurence and nature of biofilms in the natural and industrial environment is considered. This presentation includes some information on the colonisation of stonework, metals and plastics. Biofilm formation at the fuel/water interfaces is included and na account of problems associated with soluble, oil-in-water metal working fluids is discussed. The implications of biofilm formation in the industrial environment and within the community at large is acknowledged and the potential of biofilms in the transmission of Legionella pneumophila is addressed.
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