Characterization of the Bacterial Biofilm Communities Present in Reverse-Osmosis Water Systems for Haemodialysis

Characterization of the Bacterial Biofilm Communities Present in Reverse-Osmosis Water Systems for Haemodialysis

Biofilm in reverse osmosis (RO) membranes is a common problem in water treatment at haemodialysis facilities. Bacteria adhere and proliferate on RO membranes, forming biofilms, obstructing and damaging the membranes and allowing the transfer of bacteria and/or cellular components potentially harmful...

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Main Authors: Juan-Pablo Cuevas, Ruben Moraga, Kimberly Sánchez-Alonzo, Cristian Valenzuela, Paulina Aguayo, Carlos T. Smith, Apolinaria García, Ítalo Fernandez, Víctor L Campos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-09-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
biofilm/biofouling
reverse osmosis membranes
haemodialysis
metagenomics
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/8/9/1418

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