Biofilms - Flemming, Hans-Curt a Szewzyk, Ulrich a Griebe, Thomas

Presents an assessment of various experimental ways to study biofilms, both in sample form and in situ. This book shows how sensors, microscopy, lasers, and calorimetry, among other tools, can be used to obtain data on the morphology and metabolism of biofilms. It covers culture-based methods and various nondestructive techniques.