Characteristics of Initial Attachment and Biofilm Formation of <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> on Microplastic Surfaces
The toxic effect of microplastics on living organisms is emerging as a serious environmental issue nowadays. The biofilm formed on their surface by microorganisms can further increase the toxicity, but the mechanism of biofilm formation on microplastics is not yet fully understood because of the com...
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MDPI AG
2022-05-01
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Series: | Applied Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/12/10/5245 |