The Effects of Chemical and Mechanical Stresses on <i>Bacillus cereus</i> and <i>Pseudomonas fluorescens</i> Single- and Dual-Species Biofilm Removal

Biofilm control is mainly based on chemical disinfection, without a clear understanding of the role of the biocides and process conditions on biofilm removal. This study aims to understand the effects of a biocide (benzyldimethyldodecyl ammonium chloride—BDMDAC) and mechanical treatment (an increase...

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Main Authors: Inês B. Gomes, Madalena Lemos, Susana Fernandes, Anabela Borges, Lúcia C. Simões, Manuel Simões
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Microorganisms
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/6/1174