Abstract
Biofouling refers to the presence of biological deposits,
including microbes and their protective extracellular
matrices on processing surfaces. Biofouling can be a
hygienic risk in various processes because its
elimination is a very difficult and demanding task.
Cleaning processes for biofouled equipment surfaces
should be planned carefully, and in complex cases
interacting factors such as mechanical forces, chemical
agents, duration and temperature, should be evaluated
using statistically experimental designs. The
requirements are high for good hygiene in processes and
products of excellent quality and long shelflife. This
programme covers future tools for the prevention and
elimination of biofouling as well as modern detection
methods.
The aim of this Symposium is to provide knowledge of
biofouling problems and hygiene. Biofouling in both
nonfood and food industry sectors is covered, and the
detection methods present the state-of-the-art in
microscopic techniques as well as in molecular biology.
The newest research results on biocides and disinfectants
will be presented in the session on elimination of
biofouling by representatives of manufacturers and
scientists. The Symposium programme also raises issues
for the use of alternatives to biocides and chemicals,
and a session based on biological control will provide
aspects on microbial enzymes, lactic acid bacteria and
siderophores.
Original language | English |
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Place of Publication | Espoo |
Publisher | VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland |
Number of pages | 87 |
ISBN (Print) | 951-38-4556-7 |
Publication status | Published - 1996 |
MoE publication type | C2 Edited books |
Event | Future Prospects of Biofouling and Biocides - Helsinki, Finland Duration: 13 Jun 1996 → 14 Jun 1996 |
Publication series
Series | VTT Symposium |
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Number | 165 |
ISSN | 0357-9387 |
Keywords
- biofilm
- biofouling
- disinfection
- biocides
- surfactants
- antimicrobials
- siderophores
- lactic acid bacteria
- enzymes