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  • Microbiology
  • Biotechnology
  • Materials Science

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  • Bacterial biofilms pose significant challenges in various industrial and medical settings due to their resilience.
  • Understanding biofilm structure is crucial for developing effective eradication strategies.
  • Flow reactors are common environments where biofilm formation can impact system performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the fine structure of bacterial biofilms formed on flow reactor inner surfaces.
  • To evaluate the effect of electrochemically reduced water (ERW) on biofilm ultrastructure.
  • To visualize the impact of ERW on the biofilm matrix and embedded microorganisms.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to visualize the detailed surface relief of biofilms.
  • Culturing bacterial biofilms, including E. coli and lacto bacteria, within a flow reactor.
  • Treating established biofilms with a solution of electrochemically reduced water (ERW).

Main Results:

  • SEM imaging revealed the complex three-dimensional structure of the bacterial biofilm.
  • Treatment with ERW resulted in the disintegration of the biofilm's organic polymer matrix.
  • ERW effectively destroyed both the biofilm matrix and the embedded bacterial cells, including E. coli and lacto bacteria.

Conclusions:

  • Electrolytically reduced water demonstrates potent biofilm-disrupting capabilities.
  • ERW treatment offers a promising approach for controlling and eliminating bacterial biofilms in flow systems.
  • The findings highlight the potential of ERW as an antimicrobial agent against biofilm structures.