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Both biofouling and biocorrosion are phenomena which are linked to the existence, properties and activity of biofilms. If we want to control and prevent these phenomena, we have to understand the dynamics of biofilms.
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Flemming, HC. (1991). Introduction: Biofilms as a Particular Form of Microbial Life. In: Flemming, HC., Geesey, G.G. (eds) Biofouling and Biocorrosion in Industrial Water Systems. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-76543-8_1
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