IGEM:IMPERIAL/2007/Projects/Biofilm Production

=Biofilm Production: Introduction=

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 * Mesh Application : Form biofilms on a mesh and use our system to detect when formation is complete


 * Anti-Barnacle Coating on ships : Can use our system to maintain growth of biofilm which will secrete chemical when it comes in contact with a barnacle / mussel. Mechanism is complex
 * Mussels can't attach to hydrophobic substances (http://www.calpoly.edu/~deastlic/surface_chem/home.html)


 * Make garbage smell nice !
 * smell of garbage/landfill garbagesmell Potential use in ensuring the landfill doesn't leak into soil