Aquatic biofilms : ecology, water quality and wastewater treatment / edited by Anna M. Roman©Ư, Institute of Aquatic Ecology, University of Girona, Girona, Spain, Helena Guasch, Institute of Aquatic Ecology, University of Girona, Girona, Spain and M. Dolors Balaguer, Laboratory of Chemical and Environmental Engineering (LEQUIA), Institute of the Environment, University of Girona, Girona, Spain

Includes bibliographical references and index

Part 1 Biofilm Mode of Life: Limits of the biofilm concept and types of aquatic biofilms -- Laser microscopy for the study of biofilms: issues and options -- Interactions and communication within marine biofilms -- Microbial biodiversity in natural biofilms -- Aquatic biofilms and biogeochemical processes -- Part II Biofilms and Pollution: Benthic diatom monitoring and assessment of freshwater environments: standard methods and future challenges -- The use of biofilms to assess the effects of chemicals on freshwater ecosystems -- Biofilm development in sewer networks -- Part III New Technologies Using Biofilms: Biofilm biodegradation potential -- Electroactive biofilms in water and air pollution treatment -- Biofilms for one-stage autotrophic nitrogen removal