Direct measurement of chlorine penetration into biofilms during disinfection
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Summary
The data indicate that the limited penetration of chlorine into the biofilm matrix is likely to be an important factor influencing the reduced efficacy of this biocide against biofilms as compared with its action against planktonic cells.
- Type
- article
- Published
- 1994-12-01
- Cited by
- 543
- References
- 22
- Access
- Open access
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Keywords
Chlorine, Biofilm, Penetration (warfare), Biocide, Chemistry
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