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Quorum quenching using Rubellimicrobium mesophilum significantly reduces extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) production and biofilm thickness across different polymeric membranes in membrane bioreactors, improving membrane performance without compromising wastewater treatment efficiency. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To explore the potential of quorum quenching in reducing biofilm formation and extracellular polymeric substances in membrane bioreactors.

April 8, 2026PolysaccharidesOpen Access

Exploring the Influence of Quorum Quenching (QQ) on EPS Production and Biofilm Dynamics Across Different Polymeric Membranes

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NSNoman Sohail RRRamona RiedelBrandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg JBJörg Böllmann

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Investigates quorum quenching's effects on biofilm formation in membrane bioreactors, suggesting its potential to mitigate biofouling.

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To explore the potential of quorum quenching in reducing biofilm formation and extracellular polymeric substances in membrane bioreactors.
Investigated quorum quenching using Rubellimicrobium mesophilum in MBR
Operated submerged flat sheet (PTFE, PS) and hollow fiber (PVDF) membranes in parallel for 114 days
Monitored biofilm thickness using fluorescence microscopy
Analyzed protein and sugar content in biofilm and mixed liquor
Biofilm thickness on PTFE membranes reduced by 45%
Biofilm thickness on PS membranes reduced by 47%
PVDF membrane performance improved by 287.5%
Total protein concentration decreased by 57% on PTFE and 78% on PS membranes
Protein reduction in mixed liquor was 55%

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Sohail et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d5f03374eaea4b11a799b6 https://doi.org/10.3390/polysaccharides7020042

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Exploring the Influence of Quorum Quenching (QQ) on EPS Production and Biofilm Dynamics Across Different Polymeric Membranes

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