Characklis, William G.2017-10-302017-10-301981-09Characklis, W. G. (1981), Bioengineering report: Fouling biofilm development: A process analysis. Biotechnology and Bioengineering, 23: 1923–1960. doi:10.1002/bit.2602309020006-3592https://scholarworks.montana.edu/handle/1/13872Biofilm development at a surface is the net result of several physical, chemical, and microbial processes including the following: (1)transport of dissolved and particulate matter from the bulk fluid to the surface; (2) firm microbial cell attachment to the surface; (3) microbial transformations (growth, reproduction, etc.) within the biofilm resulting in production of organic matter; (4) partial detachment of the biofilm due primarily to fluid shear stress. This report presents a framework for analyzing the interrelated processes contributing to biofilm development. Some of the available rate and composition data are presented so that the relative process rates can be compared.Article