A substantially updated version of the hypertextbook is available here. Please migrate to that version. This one will eventually disappear.
LeftBarThe household products industry is vitally concerned with disinfection of household surfaces, water and plumbing systems, and human hygienic needs. Difficulties associated with killing bacteria attached to these diverse surfaces are well know in this industrial sector and considerable R & D effort is directed at developing products which kill or remove biofilms. Important research-related questions are listed here.