Research on the Mechanism of Extracellular Polymeric Substances and Their Applications in the Ecological Research
Extracellular polymers(EPS)are organic polymers formed by microorganisms through metabolism and cell autolysis.They are widely present in nature and serve as efficient adsorbents with good biodegradability and environmental-friendly.In recent years,it has been widely applied in the field of ecology.This article mainly revi ewed the characteristics,mechanism of action,and ecological applications of extracellular polymers.
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