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Gert Holm Kristensen and Frede R. Christensen; Application of cryo-cut method for measurements of biofilm thickness. Water Research 19:1619-1621, 1982

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A general histological embedding and cutting technique has proved successful for determination of biofilm thickness. Microscope pictures of cross-sections of the biofilms are taken and they yield information about the micro-structure of the films. Examples of this are given.