Publications 〜2000

Journals

  1. Structure and function of nitrifying biofilms as determined by in situ hybridization and the use of microelectrodes
    Okabe, S. and Watanabe, Y.
    Water Science and Technology, 2000, 42(12), 21-32.
  2. Significance of substrate C/N ratio on structure and activity of nitrifying biofilms determined by in situ hybridization and the use of microelectrodes
    Satoh, H., Okabe, S., Norimatsu, N., and Watanabe, Y.
    Water Science and Technology, 2000, 41(4-5), 317-321.
  3. Analyses of spatial distributions and their activity of sulfate-reducing bacteria in aerobic wastewater biofilms
    Okabe, S., Itoh, T., Satoh, H., and Watanabe, Y.
    Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 1999, 65(11), 5107-5116.
  4. In situ analysis of nitrifying biofilms as determined by in situ hybridization and the use of microelectrodes
    Okabe, S., Satoh, H., and Watanabe, Y.
    Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 1999, 65(7), 3182-3191.
  5. Biofilm modeling: Present status and future directions
    Noguera, D. R., Okabe, S., and Picioreanu, C.
    Water Science and Technology, 1999, 39(7), 273-278.
  6. Microbial ecology of sulfate-reducing bacteria in wastewater biofilms analyzed by microelectrodes and FISH technique
    Okabe, S., Satoh, H., Itoh, T., and Watanabe, Y.
    Water Science and Technology, 1999, 39(7), 41-47.
  7. Significance of biofilm structure on transport of inert particulates into biofilms
    Okabe, S., Kuroda, H., and Watanabe, Y.
    Water Science and Technology, 38(8-9), 163-170.
  8. Sulfate reduction and sulfide oxidation in aerobic mixed population biofilms
    Okabe, S., Matsuda, T., Satoh, H., Itoh, T., and Watanabe, Y.
    Water Science and Technology, 1998, 37(4-5), 131-138.
  9. A novel biofilm-membrane reactor for ammonia oxidation at low concentrations
    Watanabe, Y., Kimura, K., Okabe, S., Ozawa, G., and Ohkuma, N.
    Water Science and Technology, 1997, 36(1), 51-60.
  10. Uptake and release of inert fluorescence particles by mixed population biofilms
    Okabe, S., Yasuda, T., and Watanabe, Y.
    Biotechnology and Bioengineering, 1997, 53, 459-469.
  11. Significance of the spatial distribution of microbial species in mixed-population biofilms
    Okabe, S., Hirata, K., and Watanabe, Y.
    Biofouling, 1997, 11(2), 119-136.
  12. Spatial microbial distribution of nitrifiers and heterotrophs in mixed-population biofilms
    Okabe, S., Hirata, K., Ozawa, Y., Watanabe, Y.
    Biotechnology and Bioengineering, 1996, 50, 24-35.
  13. Relationship between microbial population dynamics and reactor performance at various C:N ratios
    Okabe, S., Oozawa, Y., Hirata, K., and Watanabe, Y.
    Water Research, 1996, 30, 1563-1572.
  14. Dynamic changes in spatial microbial distribution in mixed-population biofilms: Experimental results and model simulation
    Okabe, S., Hirata, K., and Watanabe, Y.
    Water Science and Technology, 1995, 32(8), 67-74.
  15. Rate and stoichiometry of microbial sulfate reduction by Desulfovibrio desulfuricans in biofilms
    Okabe, S., Nielsen, P. H., Jones, W. L., and Characklis, W. G.
    Biofouling, 1995, 9(1), 63-83.
  16. Simultaneous removal of organic materials and nitrogen by micro-aerobic biofilms
    Watanabe, Y., Okabe, S., Hirata, K., and Masuda, S.
    Water Science and Technology, 1995, 31(1), 195-203.
  17. Sulfide product inhibition of Desulfovibrio desulfuricans in batch and continuous cultures
    Okabe, S., Nielsen, P. H., Jones, W. L., and Characklis, W. G.
    Water Research, 1995, 29, 571-578.
  18. Study on the performance of an up-flow aerated biofilters (UAB) in municipal wastewater treatments
    Watanabe, Y., Okabe, S., Arata, T., and Haruta, Y.
    Water Science and Technology, 1994, 30(11), 25-33.
  19. Estimation of cellular and extracellular carbon contents in sulfate-reducing bacteria biofilms by lipopolysaccharide assay and epifluorescence microscopic technique
    Okabe, S., Nielsen, P. H., Jones, W. L., and Characklis, W. G.
    Water Research, 1994, 28, 2263-2266.
  20. Corrosion of mild steel underneath aerobic biofilms containing sulfate-reducing bacteria, part I: at low dissolved oxygen concentration
    Lee, W., Lewandowski, Z., Okabe, S., Characklis, W. G., and Avci, R.
    Biofouling, 1993, 7, 1-15.
  21. Anaerobic biofilms in industrial water-systems
    Okabe, S,. and Characklis, W. G.
    Abstracts of Papers of the American Chemical Society, 1993, 204, 19-IEC Part 1
  22. Factors affecting microbial sulfate reduction by Desulfovibrio desulfuricans in continuous cultures: Limiting nutrients and sulfide concentration
    Okabe, S., Nielsen, P. H., and Characklis, W. G.
    Biotechnology and Bioengineering, 1992, 40, 725-734.
  23. Corrosion of mild steel underneath aerobic biofilms containing sulfate-reducing bacteria
    Lee, W., Lewandowski, Z., Okabe, S., Characklis, W. G., and Avci, R.
    Corrosion, 1992, 47, 1-15.
  24. Effects of temperature and phosphorous concentration on microbial sulfate reduction by Desulfovibrio desulfuricans
    Okabe, S., and Characklis, W. G.
    Biotechnology and Bioengineering, 1992, 39, 1031-1042.

Books

  1. 「Anaerobic SRB biofilms in industrial water systems: A process analysis」
    Okabe S., Jones W. L., Lee W., and Characklis W. G.
    「Biofouling and Biocorrosion in Industrial Water Systems」
    G. G. Gessey, Z. Lewandowski and H. -C. Flemming eds., Section III, Lewis Publishers, 1994, 189-204.

International conference proceedings

  1. In situ analysis of microbial structure and function in nitrifying
    Okabe, S., Norimatsu, N., Satoh, H., Naitoh, H., and Watanabe, Y. (Invited Speech)
    International symposium of IES-IETI, Biofilm for Wastewater Treatment. Pusan National University, Korea.
    November 17, 2000.
  2. Kinetic analysis of nitrifying biofilm growing on the rotating membrane disk
    Kimura, K., Watanabe, Y., Okabe, S., and Satoh, H.
    1st World Water Congress of the International Water Association, Paris, France.
  3. Influence of substrate C/N ratio on structure and activity of nitrifying biofilms determined by in situ hybridization and the use of microelectrodes
    Satoh, H., Okabe, S., Norimatsu, N., and Watanabe, Y.
    4th IAWQ Conference on Biofilm Systems. New York, U.S.A.
    October 17-20, 1999.
  4. Structure and function of nitrifying biofilms as determined by in situ hybridization and the use of microelectrodes
    Okabe, S. and Watanabe, Y.
    Proceedings of the International Symposium on Development of Innovative Water and Wastewater Treatment Technologies for the 21st Century. Hong Kong, China.
    October 8-10, 1999.
  5. Microbial ecology of sulfate-reducing bacteria in wastewater biofilms analyzed by microelectrodes and FISH technique
    Okabe, S., Satoh, H., Itoh, T., and Watanabe, Y.
    Proceedings of the International Specialty Conference on Microbial Ecology of Biofilms: Concepts, Tools and Applications. Lake Bluff, Illinois, U.S.A., 1998
  6. Sulfur cycle in microaerophilic wastewater biofilms: microbial activity and Fe-S geochemistry
    Okabe, S., Satoh, H., Itoh, T., Matsuda, T., and Watanabe, Y.
    Proceedings of the International Symposium of the COE Project on Microbial Community and Functions in Wastewater Treatment Processes. University of Tokyo, Japan, 1998.
  7. Significance of biofilm structure on transport of inert particulates into biofilms
    Okabe, S., Kuroda, H., and Watanabe, Y.
    Proceedings of IAWQ 19th Biennial International Conference, Book No.2.Vancouver, Canada. 1998.
  8. Dynamic changes in spatial microbial distribution in mixed-population biofilms: Experimental results and model simulation
    Okabe, S., Hirata, K., and Watanabe, Y.
    Proceedings of The Third Japan/Netherlands Workshop on Integrated Water Quality Management. Noordwijkerhout, The Netherlands. 1997.
  9. Performance of two GASs for adsorption and biodegradation
    Kasahara, S., Watanabe, Y., Ozawa, G., and Okabe, S.
    Proceedings of 6th IAWQ Asia-Pacific Regional Conference, Vol. II. 1997.
  10. Sulfate reduction and sulfide oxidation in aerobic mixed population biofilms
    Okabe, S., Matsuda, T., Satoh, H., Itoh, T., and Watanabe, Y.
    Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Microorganisms in a Activated Sludge and Biofilm Processes. Berkeley, California, U.S.A. 1997.
  11. Dynamic changes in spatial microbial distribution in mixed-population biofilms: Experimental results and model simulation
    Okabe, S., Hirata, K., and Watanabe, Y.
    Proceedings of 5th Japam/Korea Symposium on Water Environmental Engineering. Sapporo, Japan. 1996.
  12. A novel biofilm-membrane reactor for ammonia oxidation at low concentrations
    Watanabe, Y., Kimura, K., Okabe, S., Ozawa, G., and Ohkuma, N.
    Proceedings of 3rd International IAWQ Special Conference on Biofilm Systems. Copenhagen, Denmark. 1996.
  13. Dynamic changes in spatial microbial distribution in mixed-population biofilms: Experimental results and model simulation
    Okabe, S., Hirata, K., and Watanabe, Y.
    Proceedings of International IAWQ Conference Workshop on Biofilm Structure, Growth and Dynamics. Noordwijkerhout, The Netherlands. 1995.
  14. Simultaneous removal of organic materials and nitrogen by micro-aerobic biofilms
    Watanabe, Y., Okabe, S., Hirata, K., and Masuda, S.
    Proceedings of the International IAWQ Seminar on Biological Degradation of Organic Chemical Pollutants in Biofilm Systems. 1994.
  15. Study on the performance of an up-flow aerated biofilters (UAB) in municipal wastewater treatments
    Watanabe, Y., Okabe, S., Arata, T., and Haruta, Y.
    Proceedings of IAWQ 17th Biennial International Conference. Budapest, Hungary.
  16. Anaerobic SRB biofilms in industrial water systems
    Okabe, S. and Characklis, W. G.
    Abstracts of papers of the American Chemical Society, 19-IEC Part 1.
    August 23, 1992

Reviews and commentaries

  1. Effects of temperature and phosphorous concentration on microbial sulfate reduction by Desulfovibrio desulfuricans
    Okabe, S.
    Memoirs of the Faculty of Engineering, Miyazaki University, 1994, 23, 49-68.
  2. The use of the environmental scanning electron microscope to image bacteria in oil reservoir cores
    Okabe, S.
    ARCO Oil and Gas Company, Plano, TX. U.S.A Technical Report, RR92-0002.