Material properties of biofilms-key methods for understanding permeability and mechanics

Material properties of biofilms-key methods for understanding permeability and mechanics

Microorganisms can form biofilms, which are multicellular communities surrounded by a hydrated extracellular matrix of polymers. Central properties of the biofilm are governed by this extracellular matrix, which provides mechanical stability to the 3D biofilm structure, regulates the ability of the...

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Main Authors: Billings, Nicole (Contributor), Birjiniuk, Alona (Contributor), Ribbeck, Katharina (Contributor), Samad, Tahoura Sajida (Contributor), Doyle, Patrick S. (Contributor)
Other Authors: Harvard University- (Contributor), Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Biological Engineering (Contributor), Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Chemical Engineering (Contributor)
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Language:English
Published: IOP Publishing, 2016-03-24T14:06:11Z.
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