Uniaxial compression measurement device for investigation of the mechanical stability of biofilms

被引:137
作者
Körstgens, V
Flemming, HC
Wingender, J
Borchard, W
机构
[1] Univ Duisburg, Inst Phys & Theoret Chem, D-47057 Duisburg, Germany
[2] Univ Duisburg, FG Aquat Mikrobiol, D-47057 Duisburg, Germany
关键词
Bingham body; biofilm; modulus of elasticity; Pseudomonas aeruginosa; uniaxial compression; yield point;
D O I
10.1016/S0167-7012(01)00248-2
中图分类号
Q5 [生物化学];
学科分类号
071010 ; 081704 ;
摘要
The mechanical stability of biofilms is important for biotechnology, as sloughing of the biomass due to mechanical failure of the biofilm matrix can lead to severe interferences with biofilm processes. In cases of biofouling, biofilms have to be removed, in which case their mechanical stability must be overcome. The apparent modulus of elasticity and the yield strength as obtained from uniaxial compression experiments can be taken as parameters indicative for the mechanical stability of a biofilm. A film rheometer is presented which allows for the determination of these quantities, using mode! biofilms of Pseudomonas aeruginosa grown on membrane filters. The compressive stress-strain behaviour up to the point of failure is recorded at a compression speed of 1 mum s(-1). In accordance with the stress-strain curve, the investigated biofilm can be described as viscoelastic material, which demonstrates plastic flow properties. The extracellular polymeric substances (EPS), which keep biofilms together, form a temporary network of fluctuating junction points. Above the yield point, the gel structure fails and the system behaves as a highly viscous fluid. The apparent modulus of elasticity and the yield point are considered to be useful parameters for characterizing the mechanical properties of biofilms. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.
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