| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10376599 | Journal of Colloid and Interface Science | 2012 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Macroscopic aggregation of seven bacteria strains characterized by standard optical method. ⺠Microscopic mechanical characterization of single cells using AFM to yield elastic modulus, adhesion, shape and dimension. ⺠Strong correlation shown between microscopic and macroscopic properties via a modified Tabor's parameter. ⺠Cost and time effective microscopic characterization method yields reliable prediction of macroscopic behavior. ⺠Results have significant impacts in adhesion-aggregation-transportation of bacteria in wastewater treatment and bioremediation.
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Authors
Xin Wang, Yueyun Li, Annalisa Onnis-Hayden, Ce Gao, April Z. Gu, Kai-tak Wan,