Hydrodynamic dispersion within porous biofilms.

Journal article

Many microorganisms live within surface-associated consortia, termed biofilms, that can form intricate porous structures interspersed with a network of fluid channels. In such systems, transport phenomena, including flow and advection, regulate various aspects of cell behavior by controlling nutrient supply, evacuation of waste products, and permeation of antimicrobial agents. This study presents multiscale analysis of solute transport in these porous biofilms. We start our analysis with a ch...

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Authors: Davit, Y; Byrne, H; Osborne, J; Pitt-Francis, J; Gavaghan, D

• Journal: Physical review. E, Statistical, nonlinear, and soft matter physics
• Volume: 87
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 012718
• Publication date: 2013-01-01
• DOI: 10.1103/physreve.87.012718
• EISSN: 1550-2376
• ISSN: 1539-3755
• Language: English
• Keywords: Biofilms; Porosity; Computer Simulation; Culture Media; Bacterial Physiological Phenomena; Hydrodynamics; Models, Biological