Computational investigation of ripple dynamics in biofilms in flowing systems
Computational investigation of ripple dynamics in biofilms in flowing systems
Biofilms are collections of microorganisms that aggregate using a self-produced matrix of extracellular polymeric substance (EPS). It has been broadly demonstrated that many microbial infections in the body, including dental plaque, involve biofilms. While studying experimental models of biofilms relevant to mechanical removal of oral biofilms, distinct ripple patterns have been observed. In this paper, we describe a multiphase model used to approximate the dynamics of the biofilm removal process. We show that the fully nonlinear model provides a better representation of the experimental data than the linear stability analysis. In particular, we show that the full model more accurately reflects the relationship between the apparent wavelength and the external forcing velocities – especially at mid-to-low velocities where the linear theory neglects important interactions. Finally, the model provides a framework where the removal process (presumably governed by highly nonlinear behavior) can be studied.
Biofilm, multiphase model, Kelvin-Helmholtz
Cogan, N.G.
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Li, J.
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Fabbri, S.
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Stoodley, P.
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Cogan, N.G.
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Li, J.
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Fabbri, S.
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Stoodley, P.
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Cogan, N.G., Li, J., Fabbri, S. and Stoodley, P.
(2018)
Computational investigation of ripple dynamics in biofilms in flowing systems.
Biophysical Journal.
(doi:10.1016/j.bpj.2018.08.016).
Abstract
Biofilms are collections of microorganisms that aggregate using a self-produced matrix of extracellular polymeric substance (EPS). It has been broadly demonstrated that many microbial infections in the body, including dental plaque, involve biofilms. While studying experimental models of biofilms relevant to mechanical removal of oral biofilms, distinct ripple patterns have been observed. In this paper, we describe a multiphase model used to approximate the dynamics of the biofilm removal process. We show that the fully nonlinear model provides a better representation of the experimental data than the linear stability analysis. In particular, we show that the full model more accurately reflects the relationship between the apparent wavelength and the external forcing velocities – especially at mid-to-low velocities where the linear theory neglects important interactions. Finally, the model provides a framework where the removal process (presumably governed by highly nonlinear behavior) can be studied.
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Accepted/In Press date: 14 August 2018
e-pub ahead of print date: 21 August 2018
Keywords:
Biofilm, multiphase model, Kelvin-Helmholtz
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URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/423782
ISSN: 0006-3495
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