Environmental ScienceBiologyMaterials Science

E. Paul, J. Ochoa, Y. Péchaud, Yu Liu, A. Liné

2011.10.27WATER RESEARCH

DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2012.07.029

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A model of biofilm structure underlying the stratified character of this aggregate is given in terms of density and cohesion, which showed the presence of a compact basal layer that resisted shear stresses as high as 13 Pa whatever the culture conditions.

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PAUL, E., et al. Effect of shear stress and growth conditions on detachment and physical properties of biofilms. WATER RESEARCH, 2011, 46 17(17): 5499–5508.