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A Microfluidic Platform to Study Bioclogging in Porous Media

A Microfluidic Platform to Study Bioclogging in Porous Media

DOI:
10.3791/64689-v

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05:10 min

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October 13, 2022

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1Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering, Institute of Environmental Engineering,ETH Zurich, 2Department Water Resources and Drinking Water,Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology

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  • 00:04Introduction
  • 00:31Biofilm Growth
  • 03:41Results: Quantification of Biofilm Development and Pressure Buildup
  • 04:29Conclusion

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The present protocol describes a microfluidic platform to study biofilm development in quasi-2D porous media by combining high-resolution microscopy imaging with simultaneous pressure difference measurements. The platform quantifies the influence of pore size and fluid flow rates in porous media on bioclogging.

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Keywords: Microfluidic PlatformPorous MediaBiocloggingBiofilm DevelopmentSpatial And Temporal ResolutionExperimental ConditionsBacillus SubtilisPressure SensorSyringe PumpFlow Rate

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