Setup and Validation of Flow Cell Systems for Biofouling Simulation in Industrial Settings
Figure 7
Time-course evolution of planktonic and biofilm assayed parameters for E. coli JM109(DE3). Closed circles: dilution rate of 0.013 h−1, open circles: dilution rate of 0.0043 h−1. (a) Planktonic optical density (610 nm), (b) glucose consumption in the system (g·h−1), (c) biofilm wet weight (g) and (d) Biofilm thickness (mm). Results are an average of those obtained in three independent experiments for each condition. Time points marked with an * are those for which a statistically significant difference was obtained (for a confidence level greater than 95%).
