Mechanical comparison of Escherichia coli biofilms with altered matrix composition: a study combining shear-rheology and microindentation
Macarena Siri, Adrien Sarlet, Ricardo Ziege, Laura Zorzetto, Carolina Sotelo Guzman, Shahrouz Amini, Regine Hengge, Kerstin G. Blank, Cécile M. Bidan
This study compares the mechanical properties of E. coli biofilms with altered matrix composition using shear-rheology and microindentation, showing the role of curli fibers and pEtN-cellulose in stiffness and structure.
ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering · Jun 12, 2025Peer-reviewedBiophysics