Research Website
https://web.ics.purdue.edu/~ardekani/
Keywords
Hydrodynamic interaction, escherichia coli, biodegradation
Presentation Type
Poster
Research Abstract
Understanding the behaviors of bacteria near surfaces is crucial in many biological and ecological applications. This knowledge can be used to hinder undesired biofilm formation on medical instruments and wounds. On top of that, it could also provide further insights in biodegradation of dispersed oil. In this work, the behavior of Escherichia Coli near a surface was experimentally studied. We utilized an inverted microscope in the phase filed illumination mode and processed acquired images to track the motions of bacteria near surfaces with high accuracy and repeatability. Distribution of the cells when they reached a steady state shows that the number of bacteria near solid surfaces increases, which is consistent with previous studies.
Session Track
Flow Analysis and Processing
Recommended Citation
Shulin Wang, Adib Ahmadzadegan, and Arezoo Ardekani,
"Bacteria Movement Near Surfaces"
(August 2, 2018).
The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Symposium.
Paper 91.
https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/surf/2018/Presentations/91
Bacteria Movement Near Surfaces
Understanding the behaviors of bacteria near surfaces is crucial in many biological and ecological applications. This knowledge can be used to hinder undesired biofilm formation on medical instruments and wounds. On top of that, it could also provide further insights in biodegradation of dispersed oil. In this work, the behavior of Escherichia Coli near a surface was experimentally studied. We utilized an inverted microscope in the phase filed illumination mode and processed acquired images to track the motions of bacteria near surfaces with high accuracy and repeatability. Distribution of the cells when they reached a steady state shows that the number of bacteria near solid surfaces increases, which is consistent with previous studies.
https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/surf/2018/Presentations/91