A Thin-Film Lubrication Model for Biofilm Expansion Under Strong Adhesion
A. K. Y. Tam, B. Harding, J. E. F. Green, S. Balasuriya, B. J. Binder
The paper develops a thin-film model for microbial biofilm growth, showing that expansion speed depends on cell proliferation, nutrient availability, and adhesion properties.
bioRxiv · Nov 16, 2021 · PreprintBiophysics