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  • Computational physics and materials science
  • Biophysics and surface science

Background:

  • Biofilm formation is a complex process involving cell adhesion and aggregation.
  • Existing chemical antifouling methods can have negative environmental impacts.
  • Physical methods offer a potentially greener alternative for preventing biofilm development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To augment Dissipative Particle Dynamics (DPD) simulations for modeling biofilm formation.
  • To investigate the efficacy of thermoresponsive gels with embedded posts as an antifouling surface.
  • To analyze biofilm development under varying temperatures and bonding conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Simulated cells as particles composed of DPD beads.
  • Varied the probability (p) of bond breakage between particles and surfaces/other particles.
  • Examined biofilm growth on a thermoresponsive gel coating with rigid posts under shear flow at temperatures above and below the volume phase transition temperature (Tc).

Main Results:

  • Above Tc, rigid posts effectively inhibited nascent biofilm development.
  • Below Tc, gel swelling dominated, preventing the formation of large cell clusters.
  • Bonding probability (p) significantly influenced cluster morphology and growth rate.

Conclusions:

  • Thermoresponsive gels with posts demonstrate effective physical antifouling properties.
  • Temperature-dependent gel behavior and surface topography are key to preventing biofilm formation.
  • These physical mechanisms provide an environmentally advantageous alternative to chemical antifouling strategies.