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Abstract
Bacterial biofilms, as viscoelastic materials, have significant implications in various fields of human life encompassing health, manufacturing, and wastewater treatment. The detailed rheological characterization of mechanical properties, viscoelastic characteristics, and shear behaviors of biofilms is crucial for both scientific insight and practical applications. This review provides an exhaustive examination of bacterial biofilm formation and growth through rheological techniques, representing a critical intersection between microbiology and materials science. It explores different rheological methods, geometries, and devices, offering a comprehensive understanding of how rheological measurements can be applied to study biofilms. The advantages, limitations, and challenges of rheological techniques are also analyzed, emphasizing the importance of choosing appropriate methods for specific applications.
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The Korea-Australia Rheology Journal is devoted to fundamental and applied research with immediate or potential value in rheology, covering the science of the deformation and flow of materials. Emphases are placed on experimental and numerical advances in the areas of complex fluids. The journal offers insight into characterization and understanding of technologically important materials with a wide range of practical applications.
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