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NAMS 2002 Workshop - ICOM 2008

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We have systematically characterized H. pacifica physicochemical properties<br />

using light scattering, particle electrophoresis, and contact angle titrations.<br />

Membranes are characterized by atomic force microscopy, contact angle<br />

titrations, and spectroscopic analyses. We employ direct microscopic observation<br />

to visually monitor (in real-time) the deposition rates of bacteria cells onto the<br />

membrane surfaces. In addition, we evaluate the strength of bacterial adhesion<br />

by simulating membrane cleaning with various rinsing agents. Direct observation<br />

experiments are designed to systematically investigate the influence of seawater<br />

chemistry on bacterial adhesion, specifically, to identify the potential role of<br />

calcium mediated bacterial adhesion. We interpret direct observation data<br />

through an interfacial force model with inputs derived from rigorous<br />

physicochemical characterization of bacteria cells and membranes.

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