Dissertation
Mathematical modeling and nuclear magnetic resonance techniques to understand electrochemically active biofilms
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Washington State University
01/2012
Handle:
https://hdl.handle.net/2376/4691
Abstract
The objective of this dissertation was to explore the electron transfer capabilities of electrochemically-active biofilms by employing mathematical modeling and nuclear magnetic resonance techniques. This dissertation is comprised of five published or recently submitted manuscripts, each focusing on a particular aspect of electron transfer by electrochemically-active biofilms or a specific technique used in the study of these biofilms. Overall, the biggest discoveries included 1) the thickness of biofilm relying on conduction-based electron transfer is not limited by electrical resistance as previously reported and 2) accurate diffusion coefficients are critical for understanding and predicting the success of biofilms grown on conductive surfaces.
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- Title
- Mathematical modeling and nuclear magnetic resonance techniques to understand electrochemically active biofilms
- Creators
- Ryan Scott Renslow
- Contributors
- Haluk Beyenal (Advisor)Cornelius Ivory (Committee Member)Jim Fredrickson (Committee Member)Paul Majors (Committee Member)Andrew Kuprat (Committee Member)
- Awarding Institution
- Washington State University
- Academic Unit
- Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering, School of
- Theses and Dissertations
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Washington State University
- Number of pages
- 295
- Identifiers
- 99900581746801842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Dissertation