Table 1 Mechanical properties determined from the tensile test for samples of biofilm before and after exposure to 1% EDTA solution (w/v)
Sample | Breaking force (N) | Maximum elongation (%) | Young’s modulus (kPa) |
|---|---|---|---|
Biofilm without EDTA | 1.1 ± 0.1 | 63.42 ± 8.03 | 3.84 ± 0.16 |
Biofilm with EDTA | 2.2 ± 0.8 | 70.32 ± 12.34 | 6.38 ± 0.27 |