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RESEARCH PRODUCT
Influence of Bacteria <i>Pseudomonas fluorescens</i> on the Properties of Latvian Clay
Maris RundansOlga MuterGaida Maruta SedmaleDagnija VecstaudzaIngunda ŠPerbergasubject
chemistry.chemical_classificationMaterials sciencebiologyMechanical EngineeringMicroorganismPseudomonas fluorescensAtterberg limitsGenus PseudomonasPolysaccharidebiology.organism_classificationcomplex mixturesExtracellular polymeric substanceRheologychemistryMechanics of MaterialsGeneral Materials ScienceFood scienceBacteriadescription
Wide varieties of bacteria are able to produce extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) which are mostly composed of polysaccharides. It is suggested that EPS substances can alter certain clay soil properties due to their ability to adhere to the surface of mineral particles. Most common used microorganisms by the researchers for this purpose are of either genus Bacillus or genus Pseudomonas. In this study growth of bacteria P. fluorescens AM PS11 culture in locally obtained clay is studied for the purpose of establishing their influence on rheological properties of clay. An attempt to evaluate it has been made using FT-IR and XRD. Change in plasticity of clay using Atterberg limits method and coefficient of drying sensitivity has also been determined.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-01 | Key Engineering Materials |