13 citations · 27 across the 3 of their papers we have counts for
3 papers
physics.flu-dyn2022★ 3 cited
Direct observations of rising oil droplets deformed by hydrocarbonoclastic bacteria
Vincent Hickl, Hima Hrithik Pamu, Gabriel Juarez
In marine environments, microscopic droplets of spilled oil can be transported over tens or hundreds kilometers in the water column. As this oil is biodegraded, growing bacteria on…
cond-mat.soft2022★ 13 cited
Tubulation and dispersion of oil by bacterial growth on droplets
Vincent Hickl, Gabriel Juarez
Bacteria on surfaces exhibit collective behaviors, such as active turbulence and active stresses, which result from their motility, growth, and interactions with their local surrou…
physics.bio-ph2022★ 11 cited
Effect of dispersants on bacterial colonization of oil droplets: a microfluidic approach
Vincent Hickl, Gabriel Juarez
Bacteria biodegradation of immiscible oil requires cell-droplet encounters, surface attachment, and hydrocarbon metabolism. Chemical dispersants are applied to oil spills to reduce…