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Free energy of adhesion (∆GTOTbws) of E. coli and S. aureus to polystyrene (PS), with and without exposure to the phytochemicals.
| Strain | Phytochemical | Free Energy of Adhesion— (mJ/m2) |
|---|---|---|
| E. coli CECT 434 | Control | 4.4 ± 1.2 |
| 7-HC | 3.5 ± 0.5 | |
| I3C | 15.3 ± 3.3 | |
| SA | 10.3 ± 2.1 | |
| SP | 13.5 ± 2.1 | |
| S. aureus CECT 976 | Control | 5.7 ± 1.2 |
| 7-HC | 1.4 ± 0.2 | |
| I3C | 6.4 ± 1.2 | |
| SA | −3.2 ± 0.4 | |
| SP | 5.4 ± 0.5 |
< 0 mJ/m2—thermodynamic favorable adhesion; > 0 mJ/m2—thermodynamic unfavorable adhesion.
