Application of atomic force microscopy in food microorganisms

摘要

Background: Microorganisms play an important role in the food industry. Knowledge of the surface structural and physical properties of food microorganism cells is crucial to gain a detailed understanding of their functions in the natural environment and to explore them efficiently in various food processes. Atomic force microscopy (AFM), as a non-invasive examination tool, has been widely used to image the surface ultrastructure and to probe the physical properties of food microorganisms.