Pseudomonas aeruginosa forms biofilm on different surfaces viz., glass, polystyrene, steel, ceramic and rubber. How can we quantify if the surfaces are being corroded after biofilm formation?
Imaging and automated cell counting are the most common methods of biofilm quantification. Furthermore, the use of stains or fluorescent markers, in order to more accurately identify cells of interest and distinguish from culture debris, allow for easier and increased accuracy of cell counting and data interpretation.
You would need to remove the biofilm in a way that does not cause damage to the underlying substrate, then use imaging eg SEM to examine the surface topography. You could measure pitting using atomic force microscopy.