Disinfection of solid surfaces by combinations of UV light and oxidation treatments
thesis
posted on 2018-01-29, 11:51 authored by Douglas W.M. GardnerCombinations of ultraviolet light (UV) and the oxidising agents, hydrogen peroxide
(H2O2) and ozone (O3), were evaluated for disinfecting solid surfaces. Studies were
conducted using spores of the bacterium Bacillus subtilis (ATCC 6633) attached to
materials ranging from filter papers and membranes to aluminium and PTFE.
Techniques were developed for depositing, recovering and enumerating spores from
these surfaces. [Continues.]
Funding
EA Technology Ltd.
History
School
- Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering
Department
- Chemical Engineering
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© Douglas Walter McGregor GardnerPublisher statement
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A Doctoral Thesis. Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of Doctor of Philosophy at Loughborough University.Language
- en
