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Interaction of sub-microsecond pulsed electric fiel wit bacteria cells

  • Priya R. Chalise
  • , Stefano Perni
  • , Gilbert Shama
  • , Bucur M. Novac
  • , Ivor R. Smith
  • , Michael G. Kong

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Abstract

In the bacterial decontamination of liquid foods, the use of a sub microsecond pulsed electric field is of significant interest because it offers advantages such as negligible thermal effects, superior energy efficiency, and a much-reduced probability of medium breakdown. The reduced pulse duration also effects the mechanism by which sub microsecond pulses inactivate bacterial cells. We provide insight into possible bacterial inactivation mechanisms by sub-microsecond electric pulse with the aid of a common bacterium-wild type Escherichia coli and its mutants. Two pulsed power sources have been designed, developed and tested-one with a pulse duration of 32 ns, the other 700 ns, and both are capable of establishing sufficiently high electric field intensity. The experimental results suggest that bacterial inactivation by 700 ns pulses is due to electrical breakdown of the outer cell membrane, whereas inactivation by 32 ns pulses is possibly due to interaction with intracellular structures.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2006 IEEE International Power Modulator Conference, IPMC(27th Power Modulator Symposium and 2006 High Voltage Workshop)
Pages562-565
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006
Event2006 IEEE International Power Modulator Conference, IPMC(27th Power Modulator Symposium and 2006 High Voltage Workshop) - Washington, DC, United States
Duration: 14 May 200618 May 2006

Publication series

NameConference Record of the International Power Modulator Symposium and High Voltage Workshop
ISSN (Print)1076-8467

Conference

Conference2006 IEEE International Power Modulator Conference, IPMC(27th Power Modulator Symposium and 2006 High Voltage Workshop)
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWashington, DC
Period14/05/0618/05/06

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

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