Introduction Bacterial colonisation of surfaces in an aqueous environments is a basic strategem for survival in nature as nutrients are more available at the solid – liquid interface (Hoppe, 1984; Lawrence, et al., 1987). The resulting aggregates form microcolonies which develop into biofilms (McCoy et al., 1981). These biofilms promote corrosion of metals by creating
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Introduction: ECA Water as a Non-Polluting Biofilm Control Bacterial colonization of surfaces in an aqueous environments is a basic strategy for survival in nature as nutrients are more available at the solid – liquid interface. The resulting aggregates form micro-colonies, which develop into biofilms. Bacterial biofilms have negative consequences in the food industry. A number of
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Research has indicated the problem of microbial resistance to non-oxidising biocides. Very little information is available on the biodegradability of these compounds in natural water systems. This makes these compounds hazardous from an environmental point of view. Chlorine is the most widely used oxidizing biocide, with its own limitations. An environmentally sensible alternative to Chlorine
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Introduction Dairy products such as milk, butter, cream and cheese are all susceptible to microbial spoilage because of their chemical composition. Milk is an excellent growth medium for all of the common spoilage organisms, including molds and yeasts. Fresh, nonpasteurized milk generally contains varying numbers of microorganisms, depending on the care employed in milking, cleaning,
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Introduction Cutting boards used to slice meat may become contaminated by organisms such as Salmonella, Staph aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa,Clostridium, etc. The sources of these infective organisms include worker’s hands, cutting utensils and surface carcase contamination. Thereafter, all meat products that are cut on the same board may become contaminated, the organisms then multiplying on storage
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Introduction Effect of Anolyte & Catholyte on Biofilms: Adhesion to surfaces is a common and well known behaviour of microorganisms in oligotrophic habitats (Zobell, 1943). This adhesion and subsequent metabolism lead to the formation of biofilms (39). Bacterial biofilms promote increased biomass deposition (54), resulting in fluid flow resistance, loss of heat exchange and microbial
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Download the Biocidal Efficacy PDF (.95MB) Radical Waters is the global leader in Electro-Chemically Activated Water (ECA) technology. Our ECA products are used in a wide range of markets formerly dependent on chemicals for controlling contamination and bacterial infection. We manufacture Natural Hygiene Generators. Our generators come in several sizes and produce, hygiene solutions that replace
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Introduction Poultry is a important part of the animal food market and production is increasing to satisfy public demand world-wide (Bryan 1980; Anand et al., 1989). Poultry and its products are also a major dietary item for the South African population (Bok et al., 1986). According to the Directorate of Veterinary Public Health, 4.4 billion
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The antimicrobial mechanism of electrochemically activated water against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli as determined by SDS-PAGE analysis Abstract Aims: To expose bacteria to anolyte and subsequently investigate the effect of anolyte on the protein profiles of treated bacteria. Methods and Results: Proteins were extracted from bacteria treated with different concentrations of anolyte
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