Research Topic: mold inactivation

Intermittent low-dose far-UVC irradiation inhibits growth of common mold below threshold limit value

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This study shows that a special type of ultraviolet light called far-UVC, operating at 222 nanometers, can effectively stop common household mold from growing. The light works best when it cycles on and off throughout the day, and importantly, the doses used are safe enough for people to be in the same room. This technology could help prevent mold problems in homes and hospitals without requiring chemicals or forcing people to leave the area.

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Modeling of mold inactivation via cold atmospheric plasma (CAP)

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Molds produce harmful substances called mycotoxins that damage food and buildings. Scientists developed a mathematical formula to predict how cold plasma can kill mold colonies. This model works faster than actual experiments and could help control mold in food storage and building materials without using toxic chemicals.

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Modeling of mold inactivation via cold atmospheric plasma (CAP)

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This research develops a mathematical model to predict how cold atmospheric plasma kills mold, which is important because molds produce toxins that harm human and animal health and damage food and buildings. The model uses equations to describe mold growth and plasma effects, allowing researchers to predict outcomes in minutes rather than waiting weeks for lab experiments. The study found that plasma is most effective when its killing power matches the mold’s natural growth rate, causing complete extinction.

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Modeling of mold inactivation via cold atmospheric plasma (CAP)

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This study presents a mathematical formula that predicts how quickly cold atmospheric plasma can kill mold on surfaces. Researchers tested the model using a common mold species and found that when plasma energy matched the mold’s natural growth rate, the mold died completely. The advantage of this approach is that scientists can now predict mold elimination in minutes using calculations instead of waiting weeks for laboratory experiments.

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Modeling of mold inactivation via cold atmospheric plasma (CAP)

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This research develops a mathematical model to predict how cold atmospheric plasma kills mold colonies on surfaces. Using experiments with Aspergillus brasiliensis, scientists found that when plasma treatment strength matches the mold’s natural growth rate, the mold stops growing and eventually dies. The model can provide predictions in minutes that would normally take weeks of laboratory testing, making it useful for food industry and building material applications.

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