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Li Z, Yang D, Li S, Yang L, Yan W, Xu H. Advances on electrochemical disinfection research: Mechanisms, influencing factors and applications. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 912:169043. [PMID: 38070567 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.169043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 11/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023]
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Disinfection, a vital barrier against pathogenic microorganisms, is crucial in halting the spread of waterborne diseases. Electrochemical methods have been extensively researched and implemented for the inactivation of pathogenic microorganisms from water and wastewater, primarily owing to their simplicity, efficiency, and eco-friendliness. This review succinctly outlined the core mechanisms of electrochemical disinfection (ED) and systematically examined the factors influencing its efficacy, including anode materials, system conditions, and target species. Additionally, the practical application of ED in water and wastewater treatment was comprehensively reviewed. Case studies involving various scenarios such as drinking water, hospital wastewater, black water, rainwater, and ballast water provided concrete instances of the expansive utility of ED. Finally, coupling ED with other technologies and the resulting synergies were introduced as pivotal foundations for subsequent engineering advancements.
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- Zhen Li
- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, Shaanxi, China; Research Institute of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Zhejiang, Hangzhou 311200, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, Shaanxi, China; Research Institute of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Zhejiang, Hangzhou 311200, China.
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Antibacterial activity and mechanism of slightly acidic electrolyzed water against Shewanella putrefaciens and Staphylococcus saprophytic. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2022; 592:44-50. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2022.01.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2021] [Revised: 01/04/2022] [Accepted: 01/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Chen S, Xu Z, Liu S, Duan W, Huang Y, Wei X. A possible mechanism of farnesol tolerance in C. albicans biofilms implemented by activating the PKC signalling pathway and stabilizing ROS levels. J Med Microbiol 2022; 71. [PMID: 35020583 DOI: 10.1099/jmm.0.001476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Introduction. Biofilms are the natural growth state for most microorganisms. C. albicans biofilms are composed of multiple cell types (round budding yeast-form cells, oval pseudohyphal cells, and elongated hyphal cells) encased in an extracellular matrix. C. albicans biofilms are notorious for resistance to antimicrobial treatments, a property that might be determined by complex mechanisms. Exogenous farnesol exerts a certain antifungal activity against C. albicans with medical implications. Different from other microbes, C. albicans biofilms can tolerate exogenous farnesol at high concentration with some cells still surviving and even maintaining proliferation, but the mechanism is unclear.Hypothesis. The study hypothesizes that C. albicans resists farnesol by activating the PKC signalling pathway.Aim. The study aims to discuss the molecular mechanism of C. albicans resistance to farnesol.Methodology. The ROS levels, the genes and proteins of the PKC pathway were compared between the farnesol-tolerant and non-tolerant groups using ROS levels assay, q-RT PCR and Western blot, respectively. Further, the mutant strains (pkc1Δ/Δ and mkc1Δ/Δ) were constructed, then the survival rates and ROS levels of biofilms exposed to farnesol were compared between mutant and wild strains. The morphological changes were observed using TEM.Results. The survival rates of C. albicans biofilms decreased rapidly under the lower concentration of farnesol (P<0.05), and kept stable (P>0.05) as the concentration rose up to 200 µM. The gene expression of the PKC pathway increased, while ROS levels remained stable and even decreased in the farnesol-tolerant biofilms, compared with those in the farnesol-nontolerant biofilms after farnesol treatment (P<0.05); pkc1 and mkc1 were significantly upregulated by C. albicans during the development of biofilm tolerance to farnesol. The cell wall and cytoplasm of pkc1Δ/Δ and mkc1Δ/Δ were damaged, and the ROS level increased (P<0.05); meanwhile, the survival rate of biofilms decreased compared with that of wild-type strain under the same farnesol concentrations (P<0.05). ROS inhibitors reversed these changes in pkc1Δ/Δ and mkc1Δ/Δ when the mutant strains exposed to farnesol.Conclusion. C. albicans biofilms can tolerate high concentrations of farnesol by activating pkc1 and mkc1 of the PKC pathway and stabilizing ROS levels. The pkc1 and mkc1 are two key genes regulated by C. albicans in the process of biofilm tolerance to farnesol.
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- Shengyan Chen
- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, PR China.,Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, PR China.,Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Stomatological Translational Medicine, PR China.,Department of Oral Health Care, Jiangsu Women and Children Health Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, PR China
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, PR China.,Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, PR China.,Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Stomatological Translational Medicine, PR China
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, PR China.,Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, PR China.,Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Stomatological Translational Medicine, PR China
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, PR China.,Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, PR China.,Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Stomatological Translational Medicine, PR China
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, PR China.,Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, PR China.,Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Stomatological Translational Medicine, PR China
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, PR China.,Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, PR China.,Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Stomatological Translational Medicine, PR China.,Present address: Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, PR China
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Villarreal-Barajas T, Vázquez-Durán A, Méndez-Albores A. Effectiveness of electrolyzed oxidizing water on fungi and mycotoxins in food. Food Control 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2021.108454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Yan J, Xie J. Removal of Shewanella putrefaciens Biofilm by acidic electrolyzed water on food contact surfaces. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2021.112044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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McDaniel C, Teng XM, Jaroni D, Jadeja R. Investigation of the antimicrobial mode of action of sodium acid sulfate and potassium acid sulfate. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2021.111719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Liu X, Zhang M, Meng X, He X, Zhao W, Liu Y, He Y. Inactivation and Membrane Damage Mechanism of Slightly Acidic Electrolyzed Water on Pseudomonas deceptionensis CM2. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26041012. [PMID: 33672940 PMCID: PMC7917946 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26041012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2021] [Revised: 02/08/2021] [Accepted: 02/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Pseudomonas is considered as the specific spoilage bacteria in meat and meat products. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the inactivation efficiency and mechanisms of slightly acidic electrolyzed water (SAEW) against Pseudomonas deceptionensis CM2, a strain isolated from spoiling chicken breast. SAEW caused time-dependent inactivation of P. deceptionensis CM2 cells. After exposure to SAEW (pH 5.9, oxidation-reduction potential of 945 mV, and 64 mg/L of available chlorine concentration) for 60 s, the bacterial populations were reduced by 5.14 log reduction from the initial load of 10.2 log10 CFU/mL. Morphological changes in P. deceptionensis CM2 cells were clearly observed through field emission-scanning electron microscopy as a consequence of SAEW treatment. SAEW treatment also resulted in significant increases in the extracellular proteins and nucleic acids, and the fluorescence intensities of propidium iodide and n-phenyl-1-napthylamine in P. deceptionensis CM2 cells, suggesting the disruption of cytoplasmic and outer membrane integrity. These findings show that SAEW is a promising antimicrobial agent.
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- Xiao Liu
- College of Food and Bioengineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou 450001, China; (X.L.); (M.Z.); (X.M.); (X.H.); (W.Z.)
- Henan Key Laboratory of Cold Chain Food Quality and Safety Control, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou 450001, China
- Henan Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Production and Safety, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- College of Food and Bioengineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou 450001, China; (X.L.); (M.Z.); (X.M.); (X.H.); (W.Z.)
- Henan Key Laboratory of Cold Chain Food Quality and Safety Control, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou 450001, China
- Henan Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Production and Safety, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- College of Food and Bioengineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou 450001, China; (X.L.); (M.Z.); (X.M.); (X.H.); (W.Z.)
- Henan Key Laboratory of Cold Chain Food Quality and Safety Control, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou 450001, China
- Henan Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Production and Safety, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- College of Food and Bioengineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou 450001, China; (X.L.); (M.Z.); (X.M.); (X.H.); (W.Z.)
- Henan Key Laboratory of Cold Chain Food Quality and Safety Control, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou 450001, China
- Henan Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Production and Safety, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- College of Food and Bioengineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou 450001, China; (X.L.); (M.Z.); (X.M.); (X.H.); (W.Z.)
- Henan Key Laboratory of Cold Chain Food Quality and Safety Control, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou 450001, China
- Henan Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Production and Safety, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Department of Nutrition, Henry Fok School of Food Science and Engineering, Shaoguan University, Shaoguan 512000, China
- Correspondence: (Y.L.); (Y.H.)
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- College of Food and Biotechnology Engineering, Xuzhou University of Technology, Xuzhou 221018, China
- Correspondence: (Y.L.); (Y.H.)
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Magistà D, Cozzi G, Gambacorta L, Logrieco AF, Solfrizzo M, Perrone G. Studies on the efficacy of electrolysed oxidising water to control Aspergillus carbonarius and ochratoxin A contamination on grape. Int J Food Microbiol 2020; 338:108996. [PMID: 33279787 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2020.108996] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2020] [Revised: 11/10/2020] [Accepted: 11/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Ochratoxin A (OTA) occurrence in grapes is caused by black Aspergilli (Aspergillus carbonarius followed by A. niger) vineyards contamination. It depends on climatic conditions, geographical regions, damage by insects, and grape varieties. Good agricultural practices, pesticides, and fungicides seem adequate to manage the problem during low OTA risk vintages, but the development of new strategies is always encouraged, especially when an extremely favourable condition occurs in the vineyard. Electrolysed oxidising water (EOW) has become an interesting alternative to chemicals in agriculture, mainly during the post-harvest phase. This study tested the fungicidal efficacy of EOW generated by potassium chloride, in vitro, on black Aspergilli conidia, and detached grape berries infected by A. carbonarius. Then, during field trials on Primitivo cv vineyard treated with EOW, A. carbonarius contamination, and OTA levels were compared with Switch® fungicide treatment (0.8 g/l). Black Aspergilli conidia were killed on plate assay after 2 min of treatment by EOW containing >0.4 g/l of active chlorine. EOW (0.6 g/l active chlorine) treatment reduced the rate of A. carbonarius infections in vitro of about 87-92% on detached berries and, more than half in the field trials, although Switch® showed better performance. A significant reduction in the OTA concentration was observed for the EOW and Switch® treatments in vitro (92% and 96%, respectively), while in the field trials, although the average decrease in OTA was recorded in the treated grapes, it was not statistically significant. These results highlighted that EOW could be considered effective, as a substitute for fungicides, to reduce the contamination of A. carbonarius and OTA on grapes.
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- Donato Magistà
- National Research Council, Institute of Sciences of Food Production, Bari, Italy.
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- National Research Council, Institute of Sciences of Food Production, Bari, Italy
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- National Research Council, Institute of Sciences of Food Production, Bari, Italy
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- National Research Council, Institute of Sciences of Food Production, Bari, Italy
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- National Research Council, Institute of Sciences of Food Production, Bari, Italy
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- National Research Council, Institute of Sciences of Food Production, Bari, Italy.
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Okamura T, Tamura M, Suguro H, Ohtsu M, Omagari D, Yoshino A, Ogiso B, Asano M. Bactericidal and cytotoxic effects of acid-electrolyzed functional water. J Oral Sci 2019; 61:512-515. [PMID: 31708552 DOI: 10.2334/josnusd.18-0426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) is widely used as an antimicrobial irrigant; however, it has cytotoxic and neurotoxic effects. For these reasons, development of new, safe irrigants other than NaOCl is long overdue. In the present study, the antimicrobial and noxious effects of acid-electrolyzed functional water (FW) were evaluated and compared with those of NaOCl. Enterococcus faecalis, Streptococcus mutans, Porphyromonas gingivalis, or Candida albicans were mixed with each tested solution for 30 s. The mixtures were then plated on brain-heart infusion agar plates, after which colony numbers were counted. Serially diluted acid FW was used to determine the actual chloride concentration (ACC) required for a bactericidal effect. Noxious effects were evaluated by measuring lactate dehydrogenase released from HeLa cells. Acid FW and NaOCl had similar bactericidal effects against all bacterial species but not against C. albicans. An ACC of at least 10 ppm was required in order to ensure effective bacteriocidal activity and induce significant lactate dehydrogenase release. Acid FW-treated HeLa cells exhibited healthy growth, with slight retardation as compared with non-treated cells. Because of its efficient bactericidal, and less noxious, effects on human cells, acid FW may be a useful irrigant for effective root canal treatment.
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- Teinosuke Okamura
- Division of Applied Oral Sciences, Nihon University Graduate School of Dentistry.,Department of Endodontics, Nihon University School of Dentistry
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- Department of Microbiology, Nihon University School of Dentistry.,Division of Immunology and Pathobiology, Nihon University School of Dentistry
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- Department of Endodontics, Nihon University School of Dentistry.,Division of Advanced Dental Treatment, Dental Research Center, Nihon University School of Dentistry
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- Division of Immunology and Pathobiology, Nihon University School of Dentistry.,Department of Pathology, Nihon University School of Dentistry
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- Division of Immunology and Pathobiology, Nihon University School of Dentistry.,Department of Pathology, Nihon University School of Dentistry
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Nihon University School of Medicine
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- Department of Endodontics, Nihon University School of Dentistry.,Division of Advanced Dental Treatment, Dental Research Center, Nihon University School of Dentistry
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- Division of Immunology and Pathobiology, Nihon University School of Dentistry.,Department of Pathology, Nihon University School of Dentistry
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Song X, Zhao H, Fang K, Lou Y, Liu Z, Liu C, Ren Z, Zhou X, Fang H, Zhu Y. Effect of platinum electrode materials and electrolysis processes on the preparation of acidic electrolyzed oxidizing water and slightly acidic electrolyzed water. RSC Adv 2019; 9:3113-3119. [PMID: 35518990 PMCID: PMC9059949 DOI: 10.1039/c8ra08929a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2018] [Accepted: 01/17/2019] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Electrolyzed oxidizing water (EOW) can be divided into acidic electrolyzed oxidizing water (AEOW) and slightly acidic electrolyzed water (SAEW). AEOW has the characteristics of low pH (pH < 2.7) and high oxidation-reduction potential (ORP > 1100 mV). SAEW is slightly acidic (pH = 5-6) and has an ORP of 700-900 mV. AEOW and SAEW both have a certain amount of active chlorine content (ACC), so they have the characteristics of broad spectrum, rapidity and high efficiency of sterilization. At present, there is little systematic research on AEOW and SAEW preparation. However, it is very important to study the preparation process, including electrode material and electrolytic process. First, the effects of Pt electrodes with different thermal decomposition temperatures on AEOW's pH, ORP and ACC values were investigated in detail. Next, for the SAEW preparation, the process is based on the preparation of AEOW by ion-exchange membrane electrolysis, reasonably mixing the electrolyzed cathode and anode solution. The effects of technological conditions such as electrolysis time, current density and electrolyte concentration have been systematically studied, and it is expected to get SAEW with a pH value slightly less than 7, a higher ORP value and a certain amount of ACC.
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- Xiang Song
- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University Wuhan 430023 P. R. China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University Wuhan 430023 P. R. China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University Wuhan 430023 P. R. China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University Wuhan 430023 P. R. China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University Wuhan 430023 P. R. China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University Wuhan 430023 P. R. China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University Wuhan 430023 P. R. China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University Wuhan 430023 P. R. China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University Wuhan 430023 P. R. China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University Wuhan 430023 P. R. China
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Han Q, Song X, Zhang Z, Fu J, Wang X, Malakar PK, Liu H, Pan Y, Zhao Y. Removal of Foodborne Pathogen Biofilms by Acidic Electrolyzed Water. Front Microbiol 2017. [PMID: 28638370 PMCID: PMC5461821 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2017.00988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Biofilms, which are complex microbial communities embedded in the protective extracellular polymeric substances (EPS), are difficult to remove in food production facilities. In this study, the use of acidic electrolyzed water (AEW) to remove foodborne pathogen biofilms was evaluated. We used a green fluorescent protein-tagged Escherichia coli for monitoring the efficiency of AEW for removing biofilms, where under the optimal treatment conditions, the fluorescent signal of cells in the biofilm disappeared rapidly and the population of biofilm cells was reduced by more than 67%. Additionally, AEW triggered EPS disruption, as indicated by the deformation of the carbohydrate C-O-C bond and deformation of the aromatic rings in the amino acids tyrosine and phenylalanine. These deformations were identified by EPS chemical analysis and Raman spectroscopic analysis. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images confirmed that the breakup and detachment of biofilm were enhanced after AEW treatment. Further, AEW also eradicated biofilms formed by both Gram-negative bacteria (Vibrio parahaemolyticus) and Gram-positive bacteria (Listeria monocytogenes) and was observed to inactivate the detached cells which are a potential source of secondary pollution. This study demonstrates that AEW could be a reliable foodborne pathogen biofilm disrupter and an eco-friendly alternative to sanitizers traditionally used in the food industry.
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- Qiao Han
- College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean UniversityShanghai, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean UniversityShanghai, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean UniversityShanghai, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean UniversityShanghai, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean UniversityShanghai, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean UniversityShanghai, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean UniversityShanghai, China.,Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Aquatic Products on Storage and Preservation, Ministry of AgricultureShanghai, China.,Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Aquatic-Product Processing and PreservationShanghai, China.,Engineering Research Center of Food Thermal-processing Technology, Shanghai Ocean UniversityShanghai, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean UniversityShanghai, China.,Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Aquatic Products on Storage and Preservation, Ministry of AgricultureShanghai, China.,Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Aquatic-Product Processing and PreservationShanghai, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean UniversityShanghai, China.,Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Aquatic Products on Storage and Preservation, Ministry of AgricultureShanghai, China.,Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Aquatic-Product Processing and PreservationShanghai, China
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Estimation of growth parameters of Listeria monocytogenes after sublethal heat and slightly acidic electrolyzed water (SAEW) treatment. Food Control 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2016.06.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Tang W, Li Y, Li W, Chen X, Zeng X. Preparation of a coated Ti anode for producing acidic electrolyzed oxidizing water. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2015.10.060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Effects of bacterial concentrations and centrifugations on susceptibility of Bacillus subtilis vegetative cells and Escherichia coli O157:H7 to various electrolyzed oxidizing water treatments. Food Control 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2015.08.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Ding T, Xuan XT, Li J, Chen SG, Liu DH, Ye XQ, Shi J, Xue SJ. Disinfection efficacy and mechanism of slightly acidic electrolyzed water on Staphylococcus aureus in pure culture. Food Control 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2015.08.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Jiménez-Pichardo R, Regalado C, Castaño-Tostado E, Meas-Vong Y, Santos-Cruz J, García-Almendárez BE. Evaluation of electrolyzed water as cleaning and disinfection agent on stainless steel as a model surface in the dairy industry. Food Control 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2015.08.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Gil MI, Gómez-López VM, Hung YC, Allende A. Potential of Electrolyzed Water as an Alternative Disinfectant Agent in the Fresh-Cut Industry. FOOD BIOPROCESS TECH 2015. [DOI: 10.1007/s11947-014-1444-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Pintaric R, Matela J, Pintaric S. Suitability of electrolyzed oxidizing water for the disinfection of hard surfaces and equipment in radiology. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE & ENGINEERING 2015; 13:6. [PMID: 25642329 PMCID: PMC4311484 DOI: 10.1186/s40201-015-0160-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2014] [Accepted: 01/11/2015] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Hospitals are faced with increasingly resistant strains of micro-organisms. When it comes to disinfection, individual parts of electronic equipment of angiology diagnostics such as patient couches of computer tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners prove to be very hard to disinfect. Disinfectants of choice are therefore expected to possess properties such as rapid, residue-free action without any damaging effect on the sensitive electronic equipment. This paper discusses the use of the neutral electrolyzed oxidizing water (EOW) as a biocide for the disinfection of diagnostic rooms and equipment. METHODS The CT and MRI rooms were aerosolized with EOW using aerosolization device. The presence of micro-organisms before and after the aerosolization was recorded with the help of sedimentation and cyclone air sampling. Total body count (TBC) was evaluated in absolute and log values. RESULTS The number of micro-organisms in hospital rooms was low as expected. Nevertheless, a possible TBC reduction between 78.99-92.50% or 50.50-70.60% in log values was recorded. CONCLUSIONS The research has shown that the use of EOW for the air and hard surface disinfection can considerably reduce the presence of micro-organisms and consequently the possibility of hospital infections. It has also demonstrated that the sedimentation procedure is insufficient for the TBC determination. The use of Biocide aerosolization proved to be efficient and safe in all applied ways. Also, no eventual damage to exposed devices or staff was recorded.
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- Robert Pintaric
- />Department of Radiology, University Medical Centre Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia
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- />Department of Radiology, University Medical Centre Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia
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- />University of Ljubljana, Veterinary faculty, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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The Control of Microbiological Problems∗∗Some excerpts taken from Bajpai P (2012). Biotechnology for Pulp and Paper Processing with kind permission from Springer Science1Business Media. PULP AND PAPER INDUSTRY 2015. [PMCID: PMC7158184 DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-803409-5.00008-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Methods used to control microbiological problems are discussed. Good housekeeping and regular inspection of all areas, effective boilouts, and regularly scheduled washups reduce slime development. Conventional slime control methods generally employ combinations of biocides. Alternative control measures use enzymes, biodispersants, bacteriophages, competing organisms, and biological complex formers. Using enzymes for slime control is expected to bring important benefits to the pulp and paper industry. Enzymes represent a clean and sustainable technology: they are nontoxic, readily biodegradable, and are produced using renewable raw materials. Use of enzymes in combination with biodispersants appears to be a promising method for slime control.
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Ashraf MA, Ullah S, Ahmad I, Qureshi AK, Balkhair KS, Abdur Rehman M. Green biocides, a promising technology: current and future applications to industry and industrial processes. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2014; 94:388-403. [PMID: 23983055 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.6371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2013] [Revised: 07/27/2013] [Accepted: 08/23/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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The study of biofilms has skyrocketed in recent years due to increased awareness of the pervasiveness and impact of biofilms. It costs the USA literally billions of dollars every year in energy losses, equipment damage, product contamination and medical infections. But biofilms also offer huge potential for cleaning up hazardous waste sites, filtering municipal and industrial water and wastewater, and forming biobarriers to protect soil and groundwater from contamination. The complexity of biofilm activity and behavior requires research contributions from many disciplines such as biochemistry, engineering, mathematics and microbiology. The aim of this review is to provide a comprehensive analysis of emerging novel antimicrobial techniques, including those using myriad organic and inorganic products as well as genetic engineering techniques, the use of coordination complex molecules, composite materials and antimicrobial peptides and the use of lasers as such or their modified use in combination treatments. This review also addresses advanced and recent modifications, including methodological changes, and biocide efficacy enhancing strategies. This review will provide future planners of biofilm control technologies with a broad understanding and perspective on the use of biocides in the field of green developments for a sustainable future.
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- Muhammad Aqeel Ashraf
- Department of Civil Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo, 152-8550, Japan; Department of Geology, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, 50603, Malaysia; Department of Chemistry, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, 50603, Malaysia
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Chuang CY, Yang S, Chang MY, Huang HC, Luo CH, Hung PC, Fang W. Inactivation efficiency to Bacillus subtilis and Escherichia coli bacterial aerosols of spraying neutral electrolyzed water. JOURNAL OF THE AIR & WASTE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (1995) 2013; 63:1447-1456. [PMID: 24558707 DOI: 10.1080/10962247.2013.827604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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The main objective of this study is to apply neutral electrolyzed water (NEW) spraying to inactivate bioaerosols. We evaluated the inactivation efficiency of NEW applied to inactivate two airborne bacterial Escherichia coli and Bacillus subtilis aerosols inside an environmental-controlled chamber in the study. Generated with electrolyzing 6.15 M sodium chloride brine, the NEW with free available chlorine (FAC) concentration 50, 100, and 200 ppm was pumped with an air pressure of 70 kg/cm2 through nozzle into the chamber to inactive E. coli and B. subtilis aerosols precontaminated air (initial counts of 3 x 10(4) colony-forming units [CFU]/m3). Bacterial aerosols were collected and cultured from chamber before and after NEW spray. The air exchange rate (ACH, hr(-1)) of the chamber was set to simulate fresh air ventilating dilution of indoor environment. First-order concentration decaying coefficients (Ka, min(-1)) of both bacterial aerosols were measured as an index of NEW inactivation efficiency. The result shows that higher FAC concentration of NEW spray caused better inactivation efficiency. The Ka values under ACH 1.0 hr(-1) were 0.537 and 0.598 for E. coli of FAC 50 and 100 ppm spraying, respectively. The Ka values of FAC 100 ppm and 200 ppm spraying for B. subtilis were 0.063 and 0.085 under ACH 1.0 hr(-1), respectively. The results indicated that NEW spray is likely to be effective in inactivation of bacterial airborne contamination. Moreover, it is observed in the study that the increase of ventilation rate and the use of a larger orifice-size nozzle may facilitate the inactivation efficiency.
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- Chi-Yu Chuang
- Department of Bio-Industrial Mechatronics Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Center for General Education, Toko University, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Department of Biomechatronics Engineering, National Ilan University, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Center for General Education, Toko University, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Department of Safety, Health and Environmental Engineering, Hungkuang University, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- lnstitute of Occupational Safety and Health, Council of Labor Affairs, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Department of Bio-Industrial Mechatronics Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China
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Robinson G, Thorn R, Reynolds D. The effect of long-term storage on the physiochemical and bactericidal properties of electrochemically activated solutions. Int J Mol Sci 2012; 14:457-69. [PMID: 23263673 PMCID: PMC3565274 DOI: 10.3390/ijms14010457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2012] [Revised: 12/11/2012] [Accepted: 12/12/2012] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Electrochemically activated solutions (ECAS) are generated by electrolysis of NaCl solutions, and demonstrate broad spectrum antimicrobial activity and high environmental compatibility. The biocidal efficacy of ECAS at the point of production is widely reported in the literature, as are its credentials as a "green biocide." Acidic ECAS are considered most effective as biocides at the point of production and ill suited for extended storage. Acidic ECAS samples were stored at 4 °C and 20 °C in glass and polystyrene containers for 398 days, and tested for free chlorine, pH, ORP and bactericidal activity throughout. ORP and free chlorine (mg/L) in stored ECAS declined over time, declining at the fastest rate when stored at 20 °C in polystyrene and at the slowest rate when stored at 4 °C in glass. Bactericidal efficacy was also affected by storage and ECAS failed to produce a 5 log(10) reduction on five occasions when stored at 20 °C. pH remained stable throughout the storage period. This study represents the longest storage evaluation of the physiochemical parameters and bactericidal efficacy of acidic ECAS within the published literature and reveals that acidic ECAS retain useful bactericidal activity for in excess of 12 months, widening potential applications.
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- Gareth Robinson
- Centre for Research in Biosciences, Department of Applied Sciences, University of the West of England, Bristol BS16 1QY, UK; E-Mails: (G.R.); (R.T.)
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- Centre for Research in Biosciences, Department of Applied Sciences, University of the West of England, Bristol BS16 1QY, UK; E-Mails: (G.R.); (R.T.)
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- Centre for Research in Biosciences, Department of Applied Sciences, University of the West of England, Bristol BS16 1QY, UK; E-Mails: (G.R.); (R.T.)
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Quiroga ED, Cormick MP, Pons P, Alvarez MG, Durantini EN. Mechanistic aspects of the photodynamic inactivation of Candida albicans induced by cationic porphyrin derivatives. Eur J Med Chem 2012; 58:332-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2012.10.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2012] [Revised: 09/13/2012] [Accepted: 10/12/2012] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Zeng X, Zhang M, Wang X, Chen X, Su X, Tang W. Effects of Sn content on Ti/RuO2–SnO2–TiO2 anodes used in the generation of electrolyzed oxidizing water. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2012.05.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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