Sttr-97 Sterilization and Decontamination of Matter with a One Atmospheric Glow Discharge

Sttr-97 Sterilization and Decontamination of Matter with a One Atmospheric Glow Discharge
Author: Battle Glascock
Publisher:
Total Pages: 27
Release: 1998
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ISBN:

The investigation into the sterilization and decontamination of matter with one atmospheric glow discharge yielded many new direction for this unique technology. Our original direction for the project was to design and build a prototype atmospheric glow discharge system to allow for the treatment of various pathogenic microorganisms. The primary goals were to determine the minimum power density to required sterilization using various gas mixtures and media types. Various atmospheres and power settings were used to determine the feasibility of this systems use and its potential for field operations in a portable sterilization and decontamination system.

Decontamination and Sterilization of Surfaces by Means of a One Atmosphere Uniform Glow Discharge Plasma

Decontamination and Sterilization of Surfaces by Means of a One Atmosphere Uniform Glow Discharge Plasma
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 49
Release: 2000
Genre:
ISBN:

Decontamination of surfaces that have been exposed to biological agents must be accomplished quickly under battlefield conditions. Current decontamination processes utilize corrosive solutions. which require careful handling and can damage the equipment that must be treated. A simple. fast-acting. and safe method for equipment decontamination would minimize equipment downtime and minimize the number of personnel needed. It has been demonstrated that exposure of microorganisms to gas discharge plasma reaction products leads to their destruction. In particular. an air stream. treated by the One Atmosphere Uniform Glow Discharge Plasma (OAUGDP). has been shown to destroy microorganisms in a time frame of tens of seconds. Simulants of biological agents coating surfaces similar to military equipment were exposed to the OAUGDP reactor under various operating parameters. Exposure time was the principal variable. The performance of the OAUGDP reactor applied to several types of microorganism was evaluated. All microorganisms used were destroyed within seconds to minutes of plasma exposure. The results indicate that the OAUGDP can be successfully used for military biological decontamination. The OAUGDP reactor is especially useful for the decontamination of sensitive equipment. which would be harmed by chemical washes.

Beer

Beer
Author: Charles W. Bamforth
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2008-04-15
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1405147970

This important and extremely interesting book is a seriousscientific and authoritative overview of the implications ofdrinking beer as part of the human diet. Coverage includes ahistory of beer in the diet, an overview of beer production andbeer compositional analysis, the impact of raw materials, thedesirable and undesirable components in beer and the contributionof beer to health, and social issues. Written by Professor Charlie Bamforth, well known for alifetime's work in the brewing world, Beer: Health andNutrition should find a place on the shelves of all thoseinvolved in providing dietary advice.

From Cave Man to Cave Martian

From Cave Man to Cave Martian
Author: Manfred "Dutch" von Ehrenfried
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2019-04-05
Genre: Science
ISBN: 303005408X

This book explores the practicality of using the existing subsurface geology on the Moon and Mars for protection against radiation, thermal extremes, micrometeorites and dust storms rather than building surface habitats at great expense at least for those first few missions. It encourages NASA to plan a precursor mission using this concept and employ a “Short Stay” Opposition Class mission to Mars as the first mission rather than the “Long Stay” concept requiring a mission that is too long, too dangerous and too costly for man’s first missions to Mars. Included in these pages is a short history on the uses of caves by early humans over great periods of time. It then describes the ongoing efforts to research caves, pits, tunnels, lava tubes, skylights and the associated technologies that pertain to potential lunar and Mars exploration and habitation. It describes evidence for existing caves and lava tubes on both the Moon and Mars. The work of noted scientists, technologists and roboticists are referenced and described. This ongoing work is moreextensive than one would think and is directly applicable to longer term habitation and exploration of the Moon and Mars. Emphasis is also given to the operational aspects of working and living in lunar and Martian caves and lava tubes.

Biotechnology Entrepreneurship

Biotechnology Entrepreneurship
Author: Craig Shimasaki
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 489
Release: 2014-04-08
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0124047475

As an authoritative guide to biotechnology enterprise and entrepreneurship, Biotechnology Entrepreneurship and Management supports the international community in training the biotechnology leaders of tomorrow. Outlining fundamental concepts vital to graduate students and practitioners entering the biotech industry in management or in any entrepreneurial capacity, Biotechnology Entrepreneurship and Management provides tested strategies and hard-won lessons from a leading board of educators and practitioners. It provides a ‘how-to’ for individuals training at any level for the biotech industry, from macro to micro. Coverage ranges from the initial challenge of translating a technology idea into a working business case, through securing angel investment, and in managing all aspects of the result: business valuation, business development, partnering, biological manufacturing, FDA approvals and regulatory requirements. An engaging and user-friendly style is complemented by diverse diagrams, graphics and business flow charts with decision trees to support effective management and decision making. Provides tested strategies and lessons in an engaging and user-friendly style supplemented by tailored pedagogy, training tips and overview sidebars Case studies are interspersed throughout each chapter to support key concepts and best practices. Enhanced by use of numerous detailed graphics, tables and flow charts

Rising Above the Gathering Storm

Rising Above the Gathering Storm
Author: Institute of Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 590
Release: 2007-03-08
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 0309100399

In a world where advanced knowledge is widespread and low-cost labor is readily available, U.S. advantages in the marketplace and in science and technology have begun to erode. A comprehensive and coordinated federal effort is urgently needed to bolster U.S. competitiveness and pre-eminence in these areas. This congressionally requested report by a pre-eminent committee makes four recommendations along with 20 implementation actions that federal policy-makers should take to create high-quality jobs and focus new science and technology efforts on meeting the nation's needs, especially in the area of clean, affordable energy: 1) Increase America's talent pool by vastly improving K-12 mathematics and science education; 2) Sustain and strengthen the nation's commitment to long-term basic research; 3) Develop, recruit, and retain top students, scientists, and engineers from both the U.S. and abroad; and 4) Ensure that the United States is the premier place in the world for innovation. Some actions will involve changing existing laws, while others will require financial support that would come from reallocating existing budgets or increasing them. Rising Above the Gathering Storm will be of great interest to federal and state government agencies, educators and schools, public decision makers, research sponsors, regulatory analysts, and scholars.

Practical Gas Chromatography

Practical Gas Chromatography
Author: Katja Dettmer-Wilde
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 904
Release: 2014-11-05
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3642546404

Gas chromatography continues to be one of the most widely used analytical techniques, since its applications today expand into fields such as biomarker research or metabolomics. This new practical textbook enables the reader to make full use of gas chromatography. Essential fundamentals and their implications for the practical work at the instrument are provided, as well as details on the instrumentation such as inlet systems, columns and detectors. Specialized techniques from all aspects of GC are introduced ranging from sample preparation, solvent-free injection techniques, and pyrolysis GC, to separation including fast GC and comprehensive GCxGC and finally detection, such as GC-MS and element-specific detection. Various fields of application such as enantiomer, food, flavor and fragrance analysis, physicochemical measurements, forensic toxicology, and clinical analysis are discussed as well as cutting-edge application in metabolomics is covered.

Liquid Chromatography Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry

Liquid Chromatography Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry
Author: Imma Ferrer
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 281
Release: 2009-05-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 047042995X

Time of flight mass spectrometry identifies the elements of a compound by subjecting a sample of ions to a strong electrical field. Illuminating emerging analytical techniques in high-resolution mass spectrometry, Liquid Chromatography Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry shows readers how to analyze unknown and emerging contaminants—such as antibiotics, steroids, analgesics—using advanced mass spectrometry techniques. The text combines theoretical discussion with concrete examples, making it suitable for analytical chemists, environmental chemists, organic chemists, medicinal chemists, university research chemists, and graduate and post-doctorate students.