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Separation Science and Technology Volume 36, 2001 - Issue 15
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THE ADSORPTION AND DEACTIVATION OF MICROORGANISMS BY ACTIVATED CARBON FIBER

Alexander V. Pimenov Division of Electrophor, Inc, Aquaphor Corporation, St. Petersburg, Russia
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Alexander G. Mitilineos Division of Electrophor, Inc, Aquaphor Corporation, St. Petersburg, Russia
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Galina I. Pendinen Division of Electrophor, Inc, Aquaphor Corporation, St. Petersburg, Russia
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Vladimir E. Chernov Division of Electrophor, Inc, Aquaphor Corporation, St. Petersburg, Russia
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Alexander I. Lieberman Division of Electrophor, Inc, Aquaphor Corporation, St. Petersburg, Russia
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Joseph L. Shmidt Electrophor, Inc, Dobbs Ferry, NY, 10522, U.S.A.
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Huk Y. Cheh Duracell, Inc., Berkshire Corporate Park, Bethel, CT, 06801, U.S.A.
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Pages 3385-3394 | Received 01 Mar 2000, Published online: 15 Feb 2007
 
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Abstract

The adsorption and deactivation of microorganisms by a new activated carbon fiber (Aqualen®) were investigated. Tests were conducted with Escherichia coli, Agrobacterium tumefaciens, and Saccharomyces cerevisiae. The esterase metabolic activities of the adsorbed microorganisms were measured and were found to diminish rapidly and cease completely in less than 24 hours. An adsorption column packed with Aqualen® was tested for bacteriostatic effects. No microbial growth was detected. An explanation of the microbial adsorption and deactivation is offered.

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