Learn about the comparison between moist heat sterilization and dry heat sterilization. Microorganisms are killed by heat as a result of the inactivation of their proteins (including enzymes) and, as stated earlier, the heat is applied either in moist or in dry conditions in processes of sterilization called moist heat sterilization and dry heat sterilization, respectively. The conditions and mechanisms [...]
In this article we will discuss about the characteristics and factors influencing antimicrobial agent. Characteristics of Antimicrobial Agent: 1. The capacity of the substance to kill or inhibit microorganisms is the first requirement. The chemical should possess a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity at a low concentration. 2. The chemical substance must be soluble in water or other solvents to [...]
The following points highlight the top three physical methods used to kill microorganisms. The physical methods are: 1. Heat (Temperature) Sterilization 2. Filtration 3. Radiation. 1. Heat (Temperature) Sterilization: Fire and boiling water have been used for sterilization and disaffection since the time of the Greeks, and heating is still one of the most popular ways to kill microorganisms. Microorganisms [...]