Helena Horn1, Bernd Niemeyer2. 1. Process Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Helmut-Schmidt-University, University of the Bundeswehr Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany. Electronic address: helena.horn@hsu-hh.de. 2. Process Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Helmut-Schmidt-University, University of the Bundeswehr Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The effectiveness of aerosol disinfection processes based on peracetic acid (PAA) might differ depending on the surface targeted. Especially antibacterial, oligodynamic materials have to be regarded as they could cause elevated decomposition of PAA. AIM: This study aimed on the determination of differences in disinfection effectiveness using PAA caused by the treated material. METHODS: Aerosol disinfection of Geobacillus stearothermophilus spores was performed on the antibacterial, oligodynamic materials copper and brass in comparison to stainless steel and aluminium as well as polyvinylchloride, wood, and ceramics. Additionally, the influence of the materials on the decomposition reaction of PAA was evaluated. RESULTS: For aluminium and stainless steel as well as ceramics and polyvinylchloride, a disinfection of 106 spores of Geobacillus stearothermophilus on 40 cm² was obtained by the employment of 60 mL aerosolized disinfectant/m³ on laboratory scale (0.5 m³). For the application on the oligodynamic materials copper and brass an over 30% higher amount of disinfectant was necessary to achieve significant disinfection results, than for the other material surfaces. In contrast to aluminium and stainless steel, copper and brass caused elevated decomposition of PAA what seems to be the reason for the lowered disinfection effectiveness. CONCLUSIONS: Applying aerosol disinfection processes, in addition to parameters such as room size and geometry, the treated materials have to be considered when determining the necessary amount of disinfectant.
BACKGROUND: The effectiveness of aerosol disinfection processes based on peracetic acid (PAA) might differ depending on the surface targeted. Especially antibacterial, oligodynamic materials have to be regarded as they could cause elevated decomposition of PAA. AIM: This study aimed on the determination of differences in disinfection effectiveness using PAA caused by the treated material. METHODS: Aerosol disinfection of Geobacillus stearothermophilus spores was performed on the antibacterial, oligodynamic materials copper and brass in comparison to stainless steel and aluminium as well as polyvinylchloride, wood, and ceramics. Additionally, the influence of the materials on the decomposition reaction of PAA was evaluated. RESULTS: For aluminium and stainless steel as well as ceramics and polyvinylchloride, a disinfection of 106 spores of Geobacillus stearothermophilus on 40 cm² was obtained by the employment of 60 mL aerosolized disinfectant/m³ on laboratory scale (0.5 m³). For the application on the oligodynamic materials copper and brass an over 30% higher amount of disinfectant was necessary to achieve significant disinfection results, than for the other material surfaces. In contrast to aluminium and stainless steel, copper and brass caused elevated decomposition of PAA what seems to be the reason for the lowered disinfection effectiveness. CONCLUSIONS: Applying aerosol disinfection processes, in addition to parameters such as room size and geometry, the treated materials have to be considered when determining the necessary amount of disinfectant.
Authors: Ewelina Kruszewska; Piotr Czupryna; Sławomir Pancewicz; Diana Martonik; Anna Bukłaha; Anna Moniuszko-Malinowska Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2022-02-22 Impact factor: 3.390