Antimicrobial effect of radiant catalytic ionization

Skowron, Krzysztof; Wiktorczyk-Kapischke, Natalia; Grudelwska-Buda, Katarzyna; Zacharski, Maciej; Paluszak, Zbigniew; Gospodarek‐Komkowska, Eugenia

doi:10.1111/lam.13609

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“…The RCI cells produced low levels of hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 ) gas and superoxides (O 2 -). ROS generation and antibacterial mechanism of action of the device with RCI technology were described by Skowron et al [ 34 ] . The AP 3000 device was located in the experimental room, one metre above the floor, facing the entrance door (Fig.…”

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Effect of radiant catalytic ionization on environmental conditions in rodent rooms and the haematological status of mice

Niemiec¹,

Skowron

Świderek³

et al. 2022

BMC Vet Res

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High stocking densities, closed animal houses, and elevated concentrations of bacteria, fungi, and the products of their activity, including ammonia and hydrogen sulphide, have adverse health effects. Active techniques used to reduce unfavourable environmental conditions, such as ventilation, sprinkling, bedding sorbents, and nutritional treatments, are not always sufficient to improve the animals’ living environment. The current paper aims to evaluate the effect of radiant catalytic ionization (RCI) on airborne microorganisms, cage microbiological status, gaseous ammonia concentrations, and the haematological status of mice in animal houses. After one week of operation of an RCI system, the number of airborne bacteria and fungi in the experimental room decreased in comparison to the first day of the experiment (p < 0.05 and p < 0.05 respectively), as did the concentrations of ammonia (p < 0.01) and dust. At the same time, the basic health parameters of the mice, determined in the blood, were very similar between the control and experimental room. RCI seems to be an ideal solution to ensure high hygiene standards in animal rooms and houses with limited use of disinfectants or antibiotic treatment of sick animals. An additional, environmental benefit is the limited amount of nitrogen released.

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confidence: 99%