Title :
Effect of different treatments on the dielectric behaviour of microorganisms
Author :
Chohan, M.H. ; Fouracre, R.A. ; MacGregor, S.J. ; Anderson, J.G. ; Farish, O. ; Rowan, N.J.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electron. & Electr. Eng., Strathclyde Univ., Glasgow, UK
Abstract :
Dielectric measurement cells have been developed to determine the response of liquid suspensions of microorganisms. The dielectric response of some food related microorganisms have been investigated and the effectiveness of thermal, compressive, pulsed electric field and UV pasteurisation treatments assessed
Keywords :
bioelectric phenomena; biological effects of ultraviolet radiation; biothermics; cellular effects of radiation; dielectric losses; food processing industry; heat treatment; microorganisms; UV pasteurisation treatment; compressive treatment; dielectric behaviour; dielectric loss response; dielectric measurement cells; dielectric response; food related microorganisms; liquid suspensions; microorganisms; pulsed electric field treatment; spoilage organisms; thermal treatment; Biomembranes; Biotechnology; Breakdown voltage; Cells (biology); Dielectric liquids; Food preservation; Fungi; Microorganisms; Organisms; Suspensions;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena, 2000 Annual Report Conference on
Conference_Location :
Victoria, BC
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6413-9
DOI :
10.1109/CEIDP.2000.885285
