Synergistic killing of bacteria and phage by polystyrene and ultraviolet radiation

Journal Article · Fri Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1988 · Environ. Mol. Mutagen.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1002/em.2860120212· OSTI ID:6656573

Hoerter, J; Eisenstark, A

Far-ultraviolet (254 nm) irradiation of bacteria and bacteriophage in polystyrene containers resulted in lower number of survivors, compared with irradiation in glass containers. This effect was not observed with near UV (300-400 nm) irradiation.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Missouri, Columbia (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6656573
• Journal Information: Environ. Mol. Mutagen.; (United States), Vol. 12:2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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