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Pulsed UV light for bacterial reduction: Impact of physical parameters on Aspergillus brasiliensis

May 5, 2022 Clara CHAMONTIN

This article deals with the comparison of two pulsed light devices to highlight the impact of physical characteristics on the decontamination efficiency of micro-organisms, in particular the mould Aspergillus brasiliensis which is the reference germ for UV treatments according to VDMA.

Pulsed light sterilization: logs reduction vs total fluence?

Jan 10, 2020 Barbara NIBOUCHE

Introduction

The fluence of a flash in J/cm² depends on several factors:
- The distance between the lamp and the object to decontaminate
- The voltage applied to the lamp
- The numbers of flashes

Pulsed light technology for surface decontamination: 2 to 5 logs in 200 μs!

Dec 12, 2019 Dr Janyce Franc

Expert in pulsed light decontamination STERIXENE offers customized support to the food industry companies since 2018.

Pulsed light disinfection: why do we have to keep the germs in sterile water?

Dec 11, 2019 Barbara Nibouche

The VDMA [1] specifies in its practice code, which allows to test the efficiency of the sterilisation devices on packaging, that the inoculums should be prepared without salt. Indeed during the drying of the inoculums the presence of salt forms like a protective layer on it and it has an important impact on the decontamination results.

Press article - Sterixene wants to disinfect with pulsed light

Jun 16, 2019 Janyce Franc

La Lettre M is a local media in Occitanie region. Sterixene was interviewed by Stephanie Roy in June 2019.

Press article - pulsed light sterilization

Apr 1, 2019 Janyce Franc

SANTE BEAUTE INDUSTRIE is a new paper dedicated to manufacturers for pharmaceutical and cosmetic fields. SANTE BEAUTE INDUSTRIE has published an article about the Sterixene's innovation in April 2019.

Press article - Sterixene makes a stop at LA STATION in Nîmes

Nov 23, 2018 Janyce Franc

Press article in the Midi Libre magazine about the Sterixene company in November 2018.

Press article - Sterixene wants to take the lead in chemical‑free disinfection

Nov 16, 2018 Cécile Chaigneau

Press article from LA TRIBUNE about Sterixene company. This article has been written by Cécile Chaigneau in November 16th, 2018.

Pulsed‑UV : Decontamination ? Disinfection ? or Sterilization ?

Oct 3, 2018 Janyce Franc

We could consider them as synonyms. However, for the persons familiarized with microbiology, these words do not mean definitiely the same thing. As a grammar rule, these words follow microbiologic rules.