title: [Germ reduction by microwaves--microwave specific effects].
abstract: A commercial 2450-MHz microwave oven has been used to inactivate microorganisms in pharmaceutical solutions and auxiliary materials. The present investigation is concerned with the possible existence of a specific microwave effect, potentiating the thermal effect of microwave irradiation. Bacillus subtilis suspensions in polyethylenglycol 300, distilled water and peanut oil were used. It is shown that microwave heating is significantly more lethal to Bacillus subtilis microorganisms than equivalent conventional heating.
mesh_terms: D001412:Bacillus subtilis / Q000528:radiation effects; D004340:Drug Contamination / Q000517:prevention & control; D008872:Microwaves; D013242:Sterilization; D013696:Temperature; D014462:Ultrafiltration
vernacular_title: Keimzahlreduzierung durch Mikrowellen--mikrowellenspezifische Effekte.