Gas chromatographic-mass spectrometric characterization of an oil aerosol-vapor microbial disinfectant

Author

Prakash Wadhwa

Keywords and Phrases

Biogenic oil esters

Abstract

"This thesis focuses on chemical characterization studies of disinfectant vapors generated from thermal oxidation of mineral oil and biogenic oil esters. The disinfection technique holds potential to replace existing chemical antimicrobial agents such as vaporized hydrogen peroxide, chlorine dioxide, ethylene oxide, etc. The novel disinfectant technology has minimal toxicity, environmental and residual problems. The experiments were carried out with an online sampling - analysis system in tandem with microbial bioassays. The chemical characterization set-up comprised of a cryo-focusing trap, and a sub-ambient gas chromatograph coupled with a mass spectrometer. All potential anti-microbial components produced in thermal oxidation of oil vapors were identified and quantified"--Abstract, page iii.

Department(s)

Chemical and Biochemical Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Chemical Engineering

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Publication Date

Fall 2005

Pagination

x, 97 pages

Rights

© 2005 Prakash Wadhwa, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Citation

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

Oils and fats -- Industrial applications
Disinfection and disinfectants
Gas chromatography
Mass spectrometry
Vapors

Thesis Number

T 8910

Print OCLC #

72440646

Link to Catalog Record

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Recommended Citation

Wadhwa, Prakash, "Gas chromatographic-mass spectrometric characterization of an oil aerosol-vapor microbial disinfectant" (2005). Masters Theses. 5848.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/5848