Sterilization Methods

This post is the kick off of a long discussion concerning the evolution of the different methods of sterilization that were developed over the years.

In this post we continue our discussion about the different sterilization methods available.

In order to understand why autoclaves are most commonly used for sterilization we need to understand its driving force - steam.

What happens to steam when conditions along the way from the steam source to the chamber are not ideal and how these conditions can hamper the sterilization process yielding a less than d…

In this post we explore low temperature sterilization methods for heat sensitive and moisture sensitive loads.

Another low temperature method for sterilizing heat sensitive items is Formaldehyde sterilization. Here we discuss it.

Despite its negative connotation, radiation’s benefits and contemporary applications are many, such as in medicine, communication, and science.

Filtration is an interesting sterilization method in laboratories. It’s the only method that uses force to separate rather than to kill.

In this post you’ll learn about air filtration, used as a way to protect the lab environment and lab staff from contamination.

Ozone can be used to sterilize heat and moisture-sensitive medical devices. Ozone, also known as trioxygen, is an inorganic molecule with the chemical formula O3.

The last method of low temperature sterilization for us to explore is the method of hydrogen peroxide plasma sterilization.

We explored the different ways to kill or remove deadly bacteria, viruses, and harmful pathogens.