Novel Porous Material for Removal of Legionella
Mentor 1
Marcia Silva
Location
Union Wisconsin Room
Start Date
27-4-2018 1:00 PM
Description
Legionella pneumophila are widespread in natural water sources and often colonize (become established) in manufactured water systems. Legionella have been isolated from many sources including: ice machines, hot water systems, air-conditioning cooling towers, hot and cold water taps, showers, nebulizers, spa baths and spa pools, hydrotherapy pools, ornamental fountains, and home birthing pools. The bacteria must be inhaled to cause disease. Legionnaires’ disease occurs most commonly in the warmer months. Legionella generally infects the lung, causing pneumonia, which is often very severe. Symptoms may include: fever, cough, chest pain, breathlessness, and diarrhea. Ongoing maintenance of water systems significantly reduces the risk of Legionella growing and being released into the surrounding environment. This research is focused on the development of a novel porous material for removal of Legionella. We expect this adsorbent material to be of low cost and high efficiency.
Novel Porous Material for Removal of Legionella
Union Wisconsin Room
Legionella pneumophila are widespread in natural water sources and often colonize (become established) in manufactured water systems. Legionella have been isolated from many sources including: ice machines, hot water systems, air-conditioning cooling towers, hot and cold water taps, showers, nebulizers, spa baths and spa pools, hydrotherapy pools, ornamental fountains, and home birthing pools. The bacteria must be inhaled to cause disease. Legionnaires’ disease occurs most commonly in the warmer months. Legionella generally infects the lung, causing pneumonia, which is often very severe. Symptoms may include: fever, cough, chest pain, breathlessness, and diarrhea. Ongoing maintenance of water systems significantly reduces the risk of Legionella growing and being released into the surrounding environment. This research is focused on the development of a novel porous material for removal of Legionella. We expect this adsorbent material to be of low cost and high efficiency.
