Biofilm deterrence in water supply systems

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C02F 1/66 (2006.01) A01N 65/06 (2009.01) A01N 37/08 (2006.01) A01P 1/00 (2006.01) C02F 1/42 (2006.01) C02F 1/50 (2006.01)

Patent

CA 2688550

Means and methods for deterring biofilm in water supply systems, comprising at least one insoluble proton sink or source (PSS). The means and methods for deterring biofilm is provided useful for killing living target cells (LTCs), or otherwise disrupting vital intracellular processes and/or intercellular interactions of the LTC upon contact. The PSS comprises, inter alia, (i) proton source or sink providing a buffering capacity; and (ii) means providing proton conductivity and/or electrical potential. The PSS is effectively disrupting the pH homeostasis and/or electrical balance within the confined volume of the LTC and/or disrupting vital intercellular interactions of the LTCs while efficiently preserving the pH of the LTCs' environment.

L'invention porte sur des moyens et sur des procédés permettant d'éliminer un biofilm de systèmes d'alimentation d'eau, ces moyens comprenant au moins un puits ou source de protons insolubles. Les moyens et procédés d'élimination de biofilm sont utiles pour éliminer les cellules cibles vivantes ou du moins interrompre les processus intracellulaires vitaux et/ou les interactions intercellulaires des cellules cibles vivantes à leur contact. Le puits ou source de protons insolubles comprend, entre autres, (i) une source ou puits de protons ayant un pouvoir tampon; et (ii) des moyens fournissant une conductivité protonique et/ou un potentiel électrique. Le puits ou source de protons insolubles interrompt efficacement l'homéostase du pH et/ou l'équilibre électrique à l'intérieur du volume confiné des cellules cibles vivantes et/ou interrompt les interactions intercellulaires vitales de ces cellules tout en préservant efficacement le pH de leur environnement.

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