This investigation evaluated the extent of Bacillus subtilis spore inactivation using Fenton reagent. The experimenter used B. subtilis spores as a surrogate for Bacillus anthracis to evaluate use of oxidation hydroxyl radicals through a cyclic reaction between divalent iron and hydrogen peroxide. This Major Qualifying Project (MQP) determined the concentrations and exposure period of Fenton chemicals that inactivate approximately 99 percent of a spore population.

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Creator

• Holberger, Laura E.

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 05D288M

Advisor

• Crusberg, Theodore C.

Year

• 2005

Date created

• 2005-01-01

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Biochemistry

Rights statement

• In Copyright