The main advantage of sterilization using infrared emitters (coated with special pulsed functional ceramics) is that, unlike currently used methods, it achieves 100% elimination of all microorganisms. Depending on the application, two types of sterilization are used: low-temperature and high-temperature.
Low-temperature sterilization is carried out at temperatures up to 60°C for 25-30 minutes and is based on interrupting the reproduction process of harmful microorganisms. It is used for treating materials and biological objects that are sensitive to high temperatures. This method is also applied for sterilizing operating rooms, hospital wards, and other premises.
The principle of high-temperature sterilization is based on the generation of short, high-density infrared pulses (approximately 500 W/cm²) by ceramic infrared emitters, tuned to resonate with water molecules contained in all microorganisms. These pulses are absorbed by the water molecules, which then turn into steam, "exploding" the cell from the inside and destroying all microorganisms. Sterilization occurs within minutes at a temperature of 110-160°C.
The practical advantages of this sterilization technology include:
Low-temperature sterilization is carried out at temperatures up to 60°C for 25-30 minutes and is based on interrupting the reproduction process of harmful microorganisms. It is used for treating materials and biological objects that are sensitive to high temperatures. This method is also applied for sterilizing operating rooms, hospital wards, and other premises.
The principle of high-temperature sterilization is based on the generation of short, high-density infrared pulses (approximately 500 W/cm²) by ceramic infrared emitters, tuned to resonate with water molecules contained in all microorganisms. These pulses are absorbed by the water molecules, which then turn into steam, "exploding" the cell from the inside and destroying all microorganisms. Sterilization occurs within minutes at a temperature of 110-160°C.
The practical advantages of this sterilization technology include:
- Complete destruction of all pathogenic microorganisms.
- The ability to sterilize almost all technical and biological objects.
- Cost efficiency due to a significant reduction in sterilization process time (operational cycle), with very short heating and cooling periods.
- Total elimination of energy-intensive equipment, water, steam, pressure, and chemicals used in traditional sterilization methods.
Traditional methods of instrument sterilization have several significant drawbacks: long processing time, corrosion, destructive effects of used chemicals, and the inability to sterilize objects that are sensitive to high temperatures.
The imperfection of these methods lies in the fact that even after prolonged treatment, an instrument cannot be considered 100% sterile due to the resistance of some microorganisms to thermal exposure. Sterilization using infrared ceramic emitters completely eliminates the shortcomings of traditional methods.
The surface of treated instruments not only remains undamaged but also improves in quality due to the elimination of corrosion centers by high-energy density pulses.
The imperfection of these methods lies in the fact that even after prolonged treatment, an instrument cannot be considered 100% sterile due to the resistance of some microorganisms to thermal exposure. Sterilization using infrared ceramic emitters completely eliminates the shortcomings of traditional methods.
The surface of treated instruments not only remains undamaged but also improves in quality due to the elimination of corrosion centers by high-energy density pulses.
Scalpel surface after autoclave
Scalpel surface after IR sterilizer
Surface of a new scalpel
Scalpel surface after autoclave
Scalpel surface after IR sterilizer
Infrared Sterilizer IRX2000