Interactions of superabsorbent polymers based on acrylamide substances with microorganisms occurring in human dwellings.

In this study, the SAPs potential for reducing/supporting unwanted indoor microorganism settlement was analyzed by biological methods under controlled laboratory conditions. Three commonly used SAPs (Cabloc CT, Creasorb SIS, Hydropam) were exposed to selected organisms representing green algae (Hematococcus pluvialis), cyanobacteria (Nostoc sp.), yeasts (Saccharomyces cerevisiae), wood-destroying fungi (Gleophyllium trabeum), and aerial molds. The obtained results indicated that Hydropam provided favorable conditions for Hematococcus pluvialis, Nostoc sp., and Saccharomyces cerevisiae. All three tested SAPs inhibited, both with and without nutrient addition, the growth of Gleophyllium trabeum and aerial molds. PMID: 32220794 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety - Category: Environmental Health Authors: Tags: Ecotoxicol Environ Saf Source Type: research