Potential of Microwave Heating and Plasma for Biosecurity Applications

This review explores the use of microwave heating and microwave-generated plasma for biosecurity applications. Microwave heating has been shown to rapidly heat and kill a wide range of pests and pathogens. Examples of microwave thermal disinfestation of soils, grains, hay, and timber are presented a...

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Main Authors: Saeedeh Taheri, Dylan John McFarlane, Scott William Mattner, Graham Ian Brodie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-09-01
Series:Thermo
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-7264/2/3/22