{"id":5955,"date":"2025-02-11T18:17:21","date_gmt":"2025-02-11T18:17:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atom8.co.za\/?post_type=projects&#038;p=5955"},"modified":"2025-02-11T18:17:21","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T18:17:21","slug":"atom8-agri-nano2-tds-super-concentration","status":"publish","type":"projects","link":"https:\/\/atom8.co.za\/index.php\/projects\/atom8-agri-nano2-tds-super-concentration\/","title":{"rendered":"Atom8, Agri Nano2 TDS (Super Concentration)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5956\" src=\"https:\/\/atom8.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-11-200922-300x138.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atom8.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-11-200922-300x138.png 300w, https:\/\/atom8.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-11-200922-430x198.png 430w, https:\/\/atom8.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-11-200922-150x69.png 150w, https:\/\/atom8.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-11-200922-700x323.png 700w, https:\/\/atom8.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-11-200922.png 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Nano bubbles and Hypochlorous acid (HOCl) are both powerful tools in the realm of water treatment<br \/>\nand antimicrobial applications, and combining them could potentially offer a novel method for<br \/>\ncombating various pathogens, including *Acetis*, which may refer to *Acetobacter* species or other<br \/>\nAcetobacter-related issues in certain environments. Let\u2019s break down the roles of these components<br \/>\nand how they might work together to tackle *Acetis* or other pathogens:<br \/>\n<strong>Ingredients<\/strong><br \/>\n1. Nano Bubbles loaded at 1 Trillion\/ml, size 20nm<br \/>\n2. Stabilised HOCL<br \/>\n<strong>Nano Bubbles<\/strong><br \/>\nNano bubbles are extremely small gas bubbles (typically smaller than 20 nano meters in diameter)<br \/>\nthat are dispersed in liquids. These bubbles have unique physical and chemical properties that make<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5957\" src=\"https:\/\/atom8.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-11-201032-300x121.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atom8.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-11-201032-300x121.png 300w, https:\/\/atom8.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-11-201032-430x174.png 430w, https:\/\/atom8.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-11-201032-150x61.png 150w, https:\/\/atom8.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-11-201032-700x283.png 700w, https:\/\/atom8.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-11-201032-768x311.png 768w, https:\/\/atom8.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-11-201032.png 902w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Enhanced oxygenation<\/strong><br \/>\nNano bubbles can improve the oxygen saturation in water, creating a more inhospitable<br \/>\nenvironment for anaerobic bacteria (like some *Acetobacter* species).<br \/>\n<strong>Increased surface area<\/strong><br \/>\nTheir small size gives nano bubbles a large surface area to volume ratio, which enhances their ability<br \/>\nto interact with microbes and other contaminants.<br \/>\n<strong>Sustained release<\/strong><br \/>\nNano bubbles can persist in liquid for a longer period compared to regular-sized bubbles, allowing<br \/>\nfor prolonged exposure to reactive species like oxygen and potentially improving their antimicrobial<br \/>\neffects.<br \/>\n<strong>Stabilised Hypochlorous Acid (HOCl)<\/strong><br \/>\nHOCl is a powerful, naturally occurring disinfectant that is commonly used for sanitization and<br \/>\nantimicrobial purposes. It is the same compound that is produced by the human immune system to<br \/>\nfight infections, and it\u2019s highly effective against a broad range of pathogens, including bacteria,<br \/>\nviruses, and fungi.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5958\" src=\"https:\/\/atom8.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-11-201121-300x171.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atom8.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-11-201121-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/atom8.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-11-201121-430x245.png 430w, https:\/\/atom8.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-11-201121-150x85.png 150w, https:\/\/atom8.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-11-201121-700x399.png 700w, https:\/\/atom8.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-11-201121.png 762w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Antimicrobial properties<\/strong><br \/>\nHOCl can disrupt bacterial cell membranes, denature proteins, and interfere with cellular<br \/>\nmetabolism, making it highly effective in killing or neutralizing bacteria like *Acetobacter*.<br \/>\n<strong>Low toxicity<\/strong><br \/>\nHOCl is safe compared to other disinfectants, particularly when used at low concentrations, which<br \/>\nmakes it useful in various applications, including food safety and water treatment.<br \/>\n<strong>Potential Synergy of Nano Bubbles and HOCl<\/strong><br \/>\nCombining nano bubbles with Hypochlorous acid could enhance the effectiveness of both. Here\u2019s<br \/>\nhow the synergy might work:<br \/>\n<strong>Increased disinfection efficiency<\/strong><br \/>\nThe nano bubbles could help disperse HOCl more effectively throughout a solution, ensuring better<br \/>\ncontact with bacteria and contaminants. Their tiny size allows them to reach places where larger<br \/>\nbubbles or conventional disinfectants might not be able to go. Longer-lasting antimicrobial action<br \/>\nNano bubbles could increase the persistence of HOCl in the water, allowing for longer periods of<br \/>\nmicrobial suppression or elimination.<br \/>\n<strong>Improved oxygenation and pH balance<\/strong><br \/>\nThe introduction of nano bubbles into a water solution might also enhance oxygenation and<br \/>\npotentially improve the pH balance, which could make it even more difficult for pathogens like<br \/>\n*Acetobacter* to thrive.<br \/>\nApplication to Fight *Acetis* or *Acetobacter In terms of specific application against<br \/>\n*Acetobacter* or related pathogens:<br \/>\n<strong>Food industry<\/strong><br \/>\nThese technologies could be used to sanitize surfaces, equipment, or water used in food production<br \/>\n(e.g., brewing, winemaking) where *Acetobacter* is a concern, particularly in the production of<br \/>\nvinegar or other fermented products.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Water treatment<\/strong><br \/>\nIn environments like wastewater treatment or aquaculture, the combination of nano bubbles and<br \/>\nHOCl could be used to control microbial growth, including bacteria like *Acetobacter* that may lead<br \/>\nto spoilage or biofilm formation.<br \/>\n<strong>Surface cleaning<\/strong><br \/>\nIn situations where *Acetobacter* can form biofilms on surfaces (e.g., in fermentation tanks or<br \/>\npipes), the duo of nano bubbles and HOCl might effectively remove the biofilm and kill the bacteria.<br \/>\n<strong>Application Method<\/strong><br \/>\n1. The product comes in 1, 5 and 25 liter containers.<br \/>\n2. Can be dosed via dosing equipment<br \/>\n<strong>Dosage Instructions:<\/strong><br \/>\n1. 5ml concentrate\/liter; (RTU NB content 2 billion NB\/ml)<br \/>\n2. 1 liter concentrate\/40 000 Liter: (RTU NB content 2 billion NB\/ml)<br \/>\n3. 5 liter concentrate\/200 000 liter; (RTU NB content 2 billion NB\/ml)<br \/>\n4. 25 liter concentrate\/1million (RTU NB content 2 billion NB\/ml)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5959\" src=\"https:\/\/atom8.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-11-201518-300x185.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atom8.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-11-201518-300x185.png 300w, https:\/\/atom8.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-11-201518-430x265.png 430w, https:\/\/atom8.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-11-201518-150x93.png 150w, https:\/\/atom8.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-11-201518.png 496w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Nano bubbles and Hypochlorous acid (HOCl) are both powerful tools in the realm of water treatment and antimicrobial applications,<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5947,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"projects_cat":[41],"projects_tag":[],"class_list":["post-5955","projects","type-projects","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","projects_cat-agriculture"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/atom8.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/projects\/5955","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/atom8.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/projects"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/atom8.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/projects"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atom8.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atom8.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5955"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atom8.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5947"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/atom8.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5955"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"projects_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atom8.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/projects_cat?post=5955"},{"taxonomy":"projects_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atom8.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/projects_tag?post=5955"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}