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Activation energies for inactivating bacterial spores by heat, pressure, and CO2 treatments
| Treatment | Pressure (MPa) | Activation energy (kJ/mol) | Reference(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat | 0.1 | 221-351a | 21, 33 |
| Pressure | 100 | 143-247 | 24 |
| 200 | 198-270 | 24 | |
| CO2 | 30 | 94.5a | This study |
The data include data for G. stearothermophilus spores.
