African Journal of
Microbiology Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Microbiol. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0808
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJMR
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 5235

Full Length Research Paper

Using light emitting diodes at 450 nm for in vitro treatment of water intended for human consumption

Felipe Silva de Miranda
  • Felipe Silva de Miranda
  • Health Science Center, Federal University of Recôncavo da Bahia, Santo Antônio de Jesus, BA, Brazil. Avenida Carlos Amaral, 1015 - Cajueiro, Santo Antônio de Jesus - BA, zip code 44574-490, Brazil.
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Juciene de Jesus Barreto da Silva
  • Juciene de Jesus Barreto da Silva
  • Health Science Center, Federal University of Recôncavo da Bahia, Santo Antônio de Jesus, BA, Brazil. Avenida Carlos Amaral, 1015 - Cajueiro, Santo Antônio de Jesus - BA, zip code 44574-490, Brazil.
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Ana Lúcia Moreno Amor
  • Ana Lúcia Moreno Amor
  • Health Science Center, Federal University of Recôncavo da Bahia, Santo Antônio de Jesus, BA, Brazil. Avenida Carlos Amaral, 1015 - Cajueiro, Santo Antônio de Jesus - BA, zip code 44574-490, Brazil.
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Isabella de Matos Mendes da Silva
  • Isabella de Matos Mendes da Silva
  • Health Science Center, Federal University of Recôncavo da Bahia, Santo Antônio de Jesus, BA, Brazil. Avenida Carlos Amaral, 1015 - Cajueiro, Santo Antônio de Jesus - BA, zip code 44574-490, Brazil.
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  •  Received: 03 October 2017
  •  Accepted: 06 August 2018
  •  Published: 07 August 2018

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