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Fields of application


The technology of ionization by means of accelerated electrons is already widely used throughout the world in the fields of medical product sterilisation and polymer processing.

Within the farm-produce industry, ionization is often used in decontamination processes. Many other applications are envisaged but their development is dependent upon untangling the knot of regulations existing within Europe.

World-wide, many projects for applications linked to the environment are in progress and pilot installations have already been installed.

Finally, selective applications linked to specific markets (doping of semi-conductors, colouring of glass in bottle-manufacturing…) provide worthwhile opportunities for development.

Sterilisation of medical and pharmaceutical materials

Action of the radiation :
Destruction of micro-organisms
  • Sterilisation, either directly or through the wrapping, of single usage medical/surgical equipment (gloves, syringes, scalpels), prostheses and implants, laboratory equipment…

  • Decontamination of fine pharmaceutical products: talc, biological powders.



    • Decontamination and conservation of food products

    Action of the radiation :
    Destruction des micro-organismes
  • Microbic decontamination of vegetables and dried fruits.
  • Conservation and pasteurisation of vegetables, fruits, meats and cheeses.
  • Destruction of salmonella (poultry, white of egg).
  • Inhibition of germination of bulbous vegetables.



    • Industrial applications

    Action of the radiation :
    Optimisation of physical-chemical properties by molecular transformation.
  • Polymerisation of composite materials, impregnated wood and concrete, resins, inks, paints and adhesives.

  • Reticulation of products made from polythene, elastomers, silicones, rubber, magnetic supports.

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    Pollution removal

    Action of the radiation :
    Destruction of micro-organisms, viruses and bacteria.
  • Disinfection of sludge after sewers have been cleaned out.
  • Decontamination of waste water.
  • Removal of pollution from smoke.
  • Sterilisation of hospital waste.

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