6.14: Physical Antimicrobial Control Last updated Jan 3, 2021 Save as PDF 6.13B: Damage to Proteins and Nucleic Acids 6.14A: Heat Page ID9210 BoundlessBoundless ( \newcommand{\kernel}{\mathrm{null}\,}\) Topic hierarchy6.14A: HeatHeat is one of the most common and easily available methods for controlling bacterial growth.6.14B: RadiationBoth non-ionizing and ionizing radiation methods are applied for sterilization.6.14C: Low TemperaturesLow temperatures usually inhibit or stop microbial growth and proliferation but often do not kill bacteria.6.14D: High Pressure6.14E: DesiccationDesiccation is the state of extreme dryness, or the process of extreme drying and can be used to control microbial growth.6.14F: Osmotic Pressure6.14G: FiltrationFluids that would be damaged by heat, irradiation, or chemical sterilization can be sterilized by microfiltration using membrane filters.