Research from the lab of Prof. Dr. Lode Godderis (KULeuven) showed that the Living Technologies microbiome was able to reduce the concentration of Particulate Matter (PM10 & PM2,5) and VOC’s by 50% (J. Verdonck 2016, J. Verdonck et al. 2018). Further research showed that the 11 Bacilli are able to reduce by 40% toxic Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (HAP’s) like toluene and ethylbenzene in indoor environments (A. Hulsmans, 2018). The mode of action was studied by the lab of Prof. Dr. ir. S. Lebeer (UAntwerp) by analyzing enzymatic activity and production biosurfactants to solve the apolara molecules in water in order to enter the bacterial cell for further metabolisation (M. Dekeukeleire 2021, 2023). When correctly applied in cleaning operations, the benign LT Bacilli resolve off-odors like sweat in sport centra or urine smell in toilets.
Research showed that the LT Bacilli reduce endotoxins. These are cell wall components of Gram-negative bacteria that make people sick. Symptoms include acute local lung symptoms (shortness of breath, dry cough, reduced lung capacity), systemic symptoms (headache, shortness of breath) and chronic symptoms (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, COPD) (NCvB 2019). On top, the Bacilli use allergens of dust mite, cat and dogs as metabolites thereby reducing the risks of allergies (Zajac et al. 2015).
The biosurfactants produced by the Bacilli reduce surface tension of water and accelerate drying out of surfaces. Thereby dirt and dust will not adhere and facilitates cleaning operations (Living Technologies 2022). Studies with SGS at customers premises showed that within carpets dust was lowered by a factor 10. The BioOrg cleaning products were developed to clean without drinking water and the use of detergents, soaps, additives, colorants, thereby creating a positive footprint.
Recent research from the lab of Prof. Dr. ir. I. Spacova showed that the LT bacilli contain immunoregulatory properties (UAntwerpen 2022). This is entirely in line with Prof. Graham Rook's "Old Friends Mechanism" (Rook et al. 2013) in which there is evidence that the rise in chronic inflammatory diseases (autoimmune diseases and allergies) in our latitudes is due to limited exposure from birth to immunoregulatory microorganisms such as Bacilli and Lactobacilli that have evolved along with humanity. In other words: surround yourself with friendly bacteria.
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Evaluation of existing cleaning protocols to embrace biophilic cleaning with ready to use liquids and methods that integrate friendly bacteria into every regular cleaning practice.
Process all technical info about operational Hvac installations: technical drawings, technical info sheets, air flow rates etc.
While all relevant data are gathered, elaborated engineering of healthy microbiome will be proposed including all relevant price offerings for liquids and services needed.
Analysis of minimal presence of friendly bacteria to monitor the Living Technologies microbiome functionality
Communication tooling for internal and external purpose will be included to inform all stakeholders about the Living Technologies microbiome benefits and positive impact fields
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