Table 3 Mechanism of different kinds of organic molecules to kill microorganisms [36]
From: Biological Stability of Water-Based Cutting Fluids: Progress and Application
Types of bactericides | Mechanism |
|---|---|
Acid | Interaction with cell membrane |
Alcohol | Denature protein and dissolve cell membrane |
Formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasers | Combine with NH2 group and affect protein and nucleic acid |
Biguanides | Interact with cell membrane and affect protein and nucleic acid |
Isothiazolinone | Inhibit enzyme |
Phenolic compounds | Denature protein and modify cell membrane |