Influence of Impulse-Electric Field on Dielectric Properties of Nerve Membranes
Kerista Tarigan, Timbangen Sembiring, Basuki Wirjosentono
Department of Physics, FMIPA, Universitas Sumatera Utara
Department of Chemistry, FMIPA, Universitas Sumatera Utara
Abstract
An investigational study of the impulse-electric field on an increase in the potential of nerve membranes, increased ion absorption of Na, K, Cl, has been conducted. The aim of this study is not only to observe the performance of the electric field as a source of energy but also to look the effective, efficient and non-thermally disabling, disinfecting the microorganisms. Based on the result of research, qualitatively with object of parasitic nematode, there is tenfold increase possibly in critical nervous membrane from normal potential, in intensity of electrical field of 13.33 – 18.66 kV/cm in angle, θ = 44.41˚, and comparative membrane dielectric decreased to 0.2, it led to dielectric rupture, non-active effects, and needs an energy only 0.64 mJ for twenty triggers, with condition of electrode potential of 6.3 kV.
Keywords: Impulse-electric field, nematode, nerve membranes
Topic: Energy and environment materials