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Bio-Fires - An Eco-Friendly Alternative to Real Fires

Biofires are a warm and comfortable method of heating your home without harmful gases or soot. They are easy to set up similar to an electric fire.

The BARDA-funded contract supports development of the BioFire Emerging CoV Panel, which is a nucleic acid amplifying test that can be used with BioFire FilmArray Systems to detect known and emerging human coronaviruses in nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal sw and saliva specimens.

Eco-friendly

A bioethanol fire is a great eco-friendly alternative to gas or wood fires. The fuel is made from plant by-products and uses an natural process to convert sugars into alcohol. It offers many advantages over other types of fireplaces that include the absence of harmful emissions and a less carbon footprint. Bioethanol is also a safer alternative to other types of fires because it doesn't produce soot or smoke. It also doesn't require a flue, and can therefore be set up anywhere in your home or garden.

A multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacteria is one of the most serious health risks of the present. Fortunately, modern testing methods can help detect MDR bacteria and other infections earlier to prevent further complications. One test that can help is the BioFire FilmArray multiplex PCR system. This test uses an approach based on symptoms to identify the most common pathogens that cause sepsis. The results are accessible within an hour so that providers can start treatment immediately.

Molecular PCR is a method that amplifies DNA or RNA molecules into millions to billions of copies. This allows you to examine small amounts of body fluid or tissue for the presence of certain genetic sequences. It is an invaluable instrument for lab professionals, and it can assist them in diagnosing serious diseases in a quick and cost-effective way. The BioFire FilmArray PCR system is an innovative tool for infectious disease diagnosis, and it is suitable in a myriad of applications in hospitals and laboratories.

In the case for respiratory tests, you can apply a swab of alcohol to your nose before sending it to the lab. BioFire’s system allows clinicians to respond quickly and has a quick turnaround time. This means that patients will experience better outcomes and will spend less time waiting for the results.

The Chanouf Farm-Biofire company created an agroforestry waste recycling unit, that makes use of olive and pear tree waste to produce organic charcoal and biomass energy. The products are offered to the general public to replace traditional wood charcoal and coal briquettes with eco-friendly alternatives. These bio-waste products are also suitable for burning in a Kachelofen fireplace that produces radiant heat and is a greener alternative to electric or gas fires.

Clean burning

When you make use of bio-fire, you're not just reducing energy consumption, you're also helping the environment by using a sustainable fuel source. Bioethanol's combustion does not produce harmful gases, such as carbon dioxide. Instead, it releases water vapour and heat. This makes it a safer and cleaner option for indoor ethanol fireplaces use.

Ethanol is a byproduct of the fermentation of plant sugars and is classified as an energy source that is renewable. This means that it can be produced quickly and won't run out like fossil fuels like oil and coal. Bioethanol reduces dependence on imports from foreign countries and the possibility of shortages.

Bio-fires are easy to install and can be installed in existing fireplaces or as freestanding units. This makes them a convenient alternative to gas and wood fires. They also make ideal for homes and offices without chimneys or flues.

When a bio-fire is lit, a specific media is created inside the burner that absorbs liquid fuel ethanol while making it ready for combustion. The ethanol fuel burns in the flames, and the smoke are released into the air through the vent. The flames appear more natural and creates a mesmerising beauty that can't be replicated using gas or real wood fires.

Another advantage of bio-fires is that they don't need a flue or vent to replenish the oxygen used during combustion. They also don't release carbon monoxide, which is required to be vented into the air in gas fires that are open-fronted.

The BioFire Respiratory panel employs multiplex PCR to simultaneously test for respiratory pathogens. It takes around an hour. This allows doctors to detect and eliminate respiratory diseases quicker than they could through standard laboratory tests that require patients visits. This saves time and money for both the patient and health care system.

Safe indoors

Bio-fires are safer to use indoors compared to real fires because they release no smoke or ash, nor carcinogenic fumes. The bio-fires don't produce carbon monoxide, which can be dangerous if breathed in. However the bio-ethanol fuel is flammable and you must be careful when handling your burner and refilling it. The fuel should only be added after the burner has been switched off and the fire has cool. Any spills need to be cleaned up immediately.

The company's diagnostic FilmArray system - BioFire Torch and BioFire 2.0--are simple to use and can run eight different diagnostic panels approved by the US Food and Drug Administration and three additional panels that are approved for use in emergency situations and six environmental test panel. The tests include a revolutionary respiratory panel that has been developed to rapidly identify and discriminate between respiratory illnesses including COVID-19 as well as emerging coronaviruses.

The COVID-19 panel was awarded a grant from the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Initiative (BARDI), which is part of the US Department of Defense's Strategic Access Program. The COVID-19 test is an antigen-based method that allows clinicians to differentiate the symptoms caused by COVID-19 and other respiratory infections with the same precision as rapid antigen tests currently being used.

The company is also working on a test for SARS-CoV-2 for its Respiratory Panel 2.1. This multiplexed nucleic acid amplifying test will be available for use on the BioFire FilmArray 2.0 and Torch Systems, and will detect SARS-CoV-2 as well as 21 other respiratory pathogens in nasopharyngeal or saliva specimens within less than an hour. The assay will be developed in the shortest timeframe, and FDA approval for EUA and 510(k) will be scheduled to be granted by Q3 2020.

While bio-ethanol flame-effect fireplaces are extremely safe to use, they should be kept away from flammable materials such as pillows, blankets, and curtains. It is not recommended to place them near anything that can catch fire. Keep flammable materials away from the fires that cause flames by at least 10 feet. The bioethanol fuel must be stored in a place that is dry and secure where children or pets cannot easily reach it.

Simple to use

The bioethanol fireplace doesn't have a chimney to worry about. You will require a space to store the fuel and a place to store it. Once you've filled it and lit it, ignite it. This will create the appearance of a fire that is like a real fire. When the flame is lit, it will heat the room without much smoke. It will also produce heat like the wood-burning fireplace. Bio fires are easy to maintain, and don't require any maintenance, just the odd cleaning.

The BioFire RP2.1 Test, EZ unlike other tests that employ the syndromic method of identifying the symptoms of common infections it can give results in 45 minutes. This test is designed for patients with respiratory symptoms that are upper respiratory and has a 98% sensitivity rate. The test can identify up to 19 viruses and three bacteria in a single sample, making it a great choice for patient management.

The BioFire platform integrates multiplex testing, sample preparation and results reporting in one platform. This allows laboratories streamline their workflow, and eliminates the requirement for a sequential process that requires a separate and send-out test. This can lead to improved outcomes for patients, since the correct test is selected first time, and the need for costly tests based on culture is eliminated. In addition to this, the BioFire system can identify pathogens as well as their resistance genes to antimicrobials at the molecular level, giving information that is more sensitive than conventional methods.

Molecular diagnostics is increasingly being used to improve the outcomes of patients and treatment. The BioFire panel RP2.1+ employs an syndromic technique to simultaneously target 23 pathogens that are often implicated in respiratory illnesses. The assay is available on the BioFire film array 2.0 and Torch systems, and can provide results in just 45 minutes.

In the US, this assay is currently available under FDA Emergency Use Authorization (EUA), and will be commercially available after initial DoD demand is met. Additionally the BioFire Defense Team has created a fully-automated, sample-to-result assay to quickly identify of COVID-19. This assay is in development and will be available when initial DoD demands are fulfilled.