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Charles chamberland biography
Charles Chamberland
| French microbiologist Date of Birth: Country: France |
Biography of Charles Chamberland
Charles Chamberland was a French microbiologist who is best known for his collaboration with Louis Pasteur.
He was born in Chilly-le-Vignoble, Jura in France.
The Chamberland Filter
In , Chamberland developed a filtration method and device now known as the "Chamberland filter" or the "Chamberland-Pasteur filter." This device, made of unglazed porcelain, had pores small enough to trap bacteria.
As a result, by passing a bacterial solution through this filter, it was possible to completely purify it from bacteria.
The Autoclave
In , Charles Chamberland began a research project that eventually led to the development of the laboratory autoclave, a device well-known to medical professionals and chemists.
He worked closely with Louis Pasteur during this time.
The Discovery of the Cholera Vaccine
It was Charles Chamberland who accidentally discovered the vaccine fo