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Algal-Rich Drinking Source Water: Effects of Chlorine Pre-oxidation on Algal Growth, Algal Organic Matter, and the Potential of Disinfection By-Products
Pre-oxidants are frequently used to eliminate algae and to enhance the removal of algae organic matter (AOM) at the intakes of drinking water...
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Chlorine disinfection reduces the exposure risks of inhaled reclaimed water
The increasing application of reclaimed water in urban areas is a rising health concern. For instance, the inhalation of reclaimed water induces...
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Assessment of Surface Disinfection Effectiveness of Decontamination System COUNTERFOG® SDR-F05A+ Against Bacteriophage ɸ29
The experience of COVID19 pandemic has demonstrated the real concern of biological agents dispersed in the air and surfaces environments. Therefore,...
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Chemical disinfection as a simple and reliable method to control the amphibian chytrid fungus at breeding points of endangered amphibians
Chytridiomycosis caused by the fungal pathogen Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis ( Bd ) is pushing amphibians towards extinction. Whilst mitigation...
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Construction of a domestic wastewater disinfection filter from biosynthesized and commercial nanosilver: a comparative study
PurposeBiosynthesis of nanoparticles is an eco-friendly process and considered one of the most significant aspects of nanotechnology. Silver...
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Layer-by-layer assembled melanin nanoparticles thin films for photodynamic activity-based disinfection by ultraviolet A irradiation
Hospitalized patients with indwelling catheters face the threat of catheter-associated infections (CAIs), which often lead to high morbidity and...
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The Influence of Nanoparticle–Cell Ratios on the Disinfection of Escherichia Coli by Silver and Zinc Oxide in Low Concentrations
Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) embedded within ceramic water filters have gained popularity as a methodology for improved disinfection over filtration...
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Root canal disinfection and maintenance of the remnant tooth tissues by using grape seed and cranberry extracts
The purpose of this study was to perform an integrative review on the effects of cranberry and grape seed extracts concerning the disinfection of...
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Regenerative endodontic therapy in mature teeth with necrotic pulp and apical periodontitis using two disinfection protocols
ObjectiveThis study compared the effect of diode laser (DL) 980 nm and double antibiotic paste (DAP) on response of mature teeth with necrotic pulp...
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Synergistic Effect of Self-Doped TiO2 Nanotube Arrays and Ultraviolet (UV) on Enhanced Disinfection of Rainwater
Rainwater has been used in areas that have limited water resources. In this scenario, ultraviolet (UV) disinfection is often used to improve the...
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Skin disinfection using hygiene swabs for self-injection of diabetes medications: an overview of the current best practices
Injectable diabetes medications are widely available. Although self-injection techniques update with the release of new devices, current clinical...
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Novel Multi-featured Disinfection (MFD) System for COVID-19 and Related Pandemics
Society is under tremendous tension and pressure due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Coronavirus pandemic-2019 is a critical health emergency...
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Upcycling of waste EPS beads to immobilized codoped TiO2 photocatalysts for ciprofloxacin degradation and E. coli disinfection under sunlight
The emerging global problem of antimicrobial resistance needs immediate attention. In this regard, this work demonstrates the use of expanded...
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Photodynamic therapy for root canal disinfection in endodontics: an umbrella review
To evaluate and synthesize the evidence from the individual reviews that evaluated the efficacy of PDT therapy in root canal disinfection by...
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Emergence of potentially disinfection-resistant, naturalized Escherichia coli populations across food- and water-associated engineered environments
The Escherichia coli species is comprised of several ‘ecotypes’ inhabiting a wide range of host and natural environmental niches. Recent studies have...
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Combined peracetic acid: power ultrasound disinfection process enhances bioactive compounds and preserves quality attributes of fresh-cut lettuce (cv. Vera)
Lettuce ( Lactuca sativa ) is one of the most consumed vegetables, being an important source of carotenoids and polyphenols. Sanitization is a crucial...
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Investigating Disinfection Efficiency and Regrowth Control of Microorganisms in Urban Sewage Effluent Using Ultraviolet Radiation, Ozone, Gamma-Ray, and Dielectric Barrier Discharge Plasma
The current study aimed to compare ultraviolet (UV), ozone, gamma radiation, and dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasma at a pilot scale in terms...
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Design of a Medical Robot with Folding Mechanism Used for Disinfection in the Hard-to-Reach Areas
The paper presents a design of a medical robot used for disinfection in the hard-to-reach areas from the medical environment and other facilities....
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Surgical-site infection after hip fracture surgery: preoperative full-body disinfection compared to local disinfection of the surgical site—a population-based observational cohort study
PurposeSwedish national guidelines recommend full-body disinfection (FBD) with 4% chlorhexidine before hip fracture surgery to prevent surgical-site...
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Comparison of Er:YAG laser and ultrasonic in root canal disinfection under minimally invasive access cavity
The disinfection of root canal through minimally invasive access cavity remains questionable. This in vitro study compared the effectiveness of three...
