All decontamination articles
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NewsEfficacy of commercial disinfectants Virkon®S and Microchem Plus against poliovirus
The WHO 4th Global Action Plan for Poliovirus Containment (GAPIV) mandates poliovirus-essential facilities (PEFs) to validate on-site decontamination protocols for non-enveloped poliovirus, a pathogen resistant to many routine disinfectants. A study assessed two commercial biosecurity disinfectants.
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NewsSome resilient fungi might survive the long voyage to Mars
Researchers recently identified fungi in samples from spacecraft-associated environments, including cleanrooms. Conidia grown from those fungi survived after exposure to simulations of the harsh conditions of Mars and space travel.
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NewsCleanroom specialist Total Clean Air appointed European partner for US-based biodecontamination firm, TOMI
UK-BASED cleanroom engineering company Total Clean Air (TCA), a UKAS ISO 17025-accredited cleanroom constructor, has been appointed European partner for US-based decontamination technology firm TOMI®Environmental Solutions.
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NewsNew ultraviolet light air disinfection technology could help protect against healthcare infections and even the next pandemic
Low doses of a particular wavelength of ultraviolet light, known as far-UVC, can kill viruses and bacteria without the safety concerns of conventional ultraviolet light.
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NewsSelf-decontaminating fabric burns out viruses but is safe for skin
A new material that packs deadly heat for viruses on its outer surface while staying cool on the reverse side could transform the way we make and use personal protective equipment (PPE).