HKUST researchers unveil eco-friendly disinfectant alternative to chloroxylenol
A widely used disinfectant worldwide, chloroxylenol, has been associated with eco-toxicological threats in water environments due to its relatively high ...
Tag: Disinfectant
Disinfectants play vital role in infection control and prevention
Infection control stands as a cornerstone of modern healthcare systems, safeguarding patients, healthcare professionals, and the community at large. By ...
Are self-sanitizing disinfectants containing quaternary ammonium compounds truly effective against respiratory viruses?
*Important notice: bioRxiv publishes preliminary scientific reports that are not peer-reviewed and, therefore, should not be regarded as conclusive, guide ...
How can Legionella pneumophila transmit through the hot water plumbing of residences and office buildings?
In a recent study published in the International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, researchers investigate the transmission of the ...
Australian researchers develop sprayable coating to shield surfaces from viruses, bacteria
A first-of-its-kind sprayable coating that can prevent the surface spread of infection from bacteria and viruses - including COVID-19 - ...
