Atomic force microscopy study of morphological modifications induced by different decontamination treatments on Escherichia coli.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ultramic.2017.07.012
Abstract: In this paper we used atomic force microscopy (AFM) to investigate the surface morphology of Escherichia coli, after being subjected to decontamination treatments, at sub-MICs levels (minimal inhibitory concentrations), with different disinfectants used in hospitals,… read more here.
Keywords: microscopy; escherichia coli; force microscopy; decontamination treatments ... See more keywords
Unfolding the effects of decontamination treatments on the structural and functional integrity of N95 respirators via numerical simulations
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-08150-y
Abstract: Filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs) provide effective protection against diseases spread through airborne infectious droplets and particles. The widespread use of FFRs during the COVID-19 pandemic has not only led to supply shortages, but the disposal… read more here.
Keywords: structural functional; decontamination; decontamination treatments; functional integrity ... See more keywords