The bacteriophage phi 6 is a virus that belongs to a different Baltimore group than SARS-
CoV-2 (group III instead of IV). However, it has a round-like shape and a lipid envelope like …

Phages are efficient in diagnosing, treating, and preventing various diseases, and as
sensing elements in biosensors. Phage display alone has gained attention over the past …

Air ionizers and 222-nm krypton-chlorine (KrCl) excilamp have proven to be effective
disinfection apparatus for bacteria and viruses with limited health risks. We determined …

Numerical models have been used to predict the efficacy of ultraviolet (UV) lamps in
disinfecting indoor bioaerosols. However, detailed experimental data on both air and …

Abstract Laparoscopy of COVID-19-infected/suspected patients needs to be performed with
the utmost care due to the chances of virus carryover through the pneumoperitoneum gas. In …

The virucidal activity of the Zoono Z71 Microbe Shield surface sanitizer and protectant, a
quaternary ammonium compound (QAC)-based antimicrobial coating that was used by the …

Reports of COVID-19 cases potentially attributed to fomite transmission led to the extensive
use of various disinfectants to control viral spread. Alternative disinfectants, such as …

The continued threat of contamination of municipal water supplies necessitates the
systematic evaluation of the efficacy of existing unit processes to protect public health and …

Enveloped virus fate in the environment is not well understood; there are no quantitative
data on sunlight inactivation of enveloped viruses in water. Herein, we measured the …

Antimicrobial surfaces limit the spread of infectious diseases. To date, there is no
antimicrobial coating that has widespread use because of short-lived and limited spectrum …