Healthcare textiles have seen a considerable transition throughout time, becoming an
increasingly important part of the healthcare ecosystem. A thorough introduction to …

Viral diseases have been present throughout human history, with early examples including
influenza (1500 BC), smallpox (1000 BC), and measles (200 BC). The term" virus" was first …

The global expansion of healthcare facilities has resulted in increased levels of infectious-
hazardous waste, posing serious threats to the environment and public health. Existing …

Respiratory masks are the primary and most effective means of protecting individuals from
airborne hazards such as droplets and particulate matter during public engagements …

Chemical recycling enables plastics to be a part of the circular economy as it can cope with
contaminated as well as mixed plastics waste. Herein, two important discoveries are …

Disposable surgical gowns are usually made from petroleum-based synthetic fibers that do
not naturally decompose, impacting the environment. A promising approach to diminish the …

• Reusable PPE preserves safety, while offering less severe environmental consequences
and reducing costs. Successful deployments of reusable gowns at large US medical centres …

Sustainability in producing and procuring personal protective equipment (PPE) has become
increasingly important in recent years as the COVID-19 pandemic multiplied their usage …

The production of bio-based polymers as replacements for fossil-based ones is becoming
increasingly important to the human society due to the decreasing availability of fossil …

The burgeoning crises of antimicrobial resistance and plastic pollution are converging in
healthcare settings, presenting a complex challenge to global health. This study investigates …