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André A, Hecht K, Mischler S, Stäheli L, Kerhanaj F, Buller R, Kinner M, Freimüller Leischtfeld S, Chetschik I, Miescher Schwenninger S, Müller N. A new physical and biological strategy to reduce the content of zearalenone in infected wheat kernels: the effect of cold needle perforation, microorganisms, and purified enzyme. Food Res Int 2024; 186:114364. [PMID: 38729726 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2024.114364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Revised: 04/05/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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With the aim of reintroducing wheat grains naturally contaminated with mycotoxins into the food value chain, a decontamination strategy was developed in this study. For this purpose, in a first step, the whole wheat kernels were pre-treated using cold needle perforation. The pore size was evaluated by scanning electron microscopy and the accessibility of enzymes and microorganisms determined using fluorescent markers in the size range of enzymes (5 nm) and microorganisms (10 μm), and fluorescent microscopy. The perforated wheat grains, as well as non-perforated grains as controls, were then incubated with selected microorganisms (Bacillus megaterium Myk145 and B. licheniformis MA572) or with the enzyme ZHD518. The two bacilli strains were not able to significantly reduce the amount of zearalenone (ZEA), neither in the perforated nor in the non-perforated wheat kernels in comparison with the controls. In contrast, the enzyme ZHD518 significantly reduced the initial concentration of ZEA in the perforated and non-perforated wheat kernels in comparison with controls. Moreover, in vitro incubation of ZHD518 with ZEA showed the presence of two non-estrogenic degradation products of ZEA: hydrolysed zearalenone (HZEA) and decarboxylated hydrolysed ZEA (DHZEA). In addition, the physical pre-treatment led to a reduction in detectable mycotoxin contents in a subset of samples. Overall, this study emphasizes the promising potential of combining physical pre-treatment approaches with biological decontamination solutions in order to address the associated problem of mycotoxin contamination and food waste reduction.
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- Amandine André
- ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Department for Life Sciences und Facility Management, Institute of Food and Beverage Innovation, Einsiedlerstrasse 35, 8820 Wädenswil, Switzerland.
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- ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Department for Life Sciences und Facility Management, Institute of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Einsiedlerstrasse 31, 8820 Wädenswil, Switzerland
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- ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Department for Life Sciences und Facility Management, Institute of Food and Beverage Innovation, Einsiedlerstrasse 35, 8820 Wädenswil, Switzerland
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- ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Department for Life Sciences und Facility Management, Institute of Food and Beverage Innovation, Einsiedlerstrasse 35, 8820 Wädenswil, Switzerland
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- ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Department for Life Sciences und Facility Management, Institute of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Einsiedlerstrasse 31, 8820 Wädenswil, Switzerland
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- ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Department for Life Sciences und Facility Management, Institute of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Einsiedlerstrasse 31, 8820 Wädenswil, Switzerland
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- ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Department for Life Sciences und Facility Management, Institute of Food and Beverage Innovation, Einsiedlerstrasse 35, 8820 Wädenswil, Switzerland
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- ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Department for Life Sciences und Facility Management, Institute of Food and Beverage Innovation, Einsiedlerstrasse 35, 8820 Wädenswil, Switzerland
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- ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Department for Life Sciences und Facility Management, Institute of Food and Beverage Innovation, Einsiedlerstrasse 35, 8820 Wädenswil, Switzerland
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- ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Department for Life Sciences und Facility Management, Institute of Food and Beverage Innovation, Einsiedlerstrasse 35, 8820 Wädenswil, Switzerland
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- ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Department for Life Sciences und Facility Management, Institute of Food and Beverage Innovation, Einsiedlerstrasse 35, 8820 Wädenswil, Switzerland
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Ning R, Dong Y, Yang SR, Yang S, Zhou P, Xiong Z, Pan ZC, He CS, Lai B. Fe-N co-doped biochar derived from biomass waste triggers peracetic acid activation for efficient water decontamination. J Hazard Mater 2024; 470:134139. [PMID: 38555674 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.134139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2024] [Revised: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/24/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
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In this study, the porous carbon material (FeN-BC) with ultra-high catalytic activity was obtained from waste biomass through Fe-N co-doping. The prominent degradation rate (> 96.8%) of naproxen (NAP) was achieved over a wide pH range (pH 3.0-9.0) in FeN-BC/PAA system. Unlike previously reported iron-based peracetic acid (PAA) systems with •OH or RO• as the dominated reactive species, the degradation of contaminants was attributed to singlet oxygen (1O2) produced by organic radicals (RO•) decomposition, which was proved to be thermodynamically feasible and favorable by theoretical calculations. Combining the theoretical calculations, characteristic and experimental analysis, the synergistic effects of Fe and N were proposed and summarized as follows: i) promoted the formation of extensive defects and Fe0 species that facilitated electron transfer between FeN-BC and PAA and continuous Fe(II) generation; ii) modified the specific surface area (SSA) and the isoelectric point of FeN-BC in favor of PAA adsorption on the catalyst surface. This study provides a strategy for waste biomass reuse to construct a heterogeneous catalyst/PAA system for efficient water purification and reveals the synergistic effects of typical metal-heteroatom for PAA activation.
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- Ruyan Ning
- State Key Laboratory of Hydraulics and Mountain River Engineering, College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China; Sino-German Centre for Water and Health Research, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Hydraulics and Mountain River Engineering, College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China; Sino-German Centre for Water and Health Research, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Hydraulics and Mountain River Engineering, College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China; Sino-German Centre for Water and Health Research, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Hydraulics and Mountain River Engineering, College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China; Sino-German Centre for Water and Health Research, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Hydraulics and Mountain River Engineering, College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China; Sino-German Centre for Water and Health Research, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Hydraulics and Mountain River Engineering, College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China; Sino-German Centre for Water and Health Research, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China; Water Safety and Water Pollution Control Engineering Technology Research Center in Sichuan Province, Haitian Water Group, Chengdu 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Hydraulics and Mountain River Engineering, College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China; Sino-German Centre for Water and Health Research, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Hydraulics and Mountain River Engineering, College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China; Sino-German Centre for Water and Health Research, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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Durmaz K, Misbach M, Danoy A, Salvi JP, Bloch E, Bourrelly S, Verrier B, Sohier J. An innovative Fuller's earth-based film-forming formulation for skin decontamination, through removal and entrapment of an organophosphorus compound, paraoxon-ethyl. J Hazard Mater 2024; 470:134190. [PMID: 38593659 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.134190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 03/30/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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Organophosphorus compounds (OPs), such as VX, pose a significant threat due to their neurotoxic and hazardous properties. Skin decontamination is essential to avoid irreversible effects. Fuller's earth (FE), a phyllosilicate conventionally employed in powder form, has demonstrated decontamination capacity against OPs. The aim of this study was to develop a formulation that forms a film on the skin, with a significant OP removal capacity (>95 %) coupled with sequestration capabilities, favorable drying time and mechanical properties to allow for easy application and removal, particularly in emergency context. Various formulations were prepared using different concentrations of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), FE and surfactants. Their removal and sequestration capacity was tested using paraoxon-ethyl (POX), a chemical that simulates the behavior of VX. Formulations with removal capacity levels surpassing 95 % were mechanically characterized and cell viability assays were performed on Normal Human Dermal Fibroblast (NHDF). The four most promising formulations were used to assess decontamination efficacy on pig ear skin explants. These formulations showed decontamination levels ranging from 84.4 ± 4.7 % to 96.5 ± 1.3 %, which is equivalent to current decontamination methods. These results suggest that this technology could be a novel and effective tool for skin decontamination following exposure to OPs.
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- Kardelen Durmaz
- UMR 5305: Laboratoire de Biologie Tissulaire et d'Ingénierie Thérapeutique, CNRS/Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, 8 avenue Rockefeller, 69008 Lyon, France
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- UMR 5305: Laboratoire de Biologie Tissulaire et d'Ingénierie Thérapeutique, CNRS/Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, 8 avenue Rockefeller, 69008 Lyon, France
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- UMR 5305: Laboratoire de Biologie Tissulaire et d'Ingénierie Thérapeutique, CNRS/Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, 8 avenue Rockefeller, 69008 Lyon, France
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- UMR 5305: Laboratoire de Biologie Tissulaire et d'Ingénierie Thérapeutique, CNRS/Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, 8 avenue Rockefeller, 69008 Lyon, France
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- UMR 7246: Laboratoire MADIREL, CNRS/Université Aix-Marseille, 52 avenue Escadrille Normandie - Niemen, 13013 Marseille, France
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- UMR 7246: Laboratoire MADIREL, CNRS/Université Aix-Marseille, 52 avenue Escadrille Normandie - Niemen, 13013 Marseille, France
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- UMR 5305: Laboratoire de Biologie Tissulaire et d'Ingénierie Thérapeutique, CNRS/Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, 8 avenue Rockefeller, 69008 Lyon, France
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- UMR 5305: Laboratoire de Biologie Tissulaire et d'Ingénierie Thérapeutique, CNRS/Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, 8 avenue Rockefeller, 69008 Lyon, France.
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Kean IRL, Clark JA, Zhang Z, Daubney E, White D, Ferrando-Vivas P, Milla G, Cuthbertson B, Pappachan J, Klein N, Mouncey P, Rowan K, Myburgh J, Gouliouris T, Baker S, Parkhill J, Pathan N, Arctic Research Team. Short-duration selective decontamination of the digestive tract infection control does not contribute to increased antimicrobial resistance burden in a pilot cluster randomised trial (the ARCTIC Study). Gut 2024; 73:910-921. [PMID: 38253478 DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2023-330851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Selective decontamination of the digestive tract (SDD) is a well-studied but hotly contested medical intervention of enhanced infection control. Here, we aim to characterise the changes to the microbiome and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) gene profiles in critically ill children treated with SDD-enhanced infection control compared with conventional infection control. DESIGN We conducted shotgun metagenomic microbiome and resistome analysis on serial oropharyngeal and faecal samples collected from critically ill, mechanically ventilated patients in a pilot multicentre cluster randomised trial of SDD. The microbiome and AMR profiles were compared for longitudinal and intergroup changes. Of consented patients, faecal microbiome baseline samples were obtained in 89 critically ill children. Additionally, samples collected during and after critical illness were collected in 17 children treated with SDD-enhanced infection control and 19 children who received standard care. RESULTS SDD affected the alpha and beta diversity of critically ill children to a greater degree than standard care. At cessation of treatment, the microbiome of SDD patients was dominated by Actinomycetota, specifically Bifidobacterium, at the end of mechanical ventilation. Altered gut microbiota was evident in a subset of SDD-treated children who returned late longitudinal samples compared with children receiving standard care. Clinically relevant AMR gene burden was unaffected by the administration of SDD-enhanced infection control compared with standard care. SDD did not affect the composition of the oral microbiome compared with standard treatment. CONCLUSION Short interventions of SDD caused a shift in the microbiome but not of the AMR gene pool in critically ill children at the end mechanical ventilation, compared with standard antimicrobial therapy.
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- Department of Paediatrics, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- Department of Paediatrics, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
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- Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
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- The George Institute for Global Health, Newtown, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- Department of Paediatrics, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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Bogaert D, van Schaik W. Selective decontamination of the digestive tract in critically ill children: fighting fire with fire or burning down the house? Gut 2024; 73:883-884. [PMID: 38519126 DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2024-331955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2024] [Accepted: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/24/2024]
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- Debby Bogaert
- Department of Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Centre for Inflammation Research, Institute for Regeneration and Repair, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Institute of Microbiology and Infection, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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Richter WR, Weston BL, Sunderman MM, Willenberg Z, Ratliff K, Wood JP. Neutralization of ricin toxin on building interior surfaces using liquid decontaminants. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0302967. [PMID: 38722908 PMCID: PMC11081333 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0302967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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Ricin is a highly toxic protein, capable of inhibiting protein synthesis within cells, and is produced from the beans of the Ricinus communis (castor bean) plant. Numerous recent incidents involving ricin have occurred, many in the form of mailed letters resulting in both building and mail sorting facility contamination. The goal of this study was to assess the decontamination efficacy of several commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) cleaners and decontaminants (solutions of sodium hypochlorite [bleach], quaternary ammonium, sodium percarbonate, peracetic acid, and hydrogen peroxide) against a crude preparation of ricin toxin. The ricin was inoculated onto four common building materials (pine wood, drywall joint tape, countertop laminate, and industrial carpet), and the decontaminants were applied to the test coupons using a handheld sprayer. Decontamination efficacy was quantified using an in-vitro cytotoxicity assay to measure the quantity of bioactive ricin toxin extracted from test coupons as compared to the corresponding positive controls (not sprayed with decontaminant). Results showed that decontamination efficacy varied by decontaminant and substrate material, and that efficacy generally improved as the number of spray applications or contact time increased. The solutions of 0.45% peracetic acid and the 20,000-parts per million (ppm) sodium hypochlorite provided the overall best decontamination efficacy. The 0.45% peracetic acid solution achieved 97.8 to 99.8% reduction with a 30-min contact time.
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- Battelle Memorial Institute, Columbus, OH, United States of America
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- Battelle Memorial Institute, Columbus, OH, United States of America
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- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, Research Triangle Park, NC, United States of America
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- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, Research Triangle Park, NC, United States of America
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Reis A, Sampaio C, Sousa W, Aguiar L, Bertelli L. Key topics for making decisions on decorporation terapies. Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2024; 200:707-714. [PMID: 38678315 DOI: 10.1093/rpd/ncae097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2023] [Revised: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024]
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Decorporation therapies increase the excretion of the incorporated material and therefore may reduce the probability of the occurrence of stochastic effects and may avoid deterministic effects in persons internally contaminated with radionuclides. The decision to initiate decorporation therapy should consider the effects of treatment in relation to the benefit provided. The literature presents threshold values above which treatment is recommended. The objective of this work is to collect and summarize recommendations on decorporation therapy. Ten key topics are presented for consideration by a multidisciplinary team when assessing the risk-benefit balance for performing decorporation therapy.
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- Arlene Reis
- Institute of Radiation Protection and Dosimetry (IRD), Division of Dosimetry and Radiation Protection, Barra da Tijuca, RJ 22783-127, Brazil
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- Institute of Radiation Protection and Dosimetry (IRD), Division of Dosimetry and Radiation Protection, Barra da Tijuca, RJ 22783-127, Brazil
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- Institute of Radiation Protection and Dosimetry (IRD), Division of Dosimetry and Radiation Protection, Barra da Tijuca, RJ 22783-127, Brazil
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- Institute of Radiation Protection and Dosimetry (IRD), Division of Dosimetry and Radiation Protection, Barra da Tijuca, RJ 22783-127, Brazil
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- L Bertelli & Associates, 6190 S Eagle Nest Drive Murray, UT, 84123, USA
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Franken J, Mikler J. Reactive skin decontamination lotion (RSDL) safety with clinical antiseptics and hemostatic agents. Toxicol Lett 2024; 395:11-16. [PMID: 38484828 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2024.02.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2023] [Revised: 02/23/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/21/2024]
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Reactive skin decontamination lotion (RSDL) is a Health Canada approved product used by the Canadian Armed Forces for removal and inactivation of toxic chemicals on skin. Although it is considered very safe when used as directed, questions have been raised regarding whether topical RSDL in the medical setting will react exothermically with antiseptic compounds on the casualty's epidermis that could result in thermal burns. Benchtop experiments were conducted to investigate reactivity of RSDL with various antiseptic compounds or hemostatic agents. Temperature changes were closely monitored in three different volume ratios, 1:10, 1:1, and 10:1 over a time course of 16 minutes. Chlorine based bleaches versus RSDL were included as a positive control and were the only combination that exhibited a significant exothermic reaction capable of causing minor thermal burns. RSDL was also evaluated with antiseptic solution applied to swine epidermal tissue without observation of visual irritation; then in lacerated skeletal muscle tissue which resulted in no measured temperature change. The conclusion of this study is that antiseptics and hemostatic agents can be used as required on a patient decontaminated with RSDL as no exothermic reaction will occur.
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- Jessica Franken
- Defence Research and Development Canada - Suffield Research Centre, Department of National Defence, Suffield, Alberta, Canada.
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- Defence Research and Development Canada - Suffield Research Centre, Department of National Defence, Suffield, Alberta, Canada
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Ali Babeker TM, Lv S, Wu J, Zhou J, Chen Q. Insight into Cu (II) adsorption on pyrochar and hydrochar resultant from Acacia Senegal waste for wastewater decontamination. Chemosphere 2024; 356:141881. [PMID: 38575078 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2023] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 03/31/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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Acacia Senegal waste (ASW) is remaining biomass following gum Arabic harvesting and has no use mentioned in the literature as of yet. This study aims to convert ASW into valuable biochar via two comparative thermal and hydrothermal techniques, which include pyrochar ASW at 300 °C (PC ASW300) and hydrochar ASW at 180 °C (HC ASW180), respectively, for Cu (II) adsorption from aqueous solutions. SEM-EDS, FTIR, XRD, and XPS were used to characterize the biochar. Adsorption performance was studied as a function of pH, contact time, and adsorbent concentration. Adsorption kinetics were best fit for a pseudo-second-order model. And thermodynamics studies revealed that Cu (II) on biochar was endothermic, spontaneous, and best fitted to the Langmuir isotherm model. Pyrochar adsorption capacity (31.93 mg g-1) was seven times that of hydrochar (5.45 mg g-1). ASW treated with phosphorus (PC H3PO4 and HC H3PO4) prior to the carbonization altered the pore structure and surface functional groups as well (O-P-O, P-CH3, and P-OH) of biochar. It was found that treating with phosphorous acid increased adsorption capacity to 141.7 mg g-1 and 22.24 mg g-1 for PC H3PO4 and HC H3PO4, respectively. The surface functional groups of biochar resulted from lignin, alkaloids, and polysaccharides combined with Cu (II) during the adsorption process via surface complexation accompanied by π-electron interaction and Cu (II) reduction. These findings shed light on the ASW biochar potential as a new green cost-effective adsorbent and drew an insightful understanding of Cu (II) adsorption performance and mechanism. It is concluded that ASW-derived biochar is highly effective and a promising alternative for Cu (II) decontamination from wastewater.
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- Tawasul Mohammed Ali Babeker
- School of Environment Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, PR China; Industrial Research and Consultancy Center, Ministry of Industry, Khartoum, Sudan
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- School of Environment Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, PR China
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- School of Environment Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, PR China
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- School of Environment Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, PR China; Shanghai Institution of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai, 200092, PR China; State Environmental Protection Engineering Center for Pollution Treatment and Control in Textile Industry, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, PR China
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- School of Environment Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, PR China; Shanghai Institution of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai, 200092, PR China; State Environmental Protection Engineering Center for Pollution Treatment and Control in Textile Industry, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, PR China.
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Ha S, Shin J, Sung J, Park K. A green approach to efficient soil decontamination using supercritical carbon dioxide and ethanol. J Environ Radioact 2024; 275:107425. [PMID: 38554648 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvrad.2024.107425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Revised: 03/09/2024] [Accepted: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
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As the need for global decommissioning and site remediation of aging and shut-down nuclear power plants continues to grow, it becomes increasingly crucial to efficiently treat contaminated soil while minimizing waste generation. This study explores an innovative soil decontamination approach that utilizes supercritical carbon dioxide (SCCO₂) as the primary solvent, along with ethanol as a co-solvent and specific additives, including a chelate ligand (catechol ligand) and a co-ligand (NEt₄PFOSA). The advantages of SCCO₂, such as its penetration and solubility, coupled with its ability to separate from radioactive waste, are harnessed in this research. The study demonstrates that the combination of SCCO₂, ethanol, and additives significantly enhances decontamination efficiency, particularly for cesium (Cs), strontium (Sr), and uranium (U) contamination. Results indicate that decontamination efficiency varies with soil particle size, with smaller particles presenting greater challenges. This study presents a promising eco-friendly soil decontamination technology using SCCO₂ containing ethanol and specific additives to efficiently reduce radioactive contamination in soil.
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- Seungil Ha
- Korea Institute of Nuclear Non-proliferation and Control, Daejun, 34101, Republic of Korea
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- National Research Foundation of Korea, Daejun, 34113, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nuclear Engineering, Kyung Hee University, Yongin-si, 17104, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nuclear Engineering, Kyung Hee University, Yongin-si, 17104, Republic of Korea.
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Kirnon S. The role of decontamination in reducing healthcare-associated infections. Nurs Stand 2024; 39:45-50. [PMID: 38462981 DOI: 10.7748/ns.2024.e12302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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Effective decontamination is a vital aspect of infection prevention and control, and has a crucial role in reducing healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs). Various decontamination methods can be used in healthcare settings to ensure that medical devices, equipment and the clinical environment are safe. It is essential for nurses and other healthcare staff to have adequate knowledge of the decontamination methods and infection prevention and control practices required to prevent HCAIs. This article discusses the most common HCAIs, decontamination methods that can be used, and relevant UK legislation, policies and guidance. It also outlines nurses' responsibilities in relation to infection prevention and control and the importance of education and training in this area, with a particular focus on integrating human factors.
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- Shirley Kirnon
- College of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences, Birmingham City University, Birmingham, England
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Lemieux P, Touati A, Sawyer J, Aslett D, Serre S, Pourdeyhimi B, Grondin P, McArthur T, Abdel-Hady A, Monge M. Use of semi-permeable bag materials to facilitate on-site treatment of biological agent-contaminated waste. Waste Manag 2024; 178:292-300. [PMID: 38422682 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2024.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Revised: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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Clean up following the wide-area release of a persistent biological agent has the potential to generate significant waste. Waste containing residual levels of biological contaminants may require off-site shipment under the U.S. Department of Transportation's (US DOT) solid waste regulations for Category A infectious agents, which has packaging and size limitations that do not accommodate large quantities. Treating the waste on-site to inactivate the bio-contaminants could alleviate the need for Category A shipping and open the possibility for categorizing the waste as conventional solid waste with similar shipping requirements as municipal garbage. To collect and package waste for on-site treatment, a semi-permeable nonwoven-based fabric was developed. The fabric was designed to contain residual bio-contaminants while providing sufficient permeability for penetration by a gaseous decontamination agent. The nonwoven fabric was tested in two bench-scale experiments. First, decontamination efficacy and gas permeability were evaluated by placing test coupons inoculated with spores of a Bacillus anthracis surrogate inside the nonwoven material. After chlorine dioxide fumigation, the coupons were analyzed for spore viability and results showed a ≥6 Log reduction on all test materials except glass. Second, filters cut from the nonwoven material were tested in parallel with commercially available cellulose acetate filters having a known pore size (0.45 μm) and results demonstrate that the two materials have similar permeability characteristics. Overall, results suggest that the nonwoven material could be used to package waste at the point of generation and then moved to a nearby staging area where it could be fumigated to inactivate bio-contaminants.
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- Paul Lemieux
- Center for Environmental Solutions and Emergency Response, Office of Research and Development, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC, United States.
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- Jacobs Technology Inc., Research Triangle Park, NC, United States
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- Jacobs Technology Inc., Research Triangle Park, NC, United States
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- Center for Environmental Solutions and Emergency Response, Office of Research and Development, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC, United States
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- The Nonwovens Institute, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, United States
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- The Nonwovens Institute, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, United States
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- Science Systems and Applications, Inc., Lanham, MD, United States
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- Jacobs Technology Inc., Research Triangle Park, NC, United States
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- Consolidated Safety Services, Inc., Research Triangle Park, NC, United States
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Munteanu I, Starodub E, Bazgan S, Turcan M, Paslari T, Podoleanu D, Enaki NA. Ultraviolet C intensity dependence of decontamination efficiency for pathogens as function of repacked metamaterials with screw channels. Eur Biophys J 2024; 53:133-145. [PMID: 38418765 DOI: 10.1007/s00249-024-01702-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Revised: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 02/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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A new method for repackaging optical metamaterials formed from quartz spheres (fibers) of various diameters is proposed for ultraviolet C disinfection of infected liquids by pathogens (viruses and bacteria). The main idea of the new equipment is connected with the rotation of a contaminated fluid by screw channels within a metamaterial matrix prepared from UVC fibers/spherical optics, to improve the decontamination efficiency. In demonstration of the viability of this approach, dynamic and static inactivation of Baker's yeast via Ultraviolet C radiation regimes are used in this paper to show the efficacy of decontamination within the screw channels.
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- Ion Munteanu
- Quantum Optics and Kinetic Processes Lab, Institute of Applied Physics, Moldova State University, 5 Academiei Street, Chișinău, 2028, Republic of Moldova.
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- Quantum Optics and Kinetic Processes Lab, Institute of Applied Physics, Moldova State University, 5 Academiei Street, Chișinău, 2028, Republic of Moldova
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- Quantum Optics and Kinetic Processes Lab, Institute of Applied Physics, Moldova State University, 5 Academiei Street, Chișinău, 2028, Republic of Moldova
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- Quantum Optics and Kinetic Processes Lab, Institute of Applied Physics, Moldova State University, 5 Academiei Street, Chișinău, 2028, Republic of Moldova
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- Quantum Optics and Kinetic Processes Lab, Institute of Applied Physics, Moldova State University, 5 Academiei Street, Chișinău, 2028, Republic of Moldova
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- Quantum Optics and Kinetic Processes Lab, Institute of Applied Physics, Moldova State University, 5 Academiei Street, Chișinău, 2028, Republic of Moldova
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- Quantum Optics and Kinetic Processes Lab, Institute of Applied Physics, Moldova State University, 5 Academiei Street, Chișinău, 2028, Republic of Moldova
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Bryant JA, Longmire C, Sridhar S, Janousek S, Kellinger M, Wright RC. TidyTron: Reducing lab waste using validated wash-and-reuse protocols for common plasticware in Opentrons OT-2 lab robots. SLAS Technol 2024; 29:100107. [PMID: 37696493 DOI: 10.1016/j.slast.2023.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 08/26/2023] [Indexed: 09/13/2023]
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Every year biotechnology labs generate a combined total of ∼5.5 million tons of plastic waste. As the global bioeconomy expands, biofoundries will inevitably increase plastic consumption in-step with synthetic biology scaling. Decontamination and reuse of single-use plastics could increase sustainability and reduce recurring costs of biological research. However, throughput and variable cleaning quality make manual decontamination impractical in most instances. Automating single-use plastic cleaning with liquid handling robots makes decontamination more practical by offering higher throughput and consistent cleaning quality. However, open-source, validated protocols using low-cost lab robotics for effective decontamination of plasticware-facilitating safe reuse-have not yet been developed. Here we introduce and validate TidyTron: a library of protocols for cleaning micropipette tips and microtiter plates that are contaminated with DNA, E. coli, and S. cerevisiae. We tested a variety of cleaning solutions, contact times, and agitation methods with the aim of minimizing time and cost, while maximizing cleaning stringency and sustainability. We tested and validated these cleaning procedures by comparing fresh (first-time usage) versus cleaned tips and plates for contamination with cells, DNA, or cleaning solutions. We assessed contamination by measuring colony forming units by plating, PCR efficiency and DNA concentration by qPCR, and event counts and debris by flow cytometry. Open source cleaning protocols are available at https://github.com/PlantSynBioLab/TidyTron and hosted on a graphical user interface at https://jbryantvt.github.io/TidyTron/.
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- John A Bryant
- Department of Biological Systems Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA 24061, United States
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- Department of Biological Systems Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA 24061, United States
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- Department of Biological Systems Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA 24061, United States
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- Department of Biological Systems Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA 24061, United States
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- Department of Biological Systems Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA 24061, United States
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- Department of Biological Systems Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA 24061, United States.
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Goenaga-Mafud LC, Vollet-Filho JD, Costa C, Inada NM, Netto AS, Kurachi C, Bagnato VS. A proof-of-principle for decontamination of transplantation kidney through UV-C exposition of the perfusate solution. Sci Rep 2024; 14:5715. [PMID: 38459094 PMCID: PMC10923919 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-55574-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024] Open
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Kidney transplantation is a common yet highly demanding medical procedure worldwide, enhancing the quality of life for patients with chronic kidney disease. Despite its prevalence, the procedure faces a shortage of available organs, partly due to contamination by microorganisms, leading to significant organ disposal. This study proposes utilizing photonic techniques associated with organ support machines to prevent patient contamination during kidney transplantation. We implemented a decontamination system using ultraviolet-C (UV-C) irradiation on the preservation solution circulating through pigs' kidneys between harvest and implant. UV-C irradiation, alone or combined with ultrasound (US) and Ps80 detergent during ex-vivo swine organ perfusion in a Lifeport® Kidney Transporter machine, aimed to reduce microbiological load in both fluid and organ. Results show rapid fluid decontamination compared to microorganism release from the organ, with notable retention. By including Ps80 detergent at 0.5% during UV-C irradiation 3 log10 (CFU mL-1) of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria previously retained in the organ were successfully removed, indicating the technique's feasibility and effectiveness.
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- L C Goenaga-Mafud
- São Carlos Institute of Physics, University of São Paulo, São Carlos, SP, Brazil.
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- São Carlos Institute of Physics, University of São Paulo, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- São Carlos Institute of Physics, University of São Paulo, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- São Carlos Institute of Physics, University of São Paulo, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Animal Science and Food Engineering, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga, SP, Brazil
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- São Carlos Institute of Physics, University of São Paulo, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- São Carlos Institute of Physics, University of São Paulo, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
- Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University College of Engineering, College Station, TX, USA
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Ruijter BN, Muiselaar RFJ, Tushuizen ME, Van Hoek B. Bacterial Infections After Liver Transplantation and the Role of Oral Selective Digestive Decontamination: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Transplant Proc 2024; 56:427-433. [PMID: 38341298 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2023.12.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2023] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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BACKGROUND Bacterial infections are common after liver transplantation (LT) and cause serious morbidity and mortality. In our center, prolonged selective digestive decontamination (SDD) is the standard of care, which may lead to a reduced number and severity of bacterial infections. The aim of the current study was to investigate bacterial infection rates, the causative pathogens, localization, and the possible influence of SDD within the first year after LT. METHODS A retrospective single-center cohort study was performed. Patients within their first year after LT between 2012 and 2017 were included. Patients received SDD for 3 weeks immediately after LT. The type of infection, bacterial subtype, CSI classification, severity, and potential interventions were recorded. RESULTS One hundred eighty-six patients were included in the study. Seventy-eight patients (41.9%) had a bacterial infection within the first year after LT. The most common types of infection were cholangitis (25.8%) and secondary infected abdominal fluid collections (25.3%). The most common bacteria were Gram-positive enterococcal- (36.5%) and Gram-negative enterobacterial species (34.2%). 35.5% of the infections occurred within the first month after LT, mainly caused by Gram-positive bacteria (76.7%). CONCLUSIONS Cholangitis and infected abdominal fluid are the most common types of infection within one year after LT, mainly caused by enterococcal- and enterobacterial species. Within the first month after LT, infections were mostly caused by Gram-positive bacteria, which could be a consequence of protocol use of SDD. The results can be used for the choice of empirical antibiotic therapy based on the most common types of bacteria and the time frame after LT.
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- Bastian N Ruijter
- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Transplantation Center, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Transplantation Center, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Transplantation Center, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Transplantation Center, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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Costa RC, Takeda TTS, Dini C, Bertolini M, Ferreira RC, Pereira G, Sacramento CM, Ruiz KGS, Feres M, Shibli JA, Barāo VAR, Souza JGS. Efficacy of a novel three-step decontamination protocol for titanium-based dental implants: An in vitro and in vivo study. Clin Oral Implants Res 2024; 35:268-281. [PMID: 38131526 DOI: 10.1111/clr.14224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Revised: 11/05/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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AIM The aim of the study was to evaluate several mechanical and chemical decontamination methods associated with a newly introduced biofilm matrix disruption strategy for biofilm cleaning and preservation of implant surface features. MATERIALS AND METHODS Titanium (Ti) discs were obtained by additive manufacturing. Polymicrobial biofilm-covered Ti disc surfaces were decontaminated with mechanical [Ti curette, Teflon curette, Ti brush, water-air jet device, and Er:YAG laser] or chemical [iodopovidone (PVPI) 0.2% to disrupt the extracellular matrix, along with amoxicillin; minocycline; tetracycline; H2 O2 3%; chlorhexidine 0.2%; NaOCl 0.95%; hydrocarbon-oxo-borate-based antiseptic] protocols. The optimal in vitro mechanical/chemical protocol was then tested in combination using an in vivo biofilm model with intra-oral devices. RESULTS Er:YAG laser treatment displayed optimum surface cleaning by biofilm removal with minimal deleterious damage to the surface, smaller Ti release, good corrosion stability, and improved fibroblast readhesion. NaOCl 0.95% was the most promising agent to reduce in vitro and in vivo biofilms and was even more effective when associated with PVPI 0.2% as a pre-treatment to disrupt the biofilm matrix. The combination of Er:YAG laser followed by PVPI 0.2% plus NaOCl 0.95% promoted efficient decontamination of rough Ti surfaces by disrupting the biofilm matrix and killing remnants of in vivo biofilms formed in the mouth (the only protocol to lead to ~99% biofilm eradication). CONCLUSION Er:YAG laser + PVPI 0.2% + NaOCl 0.95% can be a reliable decontamination protocol for Ti surfaces, eliminating microbial biofilms without damaging the implant surface.
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- Raphael Cavalcante Costa
- Department of Prosthodontics and Periodontology, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Prosthodontics and Periodontology, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Prosthodontics and Periodontology, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Periodontics and Preventive Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Periodontology, Dental Research Division, Guarulhos University, Guarulhos, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Periodontology, Dental Research Division, Guarulhos University, Guarulhos, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Prosthodontics and Periodontology, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Prosthodontics and Periodontology, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Periodontology, Dental Research Division, Guarulhos University, Guarulhos, São Paulo, Brazil
- Department of Oral Medicine, Infection and Immunity, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Periodontology, Dental Research Division, Guarulhos University, Guarulhos, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Prosthodontics and Periodontology, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Periodontology, Dental Research Division, Guarulhos University, Guarulhos, São Paulo, Brazil
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Gopalan T, Muhamad MR, Wai Hoe VC, Hassandarvish P. N95 respirator hybrid decontamination method using Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI) coupled with Microwave-Generated Steam (MGS). PLoS One 2024; 19:e0296871. [PMID: 38319932 PMCID: PMC10846690 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0296871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2024] Open
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The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has induced a critical supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) especially N95 respirators. Utilizing respirator decontamination procedures to reduce the pathogen load of a contaminated N95 respirator can be a viable solution for reuse purposes. In this study, the efficiency of a novel hybrid respirator decontamination method of ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) which utilizes ultraviolet-C (UV-C) rays coupled with microwave-generated steam (MGS) against feline coronavirus (FCoV) was evaluated. The contaminated 3M 1860 respirator pieces were treated with three treatments (UVGI-only, MGS-only, and Hybrid-UVGI + MGS) with variable time. The virucidal activity was evaluated using the TCID50 method. The comparison of decontamination efficiency of the treatments indicated that the hybrid method achieved at least a pathogen log reduction of 4 logs, faster than MGS and UVGI. These data recommend that the proposed hybrid decontamination system is more effective comparatively in achieving pathogen log reduction of 4 logs.
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- Thirumaaran Gopalan
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Centre of Advanced Manufacturing and Material Processing (AMMP Centre), Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Centre for Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Practice, Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Tropical Infectious Diseases Research & Education Centre, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Konchekov EM, Gudkova VV, Burmistrov DE, Konkova AS, Zimina MA, Khatueva MD, Polyakova VA, Stepanenko AA, Pavlik TI, Borzosekov VD, Malakhov DV, Kolik LV, Gusein-zade N, Gudkov SV. Bacterial Decontamination of Water-Containing Objects Using Piezoelectric Direct Discharge Plasma and Plasma Jet. Biomolecules 2024; 14:181. [PMID: 38397418 PMCID: PMC10886754 DOI: 10.3390/biom14020181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2023] [Revised: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Cold atmospheric plasma has become a widespread tool in bacterial decontamination, harnessing reactive oxygen and nitrogen species to neutralize bacteria on surfaces and in the air. This technology is often employed in healthcare, food processing, water treatment, etc. One of the most energy-efficient and universal methods for creating cold atmospheric plasma is the initiation of a piezoelectric direct discharge. The article presents a study of the bactericidal effect of piezoelectric direct discharge plasma generated using the multifunctional source "CAPKO". This device allows for the modification of the method of plasma generation "on the fly" by replacing a unit (cap) on the working device. The results of the generation of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species in a buffer solution in the modes of direct discharge in air and a plasma jet with an argon flow are presented. The bactericidal effect of these types of plasma against the bacteria E. coli BL21 (DE3) was studied. The issues of scaling the treatment technique are considered.
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- Evgeny M. Konchekov
- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 119991 Moscow, Russia; (V.V.G.); (D.E.B.); (N.G.-z.); (S.V.G.)
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- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 119991 Moscow, Russia; (V.V.G.); (D.E.B.); (N.G.-z.); (S.V.G.)
- Institute of Physical Research and Technology, Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), 117198 Moscow, Russia
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- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 119991 Moscow, Russia; (V.V.G.); (D.E.B.); (N.G.-z.); (S.V.G.)
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- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 119991 Moscow, Russia; (V.V.G.); (D.E.B.); (N.G.-z.); (S.V.G.)
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- Institute of Physical Research and Technology, Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), 117198 Moscow, Russia
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- Institute of Physical Research and Technology, Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), 117198 Moscow, Russia
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- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 119991 Moscow, Russia; (V.V.G.); (D.E.B.); (N.G.-z.); (S.V.G.)
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- Center for Precision Genome Editing and Genetic Technologies for Biomedicine, Institute of Gene Biology, Russian Academy of Sciences, 119334 Moscow, Russia
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- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 119991 Moscow, Russia; (V.V.G.); (D.E.B.); (N.G.-z.); (S.V.G.)
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- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 119991 Moscow, Russia; (V.V.G.); (D.E.B.); (N.G.-z.); (S.V.G.)
- Institute of Physical Research and Technology, Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), 117198 Moscow, Russia
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- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 119991 Moscow, Russia; (V.V.G.); (D.E.B.); (N.G.-z.); (S.V.G.)
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- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 119991 Moscow, Russia; (V.V.G.); (D.E.B.); (N.G.-z.); (S.V.G.)
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- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 119991 Moscow, Russia; (V.V.G.); (D.E.B.); (N.G.-z.); (S.V.G.)
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- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 119991 Moscow, Russia; (V.V.G.); (D.E.B.); (N.G.-z.); (S.V.G.)
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Hart I, Wells C, Tsigarida A, Bezerra B. Effectiveness of mechanical and chemical decontamination methods for the treatment of dental implant surfaces affected by peri-implantitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Clin Exp Dent Res 2024; 10:e839. [PMID: 38345466 PMCID: PMC10847712 DOI: 10.1002/cre2.839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2023] [Revised: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/15/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE To assess which decontamination method(s) used for the debridement of titanium surfaces (disks and dental implants) contaminated with bacterial, most efficiently eliminate bacterial biofilms. MATERIAL AND METHODS A systematic search was conducted in four electronic databases between January 1, 2010 and October 31, 2022. The search strategy followed the PICOS format and included only in vitro studies completed on either dental implant or titanium disk samples. The assessed outcome variable consisted of the most effective method(s)-chemical or mechanical- removing bacterial biofilm from titanium surfaces. A meta-analysis was conducted, and data was summarized through single- and multi-level random effects model (p < .05). RESULTS The initial search resulted in 5260 articles after the removal of duplicates. After assessment by title, abstract, and full-text review, a total of 13 articles met the inclusion criteria for this review. Different decontamination methods were assessed, including both mechanical and chemical, with the most common method across studies being chlorhexidine (CHX). Significant heterogeneity was noted across the included studies. The meta-analyses only identified a significant difference in biofilm reduction when CHX treatment was compared against PBS. The remaining comparisons did not identify significant differences between the various decontamination methods. CONCLUSIONS The present results do not demonstrate that one method of decontamination is superior in eliminating bacterial biofilm from titanium disk and implant surfaces.
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- Iain Hart
- Department of Periodontology, Eastman Institute for Oral HealthUniversity of RochesterRochesterNew YorkUSA
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- Statistical Methods and Data AnalyticsUCLA Office of Advanced Research ComputingLos AngelesCaliforniaUSA
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- Department of Periodontology, Eastman Institute for Oral HealthUniversity of RochesterRochesterNew YorkUSA
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- Section of Periodontics, Division of Regenerative and Reconstructive SciencesUCLA School of DentistryLos AngelesCaliforniaUSA
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Ludwig-Begall LF, Heyne B. aPDI meets PPE: photochemical decontamination in healthcare using methylene blue-where are we now, where will we go? Photochem Photobiol Sci 2024; 23:215-223. [PMID: 38165604 DOI: 10.1007/s43630-023-00514-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/04/2024]
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Personal protective equipment (PPE) reuse, first recommended in the context of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, can mitigate shortages in crisis situations and can greatly reduce the environmental impact of typically single-use PPE. Prior to safe reuse, PPE must be sanitized and contaminating pathogens-in current circumstances viruses in particular-must be inactivated. However, many established decontamination procedures are not equitable and remain unavailable in low-resource settings. In mid-2020, an interdisciplinary consortium of researchers first studied the potential of implementing cheap and easy-to-use antimicrobial photodynamic inactivation (aPDI) using methylene blue as photosensitizer to decontaminate face masks and filtering facepiece respirators. In this perspective piece, we describe the development of this novel method, discuss recent advances, and offer insights into how equitable PPE decontamination via methylene blue-based aPDI may be integrated into circular economy policies in the healthcare sector.
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- Louisa F Ludwig-Begall
- Veterinary Virology and Animal Viral Diseases, Department of Infectious and Parasitic Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, FARAH Research Centre, University of Liège, 4000, Liège, Belgium
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4, Canada.
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Vo E, Horvatin M, Zhuang Z, McClain C, Streeter R, Brannen J, Suhon NL. Evaluation of the effects of wiping decontamination for filter cartridges of elastomeric half-mask respirators (EHMRs). Am J Infect Control 2024; 52:159-166. [PMID: 37268019 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2023.05.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Revised: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND A major concern among health care experts is a shortage of N95 filtering facepiece respirators during a pandemic. If the supply of N95 filtering facepiece respirators becomes limited, reusable elastomeric half-mask respirators (EHMRs) may be used to protect health care workers. The focus of this study was to evaluate the effects on the filter performance of wiping decontamination for EHMR P100 filter cartridges. METHODS The filter cartridge exterior of EHMR Honeywell, Moldex, and Mine Safety Appliance (MSA) models was wiped using quaternary ammonium and sodium hypochlorite wipes. These filter cartridge properties were assessed including observational analysis and filter performance tests. These wiping and assessing procedures were repeated after each set of wiping cycles (50, 100, 150, 200, and 400 cycles) to determine the effects of wiping decontamination. RESULTS For sodium hypochlorite wipes, Honeywell, Moldex, and MSA models passed the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) liquid particulate penetration criteria for all wiping cycles from 50 to 400 (penetrations<0.014%). For quaternary ammonium wipes, filter penetrations of Moldex failed (penetrations>0.03%) after 150 cycles, while the filter penetrations of Honeywell and MSA passed for all wiping cycles (penetrations ≤0.013%). CONCLUSIONS Wiping decontamination methods using sodium hypochlorite and quaternary ammonium wipes could be considered promising decontamination candidates for Honeywell, Moldex, and MSA reuse, except for the wiping number selection for Moldex (<150 cycles) when using the quaternary ammonium wipe.
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- Evanly Vo
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory, Pittsburgh, PA.
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- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory, Pittsburgh, PA
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- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory, Pittsburgh, PA
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- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory, Pittsburgh, PA
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- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory, Pittsburgh, PA
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- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory, Pittsburgh, PA
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Khan SN, Koldsland OC, Tiainen H, Hjortsjö C. Anatomical three-dimensional model with peri-implant defect for in vitro assessment of dental implant decontamination. Clin Exp Dent Res 2024; 10:e841. [PMID: 38345509 PMCID: PMC10829417 DOI: 10.1002/cre2.841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 12/23/2023] [Accepted: 12/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/15/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES Access to the implant surface plays a significant role in effective mechanical biofilm removal in peri-implantitis treatment. Mechanical decontamination may also alter the surface topography of the implant, potentially increasing susceptibility to bacterial recolonization. This in vitro study aimed to evaluate a newly developed, anatomically realistic, and adaptable three-dimensional (3D)printed model with a peri-implant bone defect to evaluate the accessibility and changes of dental implant surfaces after mechanical decontamination treatment. MATERIAL AND METHODS A split model of an advanced peri-implant bone defect was prepared using 3D printing. The function of the model was tested by mechanical decontamination of the exposed surface of dental implants (Standard Implant Straumann AG) coated with a thin layer of colored occlusion spray. Two different instruments for mechanical decontamination were used. Following decontamination, the implants were removed from the split model and photographed. Image analysis and fluorescence spectroscopy were used to quantify the remaining occlusion spray both in terms of area and total amount, while scanning electron microscopy and optical profilometry were used to analyze alteration in the implant surface morphology. RESULTS The 3D model allowed easy placement and removal of the dental implants without disturbing the implant surfaces. Qualitative and quantitative assessment of removal of the occlusion spray revealed differences in the mechanism of action and access to the implant surface between tested instruments. The model permitted surface topography analysis following the decontamination procedure. CONCLUSION The developed 3D model allowed a realistic simulation of decontamination of implant surfaces with colored occlusion spray in an advanced peri-implant defect. 3D printing allows easy adaptation of the model in terms of the shape and location of the defect. The model presents a valuable tool for in vitro investigation of the accessibility and changes of the implant surface after mechanical and chemical decontamination.
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- Sadia Nazir Khan
- Department of Prosthetics and Oral Function, Faculty of DentistryUniversity of OsloOsloNorway
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- Department of Biomaterials, Faculty of DentistryUniversity of OsloOsloNorway
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- Department of Prosthetics and Oral Function, Faculty of DentistryUniversity of OsloOsloNorway
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Heibeyn J, Witte M, Radermacher K. Decontamination of a robot used to reprocess reusable surgical instruments. J Hosp Infect 2024; 143:1-7. [PMID: 38529779 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2023.10.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Revised: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/27/2024]
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BACKGROUND Using robots to handle medical devices in the decontamination area of the Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) can reduce risks and address staff shortages. The gripper design must allow reliable cleaning using standard CSSD procedures to avoid build-up of biofilms and possible cross-contamination between different instrument trays and the gripper's functionality. This study explores the design of the robot's gripper regarding cleanability, aiming to determine whether successful cleaning can be achieved even after prolonged drying for a working shift of 8 h. METHODS We optimized a gripper for cleanability and used it to assess the spread of different test soils depending on different forms of motion. Subsequently, we analysed the cleanability using sheep's blood as test soil, reprocessing the gripper in different assembly configurations after 4 and 8 h of drying, and measuring residual protein. FINDINGS Based on our investigations, we documented the spread of contamination depending on the type of motion of the gripper's components. Sheep's blood exhibited the highest dispersion among the test soils, permeating through thin crevices. Importantly, all samples displayed residual protein levels below the warning threshold, irrespective of drying time and gripper disassembly or cleaning position. Cleaning in a device-specific optimized position achieved results comparable to cleaning the disassembled individual components. CONCLUSIONS These findings indicate that cleaning even after one working shift of 8 h and without the labour-intensive disassembly of the gripper is feasible, supporting the future use of robots to handle contaminated medical devices in the CSSD decontamination area.
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- J Heibeyn
- Department of Medical Engineering, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany.
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- Department of Medical Engineering, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Medical Engineering, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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Hiep NT, Nguyen MK, Nhut HT, Hung NTQ, Manh NC, Lin C, Chang SW, Um MJ, Nguyen DD. A review on sterilization methods of environmental decontamination to prevent the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19 virus): A new challenge towards eco-friendly solutions. Sci Total Environ 2023; 904:166021. [PMID: 37543323 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.166021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Revised: 06/13/2023] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/07/2023]
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In recent years, the COVID-19 pandemic is currently wreaking havoc on the planet. SARS-CoV-2, the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus, is the current term for this outbreak. Reports about this novel coronavirus have been presented since the pandemic's breakout, and they have demonstrated that it transmits rapidly from person to person, primarily by droplets in the air. Findings have illustrated that SARS-CoV-2 can survive on surfaces from hours to days. Therefore, it is essential to find practical solutions to reduce the virus's impact on human health and the environment. This work evaluated common sterilization methods that can decontaminate the environment and items. The goal is that healthcare facilities, disease prevention organizations, and local communities can overcome the new challenge of finding eco-friendly solutions. Further, a foundation of information encompassing various sterilization procedures and highlighting their limits to choose the most appropriate method to stop disease-causing viruses in the new context has been presented. The findings of this crucial investigation contribute to gaining insight into the comprehensive sterilization approaches against the coronavirus for human health protection and sustainable environmental development.
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- Nguyen Trung Hiep
- Research Institute for Sustainable Development, Ho Chi Minh University of Natural Resources and Environment, 236B Le Van Sy, Ward 1, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Viet Nam
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- Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources, Nong Lam University, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Viet Nam; Department of Marine Environmental Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung 81157, Taiwan
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- Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources, Nong Lam University, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Viet Nam
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- Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources, Nong Lam University, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Viet Nam.
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- Department of Aquatic and Atmospheric Environment Research, Research Institute of Biotechnology and Environment, Nong Lam University, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Viet Nam
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- Department of Marine Environmental Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung 81157, Taiwan
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- Department of Civil & Energy System Engineering, Kyonggi University, Suwon 16227, South Korea
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- Department of Civil & Energy System Engineering, Kyonggi University, Suwon 16227, South Korea
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- Department of Civil & Energy System Engineering, Kyonggi University, Suwon 16227, South Korea; Faculty of Environmental and Food Engineering, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, 300A Nguyen Tat Thanh, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City 755414, Viet Nam.
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Pathan N, Woolfall K, Popa M, de la Fuente GM, Ferrando-Vivas P, Brown A, Gouliouris T, Tume LN, Shulman R, Cuthbertson BH, Sale I, Feltbower RG, Myburgh J, Pappachan J, Harrison D, Mouncey P, Rowan K. Selective digestive tract decontamination to prevent healthcare associated infections in critically ill children: the PICNIC multicentre randomised pilot clinical trial. Sci Rep 2023; 13:21668. [PMID: 38066012 PMCID: PMC10709430 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-46232-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in critically ill children. Data from adult studies suggest Selective Decontamination of the Digestive tract (SDD) may reduce the incidence of HCAIs and improve survival. There are no data from randomised clinical trials in the paediatric setting. An open label, parallel group pilot cRCT and mixed-methods perspectives study was conducted in six paediatric intensive care units (PICUs) in England. Participants were children (> 37 weeks corrected gestational age, up to 16 years) requiring mechanical ventilation expected to last for at least 48 h. Sites undertook standard care for a period of 9 weeks and were randomised into 3 sites which continued standard care and 3 where SDD was incorporated into infection control practice for eligible children. Interviews and focus groups were conducted for parents and staff working in PICU. 434 children fulfilled eligibility criteria, of whom 368 (85%) were enrolled. This included 207 in the baseline phase (Period One) and 161 in the intervention period (Period Two). In sites delivering SDD, the majority (98%) of children received at least one dose of SDD and of these, 68% commenced within the first 6 h. Whilst admission swabs were collected in 91% of enrolled children, consent for the collection of additional swabs was low (44%). Recruited children were representative of the wider PICU population. Overall, 3.6 children/site/week were recruited compared with the potential recruitment rate for a definitive cRCT of 3 children/site/week, based on data from all UK PICUs. Parents (n = 65) and staff (n = 44) were supportive of the aims of the study, suggesting adaptations for a larger definitive trial including formulation and administration of SDD paste, approaches to consent and ecology monitoring. Stakeholders identified preferred clinical outcomes, focusing on complications of critical illness and quality-of-life. A definitive cRCT in SDD to prevent HCAIs in critically ill children is feasible but should include adaptations to ecology monitoring along with the dosing schedule and packaging into a paediatric specific format. A definitive study is supported by the findings with adaptations to ecology monitoring and SDD administration.Trial Registration: ISRCTN40310490 Registered 30/10/2020.
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- Nazima Pathan
- University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK.
- Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK.
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- Intensive Care National Audit and Research Centre, London, UK
- University College London, London, UK
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- The George Institute for Global Health, Sydney, Australia
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- Intensive Care National Audit and Research Centre, London, UK
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- Intensive Care National Audit and Research Centre, London, UK
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- Intensive Care National Audit and Research Centre, London, UK
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Kyaw TT, Abdou A, Arunjaroensuk S, Nakata H, Kanazawa M, Pimkhaokham A. Effect of chemical and electrochemical decontamination protocols on single and multiple-used healing abutments: A comparative analysis of contact surface area, micro-gap, micro-leakage, and surface topography. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res 2023; 25:1207-1215. [PMID: 37654160 DOI: 10.1111/cid.13269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2023] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Although the combined use of chemical and electrochemical decontamination protocols can completely remove contaminants from the surfaces of one-time used healing abutments (HAs), their effectiveness in multiple-used HAs remains unknown. We aimed to investigate the effect of reused HAs frequency on the implant-HA contact surface area, micro-gap, microleakage, and surface topography following chemical and combined chemical and electrochemical decontamination protocols. METHODS Ninety bone level titanium implants were assembled with 90 bone level HAs, in which 80 contaminated HA samples were collected from human participants. The retrieved HAs were randomly divided into two groups according to the cleaning protocol: ultrasonication with 5.25% NaOCl solution for 15 min and steam autoclaving (group I); ultrasonication with 5.25% NaOCl solution for 15 min, followed by electrochemical cleaning and steam autoclaving (group II). The control group (group III) comprised 10 new unused HAs. The cleaning protocol was applied after each insertion as follows: (a) single-use and cleaning, (b) double-use and double cleaning cycles, (c) triple-use and triple cleaning cycles, and (d) more than triple-use and more than triple cleaning cycles. The contact surface area and micro-gap were assessed with micro-computed tomography scanning technique, microleakage test using 2% methylene blue staining, surface morphology with scanning electron microscopy, and surface elemental composition with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy analysis. RESULTS Group Id exhibited the smallest contact surface area. The values of the micro-gap volumes and microleakage were significantly different (p < 0.001) in the descending order of Id > Ic > Ib > IId > Ia, IIa, and III. Morphological evaluation of Groups IIa, IIb, and IIc revealed that residual biological debris was optimally removed without altering their surface properties. CONCLUSIONS Chemical and electrochemical decontamination protocols are more effective than NaOCl cleaning methods, particularly for multiple consecutive uses with better decontamination levels, which decreases micro-gap volume and microleakage without surface alterations. Although the use of combined decontamination protocols for the contact surface area at the implant-HA interface showed comparable results with the control, change in the contact surface area was observed following the NaOCl cleaning methods. Therefore, titanium HA reuse can be considered in multiple times, if they are cleaned and sterilized using combined chemical and electrochemical decontamination protocols.
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- Thiha Tin Kyaw
- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Prosthodontic Dentistry Department, Division of Biomaterials, Faculty of Dentistry, King Salman International University, South Sinai, Egypt
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- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Regenerative & Reconstructive Dental Medicine, Division of Oral Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Digital Dentistry, Division of Oral Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Wong HM, Mun CH, Loke WK, Lim WQ, Chee GWY, Tan SL, Teo JY, Yang YY, Tanoto H, Loh XJ, Lee CE, Tiang C, Wan WY, Cheong C, How KB, Ling ML, Tan BH. Moist heat as a promising method to decontaminate N95 masks: A large scale clinical study comparing four decontamination modalities-moist heat, steam, ultraviolet-C irradiation, and hydrogen peroxide plasma. Int J Infect Dis 2023; 136:151-157. [PMID: 37758170 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2023.09.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2023] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a global shortage of masks. Although mask reprocessing was practiced, no clinical study has assessed systematically the impact of repeated cycles of wear and decontamination on the integrity of N95 filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs). METHODS We evaluated mask fit assessed by qualitative respirator fit test (QRFT) after each cycle of wear and decontamination, as well as four measures of mask integrity-bacterial filtration efficacy, particle filtration efficacy, differential pressure, and splash resistance through five cycles of wear and decontamination using one of the four modalities (moist heat, steam, ultraviolet-C irradiation, and hydrogen peroxide plasma). RESULTS A total of 60.6% (hydrogen peroxide plasma) to 77.5% (moist heat) of the FFRs passed five cycles of wear and decontamination, as assessed by the wearers passing QRFT all five times. Moist heat-decontaminated FFRs retained all technical measures of integrity through all five cycles. CONCLUSIONS This is the first large-scale study to assess systematically the impact (clinically and quantitatively) on N95 FFR integrity of repeated cycles of wearing followed by decontamination. Our results suggest that moist heat is a promising method for decontaminating N95 FFRs. Performing QRFT after every cycle of wear and decontamination ensures wearer safety. Although there is currently no mask shortage, reprocessing may reduce medical waste and improve sustainability.
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- Hei Man Wong
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore; Department of Infection Prevention & Epidemiology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore; Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore.
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- Institute of Bioengineering and Bioimaging, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore
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- Institute of Bioengineering and Bioimaging, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore
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- Singapore Health Services Pte Ltd, Singapore
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- Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore; Department of Microbiology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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- Department of Infection Prevention & Epidemiology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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- Department of Infection Prevention & Epidemiology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore; Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore; Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore
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Fernandez AR, Treichel A, Myers JB, Bourn SS, Crowe RP, Gardner B. Evaluating Firefighter On-Scene Decontamination Practices Using a National Fire Records Management System. J Occup Environ Med 2023; 65:931-936. [PMID: 37550953 PMCID: PMC10662600 DOI: 10.1097/jom.0000000000002927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/09/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study describes firefighters' on-scene decontamination procedure use post-working fire and frequency of adherence to best practice. METHODS This retrospective analysis of working fires was conducted using records from the ESO Data Collaborative (Austin, TX) national research database from January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2021. Documentation of decontamination procedures was examined among records with smoke or combustion products exposure. Firefighter and incident characteristics were evaluated. Descriptive statistics and univariable odds ratios were calculated. RESULTS Among the 31,281 firefighters included in the study, 8.0% documented a fire-related exposure. Of those, 82% performed at least one on-scene decontamination procedure; 5% documented all decontamination procedures defined as best practices. The odds of documenting any decontamination procedure were significantly decreased among firefighters responding to incidents in rural areas compared with urban areas (odds ratio, 0.70). CONCLUSIONS Fire personnel may not be taking all necessary decontamination steps post-working fires.
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Yuan Z, Li Q, Tang T, Zhang M, Liu Y, Liu L. Studies on the optimization of decontamination protocol for surfaces contaminated with cytotoxic drugs in PIVAS. J Oncol Pharm Pract 2023; 29:1565-1573. [PMID: 36544379 DOI: 10.1177/10781552221138331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
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PURPOSE The goal of this study was to create a cleaning procedure by comparing the performance of six different cleaning methods on the surfaces in pharmacy intravenous admixture service (PIVAS) work area. METHOD A stainless steel plate was simulating contaminated by gemcitabine, cyclophosphamide, epirubicin, etoposide, and paclitaxel, which was then dried and cleaned by per current cleaning protocols. The residues were collected and quantified by ultra-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS). Based on the most appropriate cleaning protocol, three cleaning variables were optimized: (1) use of dry gauze after cleaning agent application; (2) cleaning paths (inside-out vs. outside-in); (3) cleaning times (once or twice). Best conditions were tested with real samples from a hospital PIVAS. RESULTS This 10-2 M sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) and dry gauze cleaning protocol increases cleaning efficiency as well as saves time. Different from the traditional cleaning manner, we found that cleaning from outside to inside can not only improve the cleaning efficiency but also overcome the uneven distribution of drug residues caused by cleaning action. When simulating contamination at a high dose (4 mg/mL) level, it was found that the decontamination efficacy increased with repeating one more time. CONCLUSION The 10-2 M SDS and dry gauze cleaning protocol could obtain the best cleaning effect. The success of cytotoxic drug decontamination is determined not only by the cleaning solution, but also by the cleaning route and frequency. Compared with the traditional cleaning manner, there was a significant reduction in the contamination levels in the PIVAS work area after the cleaning protocol with 10-2 M SDS and dry gauze.
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- Zhongzhen Yuan
- Department of Pharmacy, Chongqing University Cancer Hospital, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Chongqing University Cancer Hospital, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Chongqing University Cancer Hospital, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Chongqing University Cancer Hospital, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Chongqing University Cancer Hospital, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Chongqing University Cancer Hospital, Chongqing, China
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Cadnum JL, Donskey CJ. A do-it-yourself test protocol using commercial Bacillus atrophaeus spores to evaluate the effectiveness of ultraviolet-C light room-decontamination devices. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2023; 44:1676-1679. [PMID: 37313597 DOI: 10.1017/ice.2023.24] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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We developed a do-it-yourself test protocol using commercial Bacillus atrophaeus spores to assess the efficacy of ultraviolet-C (UV-C) light room-decontamination devices. Overall, 4 UV-C devices reduced B. atrophaeus by ≥3 log10 colony-forming units in 10 minutes, whereas a smaller device required 60 minutes. Of 10 in-use devices, only 1 was ineffective.
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- Jennifer L Cadnum
- Research Service, Louis Stokes Cleveland Veterans' Affairs (VA) Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio
- Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio
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Dalton C, Watkins R, Pritchard S, Graham S. Skin decontamination of Carfentanil in vitro. Toxicol Lett 2023; 388:56-63. [PMID: 37806367 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2023.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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Skin decontamination of Chemical Biological Radioactive and Nuclear (CBRN) materials involves the timely and effective removal of the contaminants from the skin surface. The current work evaluated Fuller's Earth & The Reactive Skin Decontaminant Lotion Kit (RSDL®) to investigate whether they were as efficacious against free base Carfentanil skin contamination as they are against chemical warfare agents. The in vitro methodology used allowed for evaluation of decontamination regimens as specified by the decontaminant manufacturer rather than as an application of a bolus dose left in situ for the study duration. A selection of novel decontaminants, including Dermal Decontamination Gel (DDGel), Trivorex®, itaconic acid (IA), N,N'-methylenebisacrylamide (MBA), 2-trifluoromethylacrylic acid (TFMAA) and NanoSan Sorb were also tested for efficacy. All the evaluated decontaminants were successful at removing the majority of the Carfentanil skin surface contamination. The current work has shown that the Fuller's Earth decontamination kit, removes as much (or more) free base carfentanil from the skin surface in comparison to other products tested in this study series.
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- Christopher Dalton
- Chemical Biological and Radiological Division, Dstl Porton Down, Salisbury SP4 0JQ, UK.
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- Chemical Biological and Radiological Division, Dstl Porton Down, Salisbury SP4 0JQ, UK
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- Chemical Biological and Radiological Division, Dstl Porton Down, Salisbury SP4 0JQ, UK
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- Chemical Biological and Radiological Division, Dstl Porton Down, Salisbury SP4 0JQ, UK
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Segal M, Metanes I, O'Boyle CP, Sadeh O, Hassan S, Bryzgalin L, Lavi I, Franco E, Har-Shai Y. Safety of troclosene sodium solution in decontamination of wounds: A prospective clinical and laboratory study. Wound Repair Regen 2023; 31:635-640. [PMID: 37358433 DOI: 10.1111/wrr.13105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2023] [Revised: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/27/2023]
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Debate persists regarding the safety of hypochlorite-containing solutions in the decontamination of infected wounds. In 2006, the Israeli Ministry of Health withdrew licensing approval for troclosene sodium as a wound irrigation solution. The aim of this prospective clinical and laboratory study was to investigate the safety of troclosene sodium solution for decontamination of infected wounds. Troclosene sodium solution was used to treat 30 patients with 35 infected skin wounds of various etiologies and body areas, over a treatment period of 8 days. Data were gathered according to a prospectively designed protocol including general findings, wound-specific observations on Day 1 and Day 8 and laboratory parameters on Day 1 and Day 8. Wound swabs and tissue biopsy for culture were taken on Day 1 and Day 8. Statistical analysis was executed. Tests were 2-sided and p values of <0.05 were considered statistically significant. Eighteen males and 12 females, with 35 infected skin wounds were enrolled. There were no adverse clinical events. No significant changes were observed in general clinical observations. Statistically significant improvements were observed in: pain (p < 0.0001); edema (p < 0.0001); area of wound covered by granulation tissue (p < 0.0001); exudate (p < 0.0001); and erythema (p = 0.002). Prior to treatment, bacteria were demonstrated on microscopy or on culture in 90% of wound samples. On Day 8, this frequency reduced to 40%. There were no abnormal laboratory tests. Serum sodium concentration increased significantly between Day 1 and Day 8, whilst serum concentration of urea and concentrations of thrombocytes, leucocytes and neutrophils showed statistically significant reductions, but all values remained within normal laboratory ranges throughout the study period. Troclosene sodium solution is clinically safe in the management of infected wounds. These findings were presented to the Israel Ministry of Health and as a result, troclosene sodium was re-approved and licensed for decontamination of infected wounds in Israel.
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- Miriam Segal
- Department of Plastic Surgery, The Lady Davis Carmel Medical Center, Haifa, Israel
- Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, The Lady Davis Carmel Medical Center, Haifa, Israel
- Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
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- Nottingham University Hospitals NUHS Trust, The University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, The Lady Davis Carmel Medical Center, Haifa, Israel
- Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, The Lady Davis Carmel Medical Center, Haifa, Israel
- Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
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- Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
- Department of Community Medicine and Epidemiology, The Lady Davis Carmel Medical Center, Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, The Lady Davis Carmel Medical Center, Haifa, Israel
- Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, The Lady Davis Carmel Medical Center, Haifa, Israel
- Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
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Haley OC, Zhao Y, Hefley T, Britton LL, Nwadike L, Rivard C, Bhullar M. Developing a Decision-making Tool for Agricultural Surface Water Decontamination Using Ultraviolet-C Light. J Food Prot 2023; 86:100129. [PMID: 37442228 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfp.2023.100129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Revised: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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Ultraviolet-C (UV-C) light-assisted water treatment systems are an increasingly investigated alternative to chemical sanitizers for agricultural surface water decontamination. However, the relatively high concentration of particulate matter in surface water is a major challenge to expanding its application in the production of fresh produce. The objective of this project was to test the efficacy of two commercial UV-C devices to reduce the microbial risk of agricultural water in order to develop a web application to assist growers in decision-making related to the on-farm implementation of UV-C technologies for agricultural water treatment. An on-farm study using three agricultural water sources was performed to determine the microbial reduction efficacy of a low power, low flow (LP/LF; 1-9 gallons per minute (GPM), 1.34-gallon capacity) and a high powered, high flow (HP/HF; 1-110 GPM, 4.75-gallon capacity) device at flow rates of 6, 7, and 9 GPM. A threshold of 30% UVT for the HP/HF device was observed, wherein lower water transmissibility significantly impacted microbial inactivation. Although less effective at lower %UVT, the LP/LF device costs less to install, maintain, and operate. The observations were used to design an online tool for growers to calculate the predicted reduction of generic Escherichia coli using either device based on the %UVT of their water source. However, because this study utilized an exploratory and proof-of-concept approach, the experimental flow rates were limited to reflect the capacities of the smaller unit (9 GPM) for direct comparison to the larger unit. Thus, the preliminary model and tool are largely limited to the experimental conditions. Yet, these results of this study demonstrate the utility of UV-C light in reducing the microbial risk of agricultural water, and future studies using different UV-C devices and higher flow rates will expand the use of the decision-making tool.
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- Olivia C Haley
- Department of Horticulture and Natural Resources, Kansas State University, Olathe, KS 66061, USA
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- Department of Horticulture and Natural Resources, Kansas State University, Olathe, KS 66061, USA
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- Department of Statistics, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506, USA
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- Department of Agricultural Economics, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506, USA
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- Kansas State Research and Extension, Kansas State University, 22201 W. Innovation Dr., Olathe, KS 66061, USA; University of Missouri Extension, 22201 W. Innovation Dr., Olathe, KS 66061, USA
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- Eastern Kansas Research and Extension Centers, 35230 W. 135th St., Olathe, KS 66061, USA
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- Department of Horticulture and Natural Resources, Kansas State University, Olathe, KS 66061, USA; Food Science Institute, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506, USA.
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Qu X, Wang H, Lodhi AF, Deng YL, Zhang Y. Evaluation of Decontamination Potential of Wet Wipes Against Microbial Contamination of Chinese Spacecraft Materials. Astrobiology 2023; 23:746-755. [PMID: 37279031 DOI: 10.1089/ast.2022.0129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Abstract There are many kinds of microorganisms that inhabit the environment of manned space stations. Wet wipes are a common tool used in space stations to clean and reduce microorganisms on surfaces. Here, we compared the performance of five types of wipes used by the Chinese Space Station (CSS) on orbit before 2021 in terms of microbial decontamination. In previous studies, we found that Bacillus sp. TJ-1-1 and Staphylococcus sp. HN-5 were the most abundant microorganisms in the assembly environment of the CSS. In this study, we used these two bacteria to build different microbial load models to represent the occurrence and non-occurrence of microbial outbreaks in the on-orbit CSS. The results show that the number of microorganisms that can be removed when wiping the surface with high microbial load by wet wipes was higher than that when wiping the surface with low microbial load. For on-orbit daily cleaning and keeping the microbial population within the regulation concentration range, it is suitable to use two pure water wipes per 100 cm2. When the number of microorganisms increases to a degree where astronauts can see the colonies with their naked eyes, the best way to eliminate the problem is to wipe them thoroughly and repeatedly with at least four quaternary ammonium-based wipes every 100 cm2.
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- Xi Qu
- Beijing Institute of Spacecraft System Engineering, Beijing, China
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- School of Life Science, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biological and Health Sciences, Hazara University, Mansehra, Pakistan
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- School of Life Science, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China
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- School of Life Science, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China
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Beitia E, Gkogka E, Chanos P, Hertel C, Heinz V, Valdramidis V, Aganovic K. Microbial decontamination assisted by ultrasound-based processing technologies in food and model systems: A review. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf 2023; 22:2802-2849. [PMID: 37184058 DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.13163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Revised: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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Ultrasound (US) technology is recognized as one of the emerging technologies that arise from the current trends for improving nutritional and organoleptic properties while providing food safety. However, when applying the US alone, higher power and longer treatment times than conventional thermal treatments are needed to achieve a comparable level of microbial inactivation. This results in risks, damaging food products' composition, structure, or sensory properties, and can lead to higher processing costs. Therefore, the US has often been investigated in combination with other approaches, like heating at mild temperatures and/or treatments at elevated pressure, use of antimicrobial substances, or other emerging technologies (e.g., high-pressure processing, pulsed electric fields, nonthermal plasma, or microwaves). A combination of US with different approaches has been reported to be less energy and time consuming. This manuscript aims to provide a broad review of the microbial inactivation efficacy of US technology in different food matrices and model systems. In particular, emphasis is given to the US in combination with the two most industrially viable physical processes, that is, heating at mild temperatures and/or treatments at elevated pressure, resulting in techniques known as thermosonication, manosonication, and manothermosonication. The available literature is reviewed, and critically discussed, and potential research gaps are identified. Additionally, discussions on the US's inactivation mechanisms and lethal effects are included. Finally, mathematical modeling approaches of microbial inactivation kinetics due to US-based processing technologies are also outlined. Overall, this review focuses only on the uses of the US and its combinations with other processes relevant to microbial food decontamination.
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- Enrique Beitia
- German Institute of Food Technologies (DIL e.V.), Quakenbrück, Germany
- Department of Chemistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- German Institute of Food Technologies (DIL e.V.), Quakenbrück, Germany
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- German Institute of Food Technologies (DIL e.V.), Quakenbrück, Germany
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- German Institute of Food Technologies (DIL e.V.), Quakenbrück, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- German Institute of Food Technologies (DIL e.V.), Quakenbrück, Germany
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Fulford MR, Stankiewicz NR. Cleaning methods for dental instruments. Br Dent J 2023; 235:105-111. [PMID: 37500856 DOI: 10.1038/s41415-023-6061-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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It is essential to ensure that reusable dental instruments are scrupulously clean as a first step in the decontamination process. Any residual soil on the surface of equipment creates a risk that will prevent steam, generated during sterilisation, from condensing on the surface of the instrument and raising the temperature to that required to ensure sterilisation. Further, most microorganisms will struggle to attach to the surface of a clean instrument. Adherence of microorganisms to the surface of an instrument that is contaminated with organic soil or the irregular surface of residual dental materials is likely to be greatly enhanced. It is therefore important to ensure that residual dental materials are removed from the surface of instruments, at the point of use, before they are allowed to set.It is also important to ensure that the methods used to clean dental equipment do not damage the instrument. Any method that has the potential to scratch the surface of an instrument and therefore make it more difficult to clean should be avoided. Aggressive cleaning can lead to removal of the passivation layer, the chromium-rich layer that prevents corrosion occurring, formed on the surface of instruments made from stainless steel. If corrosion forms on the surface of an instrument, the surface becomes roughened and possibly stained. Surface staining can then be difficult to differentiate from other stains or marks caused by retained biological soil. Corrosion on the surface of an instrument will make the effective cleaning of the surface more difficult and therefore corroded or stained instruments should be discarded.
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Neves ES, Ng CT, Pek HB, Goh VSL, Mohamed R, Osman S, Ng YK, Kadir SA, Nazeem M, She A, Sim G, Aik J, Ng LC, Octavia S, Fang Z, Wong JCC, Setoh YX. Field trial assessing the antimicrobial decontamination efficacy of gaseous ozone in a public bus setting. Sci Total Environ 2023; 876:162704. [PMID: 36907397 PMCID: PMC9998280 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.162704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Revised: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 03/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The widespread COVID-19 pandemic caused by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) necessitated measures aimed at preventing the spread of SARS-CoV-2. To mitigate the risk of fomite-mediated transmission, environmental cleaning and disinfection regimes have been widely implemented. However, conventional cleaning approaches such as surface wipe downs can be laborious and more efficient and effective disinfecting technologies are needed. Gaseous ozone disinfection is one technology which has been shown to be effective in laboratory studies. Here, we evaluated its efficacy and feasibility in a public bus setting, using murine hepatitis virus (a related betacoronavirus surrogate) and the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus as test organisms. An optimal gaseous ozone regime resulted in a 3.65-log reduction of murine hepatitis virus and a 4.73-log reduction of S. aureus, and decontamination efficacy correlated with exposure duration and relative humidity in the application space. These findings demonstrated gaseous ozone disinfection in field settings which can be suitably translated to public and private fleets that share analogous characteristics.
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- Erica Sena Neves
- Environmental Health Institute, National Environment Agency (NEA), 11 Biopolis Way, Singapore
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- Environmental Health Institute, National Environment Agency (NEA), 11 Biopolis Way, Singapore
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- Environmental Health Institute, National Environment Agency (NEA), 11 Biopolis Way, Singapore
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- Environmental Health Institute, National Environment Agency (NEA), 11 Biopolis Way, Singapore
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- Environmental Health Institute, National Environment Agency (NEA), 11 Biopolis Way, Singapore
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- Environmental Health Institute, National Environment Agency (NEA), 11 Biopolis Way, Singapore
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- Environmental Health Institute, National Environment Agency (NEA), 11 Biopolis Way, Singapore
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- Environmental Health Institute, National Environment Agency (NEA), 11 Biopolis Way, Singapore
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- Environmental Health Institute, National Environment Agency (NEA), 11 Biopolis Way, Singapore
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- Virestorm Pte. Ltd., 42E Penjuru Rd, Singapore; Singapore Heavy Engineering Pte. Ltd., 42B Penjuru Rd, Singapore
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- Environmental Health Institute, National Environment Agency (NEA), 11 Biopolis Way, Singapore; Pre-hospital and Emergency Research Centre, Duke-NUS Medical School, 8 College Road, Singapore 169857, Singapore
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- Environmental Health Institute, National Environment Agency (NEA), 11 Biopolis Way, Singapore; School of Biological Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
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- Environmental Health Institute, National Environment Agency (NEA), 11 Biopolis Way, Singapore
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- Environmental Health Institute, National Environment Agency (NEA), 11 Biopolis Way, Singapore
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- Environmental Health Institute, National Environment Agency (NEA), 11 Biopolis Way, Singapore
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- Environmental Health Institute, National Environment Agency (NEA), 11 Biopolis Way, Singapore; Infectious Diseases Translational Research Programme (ID TRP), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore; School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences, The University of Queensland, St. Lucia, Queensland, Australia.
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Herianto S, Arcega RD, Hou CY, Chao HR, Lee CC, Lin CM, Mahmudiono T, Chen HL. Chemical decontamination of foods using non-thermal plasma-activated water. Sci Total Environ 2023; 874:162235. [PMID: 36791866 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.162235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Revised: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The presence of chemical contaminants in foods and agricultural products is one of the major safety issues worldwide, posing a serious concern to human health. Nonthermal plasma (NTP) containing richly reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS) has been trialed as a potential decontamination method. Yet, this technology comes with multiple downsides, including adverse effects on the quality of treated foods and limited exposure to entire surfaces on samples with hard-to-reach spots, further hindering real-life applications. Therefore, plasma-activated water (PAW) has been recently developed to facilitate the interactions between RONS and contaminant molecules in the liquid phase, allowing a whole surface treatment with efficient chemical degradation. Here, we review the recent advances in PAW utilized as a chemical decontamination agent in foods. The reaction mechanisms and the main RONS contributors involved in the PAW-assisted removal of chemical contaminants are briefly outlined. Also, the comprehensive effects of these treatments on food qualities (chemical and physical characteristics) and toxicological evaluation of PAW (in vitro and in vivo) are thoroughly discussed. Ultimately, we identified some current challenges and provided relevant suggestions, which can further promote PAW research for real-life applications in the future.
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- Samuel Herianto
- Department of Food Safety/Hygiene and Risk Management, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70101, Taiwan; Chemical Biology and Molecular Biophysics Program, Taiwan International Graduate Program (TIGP), Academia Sinica, Taipei 11529, Taiwan; Institute of Chemistry, Academia Sinica, Taipei 11529, Taiwan; Department of Chemistry (Chemical Biology Division), College of Science, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
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- Department of Food Safety/Hygiene and Risk Management, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70101, Taiwan
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- Department of Seafood Science, College of Hydrosphere, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung 81157, Taiwan
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, College of Engineering, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung 91201, Taiwan; Institute of Food Safety Management, College of Agriculture, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung 91201, Taiwan; Emerging Compounds Research Center, General Research Service Center, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung 91201, Taiwan
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70101, Taiwan; Research Center of Environmental Trace Toxic Substances, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70101, Taiwan
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- Department of Seafood Science, College of Hydrosphere, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung 81157, Taiwan
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- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya 60115, Indonesia
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- Department of Food Safety/Hygiene and Risk Management, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70101, Taiwan; Research Center of Environmental Trace Toxic Substances, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70101, Taiwan; Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya 60115, Indonesia.
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Chen J, Guo Z, Xin Y, Gu Z, Zhang L, Guo X. Effective remediation and decontamination of organophosphorus compounds using enzymes: From rational design to potential applications. Sci Total Environ 2023; 867:161510. [PMID: 36632903 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.161510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Revised: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Organophosphorus compounds (OPs) have been widely used in agriculture for decades because of their high insecticidal efficiency, which maintains and increases crop yields worldwide. More importantly, OPs, as typical chemical warfare agents, are a serious concern and significant danger for military and civilian personnel. The widespread use of OPs, superfluous and unreasonable use, has caused great harm to the environment and food chain. Developing efficient and environmentally friendly solutions for the decontamination of OPs is a long-term challenge. Microbial enzymes show potential application as natural and green biocatalysts. Thus, utilizing OP-degrading enzymes for environmental decontamination presents significant advantages, as these enzymes can rapidly hydrolyze OPs; are environmentally friendly, nonflammable, and noncorrosive; and can be discarded safely and easily. Here, the properties, structure and catalytic mechanism of various typical OP-degrading enzymes are reviewed. The methods and effects utilized to improve the expression level, catalytic performance and stability of OP-degrading enzymes were systematically summarized. In addition, the immobilization of OP-degrading enzymes was explicated emphatically, and the latest progress of cascade reactions based on immobilized enzymes was discussed. Finally, the latest applications of OP-degrading enzymes were summarized, including biosensors, nanozyme mimics and medical detoxification. This review provides guidance for the future development of OP-degrading enzymes and promotes their application in the field of environmental bioremediation and medicine.
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- Jianxiong Chen
- National Engineering Research Center of Cereal Fermentation and Food Biomanufacturing, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; Jiangsu Provincial Research Center for Bioactive Product Processing Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Cereal Fermentation and Food Biomanufacturing, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; Jiangsu Provincial Research Center for Bioactive Product Processing Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Cereal Fermentation and Food Biomanufacturing, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; Jiangsu Provincial Research Center for Bioactive Product Processing Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Cereal Fermentation and Food Biomanufacturing, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; Jiangsu Provincial Research Center for Bioactive Product Processing Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Cereal Fermentation and Food Biomanufacturing, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; Jiangsu Provincial Research Center for Bioactive Product Processing Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of NBC Protection for Civilian, Research Institute of Chemical Defense, Academy of Military Science, Beijing 102205, China; CAS Key Laboratory of Quantitative Engineering Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China.
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Wang SY, Herrera-Balandrano DD, Shi XC, Chen X, Liu FQ, Laborda P. Occurrence of aflatoxins in water and decontamination strategies: A review. Water Res 2023; 232:119703. [PMID: 36758357 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2023.119703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2022] [Revised: 01/06/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Aflatoxins are highly carcinogenic metabolites produced by some Aspergillus species and are the most prevalent mycotoxins. Although aflatoxins are commonly synthesized during fungal colonization in preharvest maize, cereals, and nuts, they can be transported by rainfall to surface water and are a common toxin found in wastewater from some food industries. Here, the occurrence of aflatoxins in bodies of water is reviewed for the first time, along with the decontamination methods. Aflatoxins have been detected in surface, wastewater and drinking water, including tap and bottled water. The specific sources of water contamination remain unclear, which is an important gap that must be addressed in future research. Two main kinds of decontamination methods have been reported, including degradation and adsorption. The best degradation rates were observed using gamma and UV irradiations, oxidoreductases and ozone, while the best adsorption abilities were observed with minerals, polyvinyl alcohol, durian peel and activated carbon. Synthetic polymers could be used as membranes in pipes to remove aflatoxins in water flows. Although most decontamination methods were screened using AFB1, the other commonly found aflatoxins were not used in the screenings. Overall, the occurrence of aflatoxins in water could be a significant emerging public health concern largely ignored by local and international legislation. Numerous advances have been reported for the decontamination of aflatoxins in water; however, there is still a long way to go to put them into practice.
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- Su-Yan Wang
- School of Life Sciences, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Food Quality and Safety-State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base of Ministry of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210014, China.
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- School of Life Sciences, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China.
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de Oliveira SV, Neves FDD, dos Santos DC, Monteiro MBB, Schaufelberger MS, Motta BN, de Oliveira IP, Setúbal Destro Rodrigues MF, Franco ALDS, Cecatto RB. The effectiveness of phototherapy for surface decontamination against SARS-Cov-2. A systematic review. J Biophotonics 2023; 16:e202200306. [PMID: 36560919 PMCID: PMC9880673 DOI: 10.1002/jbio.202200306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2022] [Revised: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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COVID-19 appeared in December 2019, needing efforts of science. Besides, a range of light therapies (photodynamic therapy, ultraviolet [UV], laser) has shown scientific alternatives to conventional decontamination therapies. Investigating the efficacy of light-based therapies for environment decontamination against SARS-CoV2, a PRISMA systematic review of Phototherapies against SARS-CoV or MERS-CoV species discussing changes in viral RT-PCR was done. After searching MEDLINE/PubMed, EMBASE, and Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde we have found studies about cell cultures irradiation (18), blood components irradiation (10), N95 masks decontamination (03), inanimate surface decontamination (03), aerosols decontamination (03), hospital rooms irradiation (01) with PDT, LED, and UV therapy. The best quality results showed an effective low time and dose UV irradiation for environments and inanimate surfaces without human persons as long as the devices have safety elements dependent on the surfaces, viral charge, humidity, radiant exposure. To interpersonal contamination in humans, PDT or LED therapy seems very promising and are encouraged.
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- Susyane Vieira de Oliveira
- Post Graduate Program Biophotonics Applied to Health Sciences, Universidade Nove de Julho/UNINOVESao PauloBrazil
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- Post Graduate Program Biophotonics Applied to Health Sciences, Universidade Nove de Julho/UNINOVESao PauloBrazil
- Instituto do Cancer do Estado de Sao Paulo, School of Medicine of the University of Sao PauloSao PauloBrazil
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Rowan NJ. Challenges and future opportunities to unlock the critical supply chain of personal and protective equipment (PPE) encompassing decontamination and reuse under emergency use authorization (EUA) conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic: Through a reflective circularity and sustainability lens. Sci Total Environ 2023; 866:161455. [PMID: 36621483 PMCID: PMC9815879 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.161455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2022] [Revised: 01/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Severe acute respiratory syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), and the resulting coronavirus disease (COVID-19), was declared a public health emergency of global concern by the World Health Organization (WHO) in the early months of 2020. There was a marked lack of knowledge to inform national pandemic response plans encompassing appropriate disease mitigation and preparation strategies to constrain and manage COVID-19. For example, the top 16 "most cited" papers published at the start of the pandemic on core knowledge gaps collectively constitute a staggering 29,393 citations. Albeit complex, appropriate decontamination modalities have been reported and developed for safe reuse of personal and protective equipment (PPE) under emergency use authorization (EUA) where critical supply chain shortages occur for healthcare workers (HCWs) caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Commensurately, these similar methods may provide solutions for the safe decontamination of enormous volumes of PPE waste promoting opportunities in the circular bioeconomy that will also protect our environment, habitats and natural capital. The co-circulation of the highly transmissive mix of COVID-19 variants of concern (VoC) will continue to challenge our embattled healthcare systems globally for many years to come with an emphasis placed on maintaining effective disease mitigation strategies. This viewpoint article addresses the rationale and key developments in this important area since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and provides an insight into a variety of potential opportunities to unlock the long-term sustainability of single-use medical devices, including waste management.
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- Neil J Rowan
- Department of Nursing and Healthcare, Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, Ireland; Centre for Disinfection and Sterilization, Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, Ireland; School of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Galway, Ireland; CURAM SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices, University of Galway, Ireland.
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Richter WR, Sunderman MM, Schaeufele DJ, Willenberg Z, Ratliff K, Calfee MW, Oudejans L. Evaluation of steam heat as a decontamination approach for SARS-CoV-2 when applied to common transit-related materials. J Appl Microbiol 2023; 134:lxad053. [PMID: 36906281 PMCID: PMC10257936 DOI: 10.1093/jambio/lxad053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 03/13/2023]
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AIMS The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of steam heat for inactivation of SARS-CoV-2 when applied to materials common in mass transit installations. METHODS AND RESULTS SARS CoV-2 (USA-WA1/2020) was resuspended in either cell culture media or synthetic saliva, inoculated (∼1 × 106 TCID50) onto porous and nonporous materials and subjected to steam inactivation efficacy tests as either wet or dried droplets. The inoculated test materials were exposed to steam heat ranging from 70°C to 90°C. The amount of infectious SARS-CoV-2 remaining after various exposure durations ranging from 1 to 60 s was assessed. Higher steam heat application resulted in higher inactivation rates at short contact times. Steam applied at 1-inch distance (∼90°C at the surface) resulted in complete inactivation for dry inoculum within 2 s of exposure (excluding two outliers of 19 test samples at the 5-s duration) and within 2-30 s of exposure for wet droplets. Increasing the distance to 2 inches (∼70°C) also increased the exposure time required to achieve complete inactivation to 15 or 30 s for materials inoculated with saliva or cell culture media, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Steam heat can provide high levels of decontamination (>3 log reduction) for transit-related materials contaminated with SARS-CoV-2 using a commercially available steam generator with a manageable exposure time of 2-5 s.
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- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, Center for Environmental Solutions and Emergency Response, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, United States
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- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, Center for Environmental Solutions and Emergency Response, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, United States
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- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, Center for Environmental Solutions and Emergency Response, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, United States
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Zorzi V, Berardinelli A, Gozzi G, Ragni L, Vannini L, Ceccato R, Parrino F. Combined effect of atmospheric gas plasma and UVA light: A sustainable and green alternative for chemical decontamination and microbial inactivation of fish processing water. Chemosphere 2023; 317:137792. [PMID: 36640987 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.137792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Revised: 01/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The simultaneous use of UVA light irradiation coupled with low energy cold plasma generated by a dielectric barrier discharge prototype, results in significant enhancement of efficiency of the integrated process with respect to the sole plasma treatment. This effect has been demonstrated both on microbial inactivation of a food-borne pathogen, i.e. Listeria monocytogenes, and on the degradation of a compound of biological origin such as phenylalanine. In the latter case, the analysis of its reaction intermediates and the spectroscopic identification and quantification of peroxynitrites, allowed to propose mechanistic hypotheses on the nature of the observed synergistic effects. Moreover, it has been demonstrated that the process does not affect the quality of trout fillets, indicating its suitability as a chlorine-free, green, and sustainable tool for the decontamination of fish processing water.
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- Vittorio Zorzi
- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Trento, Via Sommarive 9, 38123, Trento, Italy
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Trento, Via Sommarive 9, 38123, Trento, Italy; Center Agriculture Food Environment - C3A, University of Trento, Via E. Mach 1, 38010 S, Michele All'Adige (TN), Italy
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- Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, P.zza Goidanich 60, Cesena (FC), Italy
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- Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, P.zza Goidanich 60, Cesena (FC), Italy; Inter-Departmental Centre for Agri-Food Industrial Research, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Via Q. Bucci 336, Cesena (FC), Italy
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- Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, P.zza Goidanich 60, Cesena (FC), Italy; Inter-Departmental Centre for Agri-Food Industrial Research, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Via Q. Bucci 336, Cesena (FC), Italy
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Trento, Via Sommarive 9, 38123, Trento, Italy
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Trento, Via Sommarive 9, 38123, Trento, Italy.
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Oudejans L, Richter W, Sunderman M, Calfee MW, Mickelsen RL, Hofacre K, Keyes P, Lee SD. Passenger vehicle interior decontamination by low concentration hydrogen peroxide vapor following a wide area biological contamination incident. J Appl Microbiol 2023; 134:lxad039. [PMID: 36822624 PMCID: PMC10257935 DOI: 10.1093/jambio/lxad039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Revised: 02/09/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023]
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AIMS To assess low concentration hydrogen peroxide (LCHP) (H2O2) vapor dispersed with a home humidifier for its ability to decontaminate vehicle interiors contaminated with Bacillus anthracis surrogate Bacillus atrophaeus spores. METHODS AND RESULTS Efficacy of a vaporized 3% H2O2 solution was evaluated for liquid volumes, on/off vehicle heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system operations, and temperatures that ranged from 5 to 27°C. Survival of the spores was assessed by quantification of remaining viable spores with efficacy quantified in terms of mean log10 reduction. Decontamination efficacy after the 6-day dwell time increased when the 3% H2O2 liquid volume was doubled, increasing from 4-of-10 to 10-of-10 nondetects (zero colonies counted using standard dilution and filter plating) inside the vehicle cabin. Recirculating cabin air through the HVAC system during decontamination decreased efficacy to 6-of-10 non-detects. While no 6-log10 reduction in viable spores was observed on the cabin filter with the cabin filter kept in place, a 6-log10 reduction was achieved after its removal and placement in the cabin during treatment. CONCLUSIONS Results from this study allow for informed decisions on the use of LCHP vapor as an effective decontamination approach for vehicle interiors.
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- Lukas Oudejans
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, Center for Environmental Solutions and Emergency Response, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, USA
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- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, Center for Environmental Solutions and Emergency Response, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, USA
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- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Land and Emergency Management, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Consequence Management Advisory Division, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, USA
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- Battelle Memorial Institute, Columbus, OH 43201, USA
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- Battelle Memorial Institute, Columbus, OH 43201, USA
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- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, Center for Environmental Solutions and Emergency Response, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, USA
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Secker TJ, Hervé RC, Keevil CW. Sensitive microscopic quantification of surface-bound prion infectivity for the assessment of surgical instrument decontamination procedures. J Hosp Infect 2023; 132:116-124. [PMID: 36209927 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2022.09.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2022] [Revised: 09/07/2022] [Accepted: 09/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND Pathogenic prions (PrPSc) are amyloid-rich hydrophobic proteins which bind avidly to surgical surfaces and represent some of the most difficult targets during the reprocessing of reusable surgical instruments. In-vitro methods to amplify and detect the presence of otherwise undetectable prion contamination are available, but they do not measure associated infectivity. Most of these methods rely on the use of proteinase K, however this can lead to the loss of a substantial portion of PrPSc, potentially producing false negatives. AIM To develop a sensitive in-situ method without proteinase treatment for the dynamic quantification of amyloid accumulation in N2a #58 cells following 22L-prion infection from infected tissues and spiked stainless-steel surfaces. METHODS We spiked cultures of N2a #58 cells with the 22L prion strain in solution or dried on stainless-steel wires and directly measured the accumulation of prion amyloid aggregates over several passages using highly sensitive fluorescence microscopy. FINDINGS We demonstrated a 10-log dynamic range using our method to test residual prion infectivity, that was validated to show variable decontamination efficacy against prions from commercially available cleaning chemistries. CONCLUSIONS The new cell-based infectivity method presented here avoids partial or possibly total proteinase K digestion of PrPSc in samples for greater sensitivity, in addition to low cost, no ethical concerns, and adaptability to detect different prion strains. This method can be used to test cleaning chemistries' efficacy with greater sensitivity than measuring total residual proteins, which may not correlate with residual prion infectivity.
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- T J Secker
- Environmental Healthcare Unit, School of Biological Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Environmental Healthcare Unit, School of Biological Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.
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- Environmental Healthcare Unit, School of Biological Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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Turgeon N, Pagé M, Robillard J, Goulet V, Bahloul A, Brochot C, Saidi MN, Dumont-Leblond N, Duchaine C. Filtration performance, fit test and side effects of respiratory personal protective equipment following decontamination: Observations for user safety and comfort. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0280426. [PMID: 36689487 PMCID: PMC9870121 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0280426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2022] [Accepted: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE While facing personal protective equipment (PPE) shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic, several institutions looked to PPE decontamination and reuse options. This study documents the effect of two hydrogen peroxide treatments on filtration efficiency and fit tests as well as the side effects for volunteers after the decontamination of N95 filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs). We also propose an efficient and large-scale treatment protocol that allows for the traceability of this protective equipment in hospitals during PPE shortages. METHODS The effects of low-temperature hydrogen peroxide sterilization and hydrogen peroxide vapor (HPV) on two FFR models (filtration, decontamination level, residual emanation) were evaluated. Ten volunteers reported comfort issues and side effects after wearing 1h FFRs worn and decontaminated up to five times. RESULTS The decontamination process does not negatively affect FFR efficiency, but repeated use and handling tend to lead to damage, limiting the number of times FFRs can be reused. Moreover, the recommended 24-h post-treatment aeration does not sufficiently eliminate residual hydrogen peroxide. Prolonged aeration time increased user comfort when using decontaminated FFRs. CONCLUSIONS HPV and low-temperature hydrogen peroxide sterilization seem to be appropriate treatments for FFR decontamination when the PPE is reused by the same user. PPE decontamination and reuse methods should be carefully considered as they are critical for the comfort and safety of healthcare workers.
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- Nathalie Turgeon
- Centre de Recherche de l’Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec- Université Laval, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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- Centre de Recherche de l’Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec- Université Laval, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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- Centre de Recherche de l’Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec- Université Laval, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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- Centre de Recherche de l’Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec- Université Laval, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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- Institut de Recherche Robert-Sauvé en Santé et en Sécurité du Travail, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Institut de Recherche Robert-Sauvé en Santé et en Sécurité du Travail, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Institut de Recherche Robert-Sauvé en Santé et en Sécurité du Travail, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Centre de Recherche de l’Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec- Université Laval, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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- Centre de Recherche de l’Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec- Université Laval, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
- Département de Biochimie, de Microbiologie et de Bio-informatique, Faculté des Sciences et de Génie, Université Laval, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
- Canada Research Chair on Bioaerosols, Quebec City, QC, Canada
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Lu L, Xie Y, Yang Z, Chen B. Sustainable decontamination of heavy metal in wastewater and soil with novel rectangular wave asymmetrical alternative current electrochemistry. J Hazard Mater 2023; 442:130021. [PMID: 36152548 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.130021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2022] [Revised: 09/12/2022] [Accepted: 09/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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A new concept of removal and recovery of heavy metals and simultaneous regeneration and reuse of ethylenediamine-tetraacetic acid (EDTA) in soil washing effluent containing metal-EDTA complexes is proposed, which is used to remediate heavy metal contaminated soil. To achieve this goal, soil washing approach coupled with rectangular wave asymmetrical alternative current electrochemistry (RW-ACE) equipped with amidoxime-functionalized electrodes (Ami-CF) is employed. With high hydrophilicity and strong binding affinity, Ami-CF could specifically compete for heavy metals over EDTA under electric field. RW-ACE system is found successfully to achieve the non-destructive decomplexation of heavy metal-EDTA, and then regenerate EDTA for highly recycling, which saves as high as 98.9 % EDTA consumption compared with conventional washing method. Moreover, more than 90% of heavy metals are recovered and deposited on the electrode with a majority of them existed as zero-valence state as evidenced by XPS. The RW-ACE method is universal for various heavy metals such as Cu2+, Zn2+, Cd2+, and Pb2+ in an authentic contaminated soil, and the loss of soil nutrient is very limited. Along with long-term assessment and operation cost estimation, the RW-ACE method is a sustainable remediation approach for the heavy metal polluted wastewater and soils, and easily scaled up for field practice.
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- Lun Lu
- Department of Environmental Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, China; State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Health Risk Assessment, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Guangzhou 510655, China
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- Department of Environmental Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, China
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- Department of Environmental Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, China
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- Department of Environmental Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, China.
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Qi L, Xiao B, Kong L, Xu Y, Yang J, Zuo G. Decontamination of mustard sulfur and VX by sodium percarbonate complexed with 1-acetylguanidine as a novel activator. Water Sci Technol 2023; 87:336-346. [PMID: 36640041 DOI: 10.2166/wst.2022.415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The peroxide-based decontaminants had attracted great attention for degradation of chemical warfare agents (CWAs) because of their high performance, non-corrosive and environmental-friendly merits. Hydrogen peroxide can be activated by some organic activators to enhance the oxidation ability. In this work, a novel formula based on sodium percarbonate (SPC) complexed with 1-acetylguanidine (ACG) was investigated for decontamination of sulfur mustard (HD) and VX as CWAs. In the experimental results, the active species acetyl peroxide imide acid in the formula aqueous solution was detected in situ by Raman and 13C NMR spectroscopy. The optimized conditions of the decontamination formula (SPC/ACG) were suggested that, the molar ratio of active oxygen and activator ([O]/[ACG]) was 1:1 while the pH value of the formula aqueous solution was about 9. To achieve the decontamination percentage over 99%, the molar ratio of active oxygen to CWA ((O)/(CWA)) needed to be at least 3 for HD and 7 for VX. Meanwhile, the degradation products detected by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS), liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry (LC/MS) and ion chromatography (IC) indicated that the oxidation and elimination reactions should have occurred on HD molecule, while the degradation of VX mainly originate from the nucleophilic substitution and oxidation reactions.
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- Lihong Qi
- Institute of NBC Defense, P.O. Box 1048, Beijing 102205, China E-mail: ; These authors contributed equally to this work
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- Institute of NBC Defense, P.O. Box 1048, Beijing 102205, China E-mail: ; These authors contributed equally to this work
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- State Key Lab of NBC Protection for Civilian, P.O. Box 1043, Beijing 102205, China
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- Institute of NBC Defense, P.O. Box 1048, Beijing 102205, China E-mail:
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- Institute of NBC Defense, P.O. Box 1048, Beijing 102205, China E-mail:
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- Institute of NBC Defense, P.O. Box 1048, Beijing 102205, China E-mail:
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