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Light‐Activated Antimicrobial Coating for the Continuous Disinfection of Surfaces
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The ability of a photosensitizer‐containing cellulose acetate film to kill bacteria was evaluated. Substantial kills were achieved following irradiation of the film with white light for up to 24 hours. Applying a photosensitizer‐containing coating to surfaces could reduce the environmental load of pathogens, thus helping to prevent infectious disease transmission.
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- Light‐Activated Antimicrobial Coating for the Continuous Disinfection of Surfaces
- Michael Wilson , DSc, FRCPath
- Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology
- Vol. 24, No. 10 (October 2003) (pp. 782-784)
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Notes
Dr. Wilson is from the Department of Microbiology, Eastman Dental Institute, University College London, London, United Kingdom. Address reprint requests to Michael Wilson, DSc, FRCPath, Department of Microbiology, Eastman Dental Institute, University College London, 256 Grays Inn Road, London WC1X 8LD, United Kingdom.