Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD – Researchers at the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center ...

With supplies of N95 respirator masks stretched thin during the coronavirus pandemic, decontamination of used masks can help meet demand. Based on a review of scientific literature, there are four ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Some decontamination methods — specifically, methods using high concentrations of gas plasma hydrogen peroxide — ...

NASA's Glenn Research Center and University Hospitals have collaborated to develop new ways to decontaminate personal protective equipment (PPE) for applications in aerospace and medicine to safeguard ...

A number of decontamination systems have been granted Emergency Use Authorization status by the FDA to increase the number of N95 face masks available to healthcare workers. A notable shortage in ...

"DecontaminationIs to remove contamination by radioactive substances, but I will explain the detailed practice method. I compiled the guideline books for researchers dealing with radioactive materials ...

HOUSTON – (Oct. 17, 2023) – Filtration systems are designed to capture multiple harmful substances from water or air simultaneously, but pollutants in soil can only be tackled individually or a few at ...

The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) partnered with DHS and other agencies to develop two resources for managing exposure in mass chemical incidents. The two ...

Certain methods of decontaminating medical face masks for repeated use during the COVID-19 pandemic appear to damage the masks' integrity and protective function, according to research by a University ...

A decontamination process for packaging chilled products reduces the amount of chemicals needed for sterilization and increases shelf-life, claims its manufacturer. Sidel is demonstrating a prototype ...

This paper describes useful methodology for observing the decontamination of dental instruments in a general dental practice setting. The method provides robust information because the participants ...