Formulation of Chlorine-Dioxide-Releasing Nanofibers for Disinfection in Humid and CO₂-Rich Environment.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Preventing infectious diseases has become particularly relevant in the past few years. Therefore, antiseptics that are harmless and insusceptible to microbial resistance mechanisms are desired in medicine and public health. In our recent work, a poly(ethylene oxide)-based nanofibrous mat loaded with sodium chlorite was formulated.

Methods

We tested the chlorine dioxide production and bacterial inactivation of the fibers in a medium, modeling the parameters of human exhaled air (ca. 5% (v/v) CO₂, T = 37 °C, RH > 95%). The morphology and microstructure of the fibers were investigated via scanning electron microscopy and infrared spectroscopy.

Results

Smooth-surfaced, nanoscale fibers were produced. The ClO₂-producing ability of

SUBMITTER: Palcso B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9104377 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature