Microorganisms can colonize and subsequently form biofilms on surfaces, which protect
them from adverse conditions and make them more resistant than their planktonic free‐living …

Textiles are a common material in healthcare facilities; therefore it is important that they do
not pose as a vehicle for the transfer of pathogens to patients or hospital workers. During the …

Healthcare professionals have questions about the infection prevention effectiveness of
contemporary laundry processes for healthcare textiles (HCTs). Current industrial laundry …

Kurzfassung In den Zeiten des Niedrigtemperaturwaschens, gewinnt die Wäschehygiene an
Bedeutung, weil mikrobielle Kontaminationen auf Textilien Infektionen übertragen und die …

Bacterial attachment and biofilm formation are associated with the contamination and fouling
at several locations in a washing machine, which is a particularly complex environment …

Nanoscale silver has been incorporated into a variety of products where its antimicrobial
properties enhance their functionality. One particular application is hospital linens, potential …

In the Water, Energy and Waste Directive, the European Commission provides for the use of
household washing programmes with lower temperatures (30–40° C) and lower water …

A system of permanent magnets, similar to those used for scale prevention during water
processing, was tested as an alternative to induce some improvements during the textile …

The reuse of decontaminated disposable medical face masks can contribute to reducing the
environmental burden of discarded masks. This research is focused on the effect of …

La inocuidad alimentaria es una de las principales preocupaciones con relación al
desarrollo industrial de los alimentos. Esto se debe principalmente a las enfermedades de …