This review is focused on recent developments of surface-enhanced Raman scattering
(SERS) applications in Analytical Chemistry. The work covers advances in the fabrication …

Background Infectious diseases are a significant threat in both healthcare and community
settings. Healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) in particular are a leading cause of …

There is increasing evidence that the hospital surface environment contributes to the spread
of pathogens. However, evidence on how best to sample these surfaces is inconsistent and …

Swab sampling is of great importance in surface contamination analysis. A cotton swab
(cotton Q-tip) was successfully transformed into surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) …

The role of indirect contact in the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 is not clear. SARS-CoV-2
persists on dry surfaces for hours to days; published studies have largely focused on hard …

The aim of this study was to evaluate the survival of three challenge bacteria stored at 25℃,
5℃, and 50℃ up to 21 days on 100% cotton textile swatches. The survival of each chosen …

The sprayed layer-by-layer assembly of TiO2 photocatalyst has been efficiently used for
functionalizing polyester textiles and elaborating solar light active antibacterial textiles …

Quantitative microbial risk assessment (QMRA) is a powerful decision analytics tool, yet it
faces challenges when modeling health risks for the indoor environment. One limitation is …

Textiles are an important material used as personal protective equipment (PPE) not only in
the hospital environment but also in the industrial area during the production of food or …

Background The contact plate method is widely accepted and used in various fields where
hygiene and contamination levels are crucial. Evidence regarding the applicability of the …