NDLI: Inhibition of various bacterial growths on paper towels through the use of selenium nanoparticles

Content Provider	IEEE Xplore Digital Library
Author	Qi Wang Webster, T.J.
Copyright Year	2014
Description	Author affiliation: Bioeng. Program, Northeastern Univ., Boston, MA, USA (Qi Wang; Webster, T.J.)
Abstract	Bacterial infections are commonly found on paper towels and other paper products leading to the potential spread of bacteria and consequent health concerns. The objective of this in vitro study was to introduce antibacterial properties to paper towel surfaces by coating them with selenium nanoparticles. Results showed that the selenium nanoparticle coated paper towels inhibited the growth of Staphyloccocus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa by 80%~90% after 72 hours compared with the uncoated paper towels. Thus, the study showed that nano-selenium coated paper towels may lead to an increased eradication of bacteria to more effectively clean a wide-range of clinical environments, thus, improving health.
Starting Page	1
Ending Page	2
File Size	2873008
Page Count	2
File Format	PDF
ISBN	9781479937288
DOI	10.1109/NEBEC.2014.6972971
Language	English
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Publisher Date	2014-04-25
Publisher Place	USA
Access Restriction	Subscribed
Rights Holder	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Subject Keyword	Microorganisms Surface treatment Nanoparticles Coatings Contamination Paper products Water pollution Selenium nanoparticles Staphylococcus aureus Pseudomonas aeruginosa Paper towels
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

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Inhibition of various bacterial growths on paper towels through the use of selenium nanoparticles