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  • Title: Full Spectrum Visible LED Light Activated Antibacterial System Realized by Optimized Cu2O Crystals.
    Author: Shi X, Xue C, Fang F, Song X, Yu F, Liu M, Wei Z, Fang X, Zhao D, Xin H, Wang X.
    Journal: ACS Appl Mater Interfaces; 2016 Apr 06; 8(13):8386-92. PubMed ID: 26978589.
    Abstract:
    Assisted by three-dimensional printing technology, we proposed and demonstrated a full spectrum visible light activated antibacterial system by using a combination of 500 nm sized Cu2O crystals and light-emitting diode (LED) lamps. Further improved antibacterial ratios were achieved, for the first time, with pure Cu2O for both Gram-positive bacteria and Gram-negative bacteria among all of the six different color LED lamps. For practical antibacterial applications, we revealed that the nonwoven fabric could act as excellent carrier for Cu2O crystals and provide impressive antibacterial performance. Furthermore, integrated with our self-developed app, the poly(ethylene terephthalate) film loaded with Cu2O crystals also showed significant antibacterial property, thus making it possible to be applied in field of touch screen. The present research not only provided a healthier alternative to traditional ultraviolet-based sterilization but also opened an auto-response manner to decrease the rate of microbial contamination on billions of touch screen devices.
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