A wearable disinfecting device includes a skin-protective glove and a disinfecting material. The disinfecting material is attached to the external surface on the palm side of the skin-protective glove. The disinfecting material includes an absorbent material that is at least partially saturated with a disinfecting liquid. The skin-protective glove is chemically resistant to the disinfecting liquid. A protective film that covers the disinfecting material can be releasably attached to the external surface of the skin-protective glove.

Methods of producing sugar cane transplant units that includes planting a sugar cane propagation material in a planting container that has a volume of 10 to 200 cubic centimeters; growing the sugar plant to an age of at least 4 months; harvesting the stalks of the sugar cane plant when the stalks have a length of 10 to 50 centimeters; cutting the harvested stalks into stalk segments, wherein the stalk segments are cut to a length of 1 to 5 centimeters; and planting one or more of the stalk segments into a planting container that has a volume from 10 to 200 cubic centimeters.

Methods of producing sugar cane transplant units that includes planting a sugar cane propagation material in a planting container that has a volume of 10 to 200 cubic centimeters; growing the sugar plant to an age of at least 4 months; harvesting the stalks of the sugar cane plant when the stalks have a length of 10 to 50 centimeters; cutting the harvested stalks into stalk segments, wherein the stalk segments are cut to a length of 1 to 5 centimeters; and planting one or more of the stalk segments into a planting container that has a volume from 10 to 200 cubic centimeters.

A free radical sterilization system having a chamber defining a region, and a generator for generating free radical reach effluent from a free radical electric generator and/or a vaporizer. A closed loop circulating system without a free-radical destroyer is provided for supplying the mixture of free radicals from the electric generator mixed with the hydrogen peroxide solution in the form of the effluent to the chamber. The free-radical sterilization system is used in sterilizing items in the chamber and, with an open-bottomed wound chamber, in treating wounds on a body.

A free radical sterilization system having a chamber defining a region, and a generator for generating free radical reach effluent from a free radical electric generator and/or a vaporizer. A closed loop circulating system without a free-radical destroyer is provided for supplying the mixture of free radicals from the electric generator mixed with the hydrogen peroxide solution in the form of the effluent to the chamber. The free-radical sterilization system is used in sterilizing items in the chamber and, with an open-bottomed wound chamber, in treating wounds on a body.

Disclosed is an antimicrobial air permeable substrate comprising a high concentration of a dry powder. Also disclosed is the use of the antimicrobial material to kill, denature or otherwise deactivate microbes, particularly airborne or droplet-borne microbes.

The invention also relates to a functionalised fabric that will deactivate air borne virus upon contact. In particular, it relates to a fabric within which is contained an active compound or compounds that have been demonstrated to deactivate air borne virus and other pathogens when said virus or pathogens make contact with the active compound within the fabric. The active compound or compounds described are harmless to humans, animals, marine and plant life and are prolifically available from sustainable resources.

Disclosed is an antimicrobial air permeable substrate comprising a high concentration of a dry powder. Also disclosed is the use of the antimicrobial material to kill, denature or otherwise deactivate microbes, particularly airborne or droplet-borne microbes.

The invention also relates to a functionalised fabric that will deactivate air borne virus upon contact. In particular, it relates to a fabric within which is contained an active compound or compounds that have been demonstrated to deactivate air borne virus and other pathogens when said virus or pathogens make contact with the active compound within the fabric. The active compound or compounds described are harmless to humans, animals, marine and plant life and are prolifically available from sustainable resources.

Disclosed is an antimicrobial air permeable substrate comprising a high concentration of a dry powder. Also disclosed is the use of the antimicrobial material to kill, denature or otherwise deactivate microbes, particularly airborne or droplet-borne microbes.

The invention also relates to a functionalised fabric that will deactivate air borne virus upon contact. In particular, it relates to a fabric within which is contained an active compound or compounds that have been demonstrated to deactivate air borne virus and other pathogens when said virus or pathogens make contact with the active compound within the fabric. The active compound or compounds described are harmless to humans, animals, marine and plant life and are prolifically available from sustainable resources.

The invention provides a skin disinfectant for treating skin with eczema, preventing bacterial proliferation, and removing biofilm. Compositions of the invention include hypochlorous acid, acetic acid, water, and one or more additives or excipients. The formulation process removes metal ions, reduces ionic strength, controls pH, and reduces exposure to air, thus improving stability and lengthening shelf-life.

The invention provides a skin disinfectant for treating skin with eczema, preventing bacterial proliferation, and removing biofilm. Compositions of the invention include hypochlorous acid, acetic acid, water, and one or more additives or excipients. The formulation process removes metal ions, reduces ionic strength, controls pH, and reduces exposure to air, thus improving stability and lengthening shelf-life.