Certain embodiments described herein are directed to button covers that can reversibly couple to a button. In some examples, the button cover comprises a bioactive material that can kill or inactivate bioorganisms. The bioactive material can be a photocatalyst and/or may comprise one or more transition metals. The button may be present in an elevator, on an ATM machine, on a touchpad or on other devices. Methods of using the buttons covers and buttons to reduce or prevent infections are also described.

Certain embodiments described herein are directed to electronic device screen covers that include one more bioactive materials. In some embodiments, the electronic device screen covers can be used with capacitive touch screens on electronic devices such as cellular phones, tablets, laptops, kiosk displays or other electronic devices that include screens. Methods of using the screen covers and screens to reduce spread of infections are also described.

Certain embodiments described herein are directed to handle covers that can reversibly couple to a handle. In some examples, the handle cover comprises a bioactive material that can kill or inactivate bioorganisms. The bioactive material can be a photocatalyst and may also comprise one or more transition metals. Methods of using the handle covers and handles to reduce spread of infections are also described.

The following disclosure relates to a home plasma sterilizer that sterilizes household items in a home by using plasma. According to an embodiment, there is provided a home plasma sterilizer including: a plurality of plasma electrode modules configured to generate plasma in order to sterilize a sterilization target object inside a sterilization chamber; a harmful gas removal unit configured to communicate with the sterilization chamber, and provided with a catalytic filter that is intended to remove harmful gas inside the sterilization chamber; a power supply unit configured to supply power to the plasma electrode modules; and a control unit configured to control the supply of power by the power supply unit; wherein the control unit performs control so that the plurality of plasma electrode modules is sequentially supplied with power at predetermined cycles but the supply of power is continuous as a whole.

A method of disinfecting an artificial turf structure includes applying to the artificial turf

The deodorant dispersion of the present invention includes (A) two or more powdery inorganic chemical adsorbents, (B) a dispersing agent, and (C) a dispersion medium, a content proportion of the component (A) is in a range from 10% to 30% by mass based on a total of the deodorant dispersion, a content proportion of the component (B) is in a range from 1% to 10% by mass based on a total of the deodorant dispersion, and a median particle diameter of a dispersoid is in a range from 0.1 m to 0.4 m. A gas adsorption capacity of the component (A) is preferably 25 mL/g or more.

Provided a deodorant composition including dispersed particles which have an average secondary particle diameter of 200 nm or less and are formed of at least one kind of particles selected from metal particles or metal oxide particles and each of which has a surface that does not contain a dispersant; and at least one kind selected from an aqueous solvent other than water or a metal salt having a monovalent, a divalent, or a trivalent metal ion.

A filter and a filter system including the filter. The filter includes a porous filter frame having a first upstream-side surface, and a second downstream-side surface based on a thickness direction, the porous filter frame filtering particulate matter. A copper material layer is disposed on at least a portion of the first upstream-side surface of the filter frame.

Systems and methods for preventing leaks from an endoscope end of a tube set during equipment changes between endoscopic procedures. An illustrative system may comprise a storage case and a cap. The storage case may comprise a base including a plurality of wells, an insert disposed in each well of the plurality of wells, and a lid configured to cover the base. The cap may have a housing extending from a first open end to a second closed end and defining a cavity between the first open end and the second closed end and may be configured to be removably disposed within a well of the plurality of wells.

A coated article having an antimicrobial coating is provided. The coated article includes a substrate and at least one adhesion layer disposed over the substrate. The at least one adhesion layer includes a component selected from the group consisting of a copper oxide, a zirconium oxide, and combinations thereof. Advantageously, an antimicrobial copper suboxide layer disposed over the at least one adhesion layer.