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Microscopic Filamentous Fungi in Buildings, Preventing their Occurrence and their Remediation Using Nanofibers

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The article is focused on prevention and remediation of the occurrence of microscopic filamentous fungi in buildings. The remediation of these fungi can be performed using classical methods (spray, paint, etc.) or use new methods - which include use of nanotechnology, e.g. nanofibers. The nanofibers have specific functional characteristics (e.g. large surface area, etc) according to their production and it can be used for remediation and prevention of occurrence of microscopic filamentous fungi. The effect of nanofibers can be increase by adding nanoparticles or another antimicrobial substance into electrospinning polymer. The article presents the first experimental results with the nanofibers, which could be applied on place with the occurrence of microscopic filamentous fungi, or on place where is expectation their occurrence in future.

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Advanced Materials Research (Volume 649)

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89-92

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January 2013

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Zuzana Rácová, Richard Wasserbauer, Pavla Ryparová

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Bacteria, Bio-Corrosion, Mold, Nanofiber, Relative Air Humidity, Ventilation

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