Disinfection, Inactivation, and Sterilization of Pathogens and Biotoxins: Emerging Technologies and Strategies

Dear Colleagues,

In the ongoing battle against infectious diseases, the importance of effective disinfection, inactivation and sterilization of a wide range of pathogens (including bacteria, viruses and fungi) and biotoxins (such as endotoxins and exotoxins) cannot be exaggerated. The special issue "Disinfection, inactivation and sterilization of pathogens and biotoxins: Emerging Technologies and Strategies" aims to serve as a comprehensive platform for the latest research findings, technological advances and strategic approaches in the field of microbial and toxin control. This issue aims to highlight novel and interdisciplinary methods that address current challenges and herald future innovations in public health and safety.

The scope of this special issue covers a wide range of topics, including advances in chemical, physical and biological disinfection methods; innovative strategies for pathogen inactivation and biotoxin degradation; and state-of-the-art sterilization techniques that ensure the safety of medical instruments, surfaces, the environment and food control. We invite contributions that explore the efficacy, mechanisms and practical applications of new disinfectants, the emergence of microbial resistance, and the integration of cutting-edge technologies such as nanotechnology, bioinformatics and materials science into conventional practices.

This special issue invites original articles and reviews that not only present the current state of the art, but also stimulate discussion on how to reduce the risk of microbial and biotoxin contamination. In particular, the identification of knowledge gaps, the formulation of new research questions, and the establishment of collaborative networks to drive future innovations in the field to achieve more efficient and safer disinfection, inactivation and sterilization, depending on the microorganisms and biotoxins involved, are welcomed.

Dr. Akikazu Sakudo
Guest Editor

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• disinfection technologies
• pathogen inactivation
• sterilization techniques
• biotoxin degradation
• advanced disinfection methods
• public health