Science & Technology
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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Facial Coverings and Masks
In a series of projects started at the request of University of North Carolina (UNC) Hospitals in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, EPA investigators collaborated with the university to test face masks and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
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John Archer, M.S., C.I.H.
This scientific research is important for those who respond to environmental emergencies and those who may be affected by environmental emergencies.
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Aerosol Treatment Technology Evaluation
Updated web content for Aerosol Treatment Technologies- Cold Plasma Bipolar Ionization Device
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Sanjiv R. Shah, Ph.D.
EPA scientist biosketch
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Sang Don Lee, Ph.D.
My research supports EPA’s Homeland Security research by evaluating and developing methods for remediation and sampling and by improving the understanding of Chemical, Biological, and Radiological agent behavior in the environment.
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Lukas Oudejans, Ph.D.
The focus of my research is how to clean surfaces. That sounds easy enough but if you think of surfaces that are contaminated with highly toxic chemicals or biological pathogens, cleaning a surface takes on a different meaning.
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Jay L. Garland, Ph.D.
More sustainable approaches to water systems, including various forms of water reuse, are of increasing interest across the Nation. EPA's work benefits greatly from close association with a group of utilities and local/state public health agencies.
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Developing a Salivary Antibody Test
EPA researchers have developed a simple, easy-to-collect, low cost, non-invasive antibody test using saliva samples.
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Alternative Disinfection Devices
Alternative disinfection approaches, such as ultraviolet (UV) light, are being considered to complement routine cleaning and disinfection practices.
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September 21 Results of Disinfection Methods for PPE Intended for Reuse
PPE material with inoculated viruses is tested for efficacy of disinfection
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COVID-19 Researcher Profiles
Profiles of EPA Researchers working to reduce the risk of exposure to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
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Shannon Griffin, M.S.
The salivary immunoassay can help identify those microbial contaminants in the environment which have the greatest impacts on human health.
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Development of Rapid Viability-Reverse Transcriptase PCR (RV-RTPCR) Method for Detection of Viable SARS-CoV-2 from Environmental Samples
The objective of this research is the expeditious development of a rapid and sensitive analytical method that can detect live/viable SARS-CoV-2
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Katherine Ratliff, Ph.D.
My current research is focused on understanding and quantifying how contaminants move around in the environment, as well as predicting the efficacy of different decontamination and disinfection practices in complex settings.
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Results for SARS-CoV-2 Surface Disinfection with UV-November 10, 2020
Data explaining the experimental approach of the surface disinfection with UV
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Shawn Ryan, Ph.D.
The salivary immunoassay can help identify those microbial contaminants in the environment which have the greatest impacts on human health.
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Results for Aerosol Treatment Technology Evaluation with Photocatalytic Device
RGF® Environmental Group developed a Photohydroionization® (PHI) technology that utilizes ultraviolet-C (UVC) light and a metallic catalyst to convert water vapor from the air into hydrogen peroxide and other reactive oxides and ions. These are the results
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Analysis for Coastal Operational Resiliency (AnCOR) - Wide Area Demonstration Webinar
EPA's ORD offers free public webinars on recent research results. Watch a pre-recorded webinar with an overview of EPA's recent field-scale demonstration of environmental remediation capabilities for outdoor urban areas following a wide-area biological
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Green and Gray Infrastructure Research
EPA's green and gray infrastructure research overview
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COVID-19: Evaluating Aerosol Treatment Technologies Webinar
EPA's ORD offers free public webinars on recent research results. Watch a pre-recorded webinar on the evaluation of the efficacy of different types of aerosol treatment technologies to reduce the airborne transmission of COVID-19.