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US 2021/0061670 A1Published application
Method for preventing or reducing growth of a microorganism on a surface
AssigneeImam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
InventorsMuhammad NAWAZ, Faiza QURESHI
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Abstract
Methods of synthesizing Bi2S3—CdS particles in the form of spheres as well as properties of these Bi2S3—CdS particles are described. Methods of photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants employing these Bi2S3—CdS particles and methods of preventing or reducing microbial growth on a surface by applying these Bi2S3—CdS particles in the form of a solution or an antimicrobial product onto the surface are also specified.
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1-7. (canceled)
A method for preventing or reducing growth of a microorganism on a surface, the method comprising:
- applying Bi2S3—CdS particles onto the surface;
- wherein:
- the Bi2S3—CdS particles comprise bismuth(III) sulfide and cadmium(II) sulfide;
- the Bi2S3—CdS particles are in the form of spheres;
- and
- the Bi2S3—CdS particles are in contact with the surface for 1-24 hours.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.