Benzalkonium chlorides (BACs) are chemicals with widespread applications due to their
broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties against bacteria, fungi, and viruses. This review …

Microbial infections affect humans worldwide. Many quaternary ammonium compounds
have been synthesized that are not only antibacterial, but also possess antifungal, antiviral …

Microplastics (MPs) are increasingly released into the environment due to the widespread
usage and improper management of plastics. Considerable research efforts have been …

Quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) are widely applied in household and industrial
products. Most uses of QACs can be expected to lead to their release to wastewater …

Biocides are critical components of hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”) fluids used for
unconventional shale gas development. Bacteria may cause bioclogging and inhibit gas …

There is a large body of evidence from experimental and clinical studies showing that the
long-term use of topical drugs may induce ocular surface changes, causing ocular …

A pilot-scale membrane bioreactor (MBR) was installed and operated for one year at a
Swiss hospital. It was fed an influent directly from the hospital's sanitary collection system. To …

In recent years, the use of cosmeceutical-based personal care and beauty products has ever
increased, around the world. Currently, an increasing number of compounds are being …

The global market of food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical products requires continuous
tracking of harmful ingredients and microbial contamination for the sake of the safety of both …

Microbial contaminations are responsible for many chronic, healthcare, persistent microbial
infections and illnesses in the food sector, therefore their control is an important public …