Testing the Antimicrobial Characteristics of Wood Materials: A Review of Methods

• Main Authors: Muhammad Tanveer Munir (Author), Hélène Pailhories (Author), Matthieu Eveillard (Author), Mark Irle (Author), Florence Aviat (Author), Laurence Dubreil (Author), Michel Federighi (Author), Christophe Belloncle (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2020-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Some wood species have antimicrobial properties, making them a better choice over inert surfaces in certain circumstances. However, the organic and porous nature of wood raises questions regarding the use of this material in hygienically important places. Therefore, it is reasonable to investigate t...