Current Science and New Technology for Universal Sporicidal Disinfectant

Joan N. Hebden; Yian Jiang; Ming Zhang

doi:10.11910/j.issn.2791-2043.2025.2.04

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Current Science and New Technology for Universal Sporicidal Disinfectant

TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION | Updated：2026-02-06

- Current Science and New Technology for Universal Sporicidal Disinfectant
- Sterile Supply Vol. 4, Issue 2, (2025)
- Affiliations：
  
  1.PDI, Inc.
  2.Boston University
  3.PDI China
- Author bio：
  
  Ming Zhang at Michael.zhang@pdihc.com
- Funds：
- DOI：10.11910/j.issn.2791-2043.2025.2.04
  CLC：
- Published：15 August 2025
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Hebden Joan N.,Jiang Yian,Zhang Ming.Current Science and New Technology for Universal Sporicidal Disinfectant[J].Sterile Supply,2025,04(02):84-91.
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Hebden Joan N.,Jiang Yian,Zhang Ming.Current Science and New Technology for Universal Sporicidal Disinfectant[J].Sterile Supply,2025,04(02):84-91. DOI： 10.11910/j.issn.2791-2043.2025.2.04.

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Abstract

A key microbiological factor facilitating surface environment-mediated transmission of

Clostridioides difficile

(

C. difficile

)

norovirus (NoV) and

Candida auris (C. auris)

is their relative resistance to disinfectants used on environmental surfaces. Multiple outbreaks involving

C. difficile

NoV and

C. auris

in healthcare settings are linked to widespread environmental contamination. The notable resilience of

C. auris

underscores the need for broad-spectrum disinfectants with proven efficacy and a lower risk of material degradation. This review examines the current science understanding of

C. difficile

reservoirs in hospital environment

identifies deficiencies in cleaning practices for colonized and infected patient rooms

discusses the advantages and disadvantages of currently available sporicidal germicides

and explores the development of a non-bleach

hydrogen peroxide-based sporicidal agent.

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