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World J Clin Cases. Mar 16, 2025; 13(8): 100139
Published online Mar 16, 2025. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v13.i8.100139
Use of graphene nanocomposites for air disinfection in dental clinics: A game-changer in infection control
Chun-Han Cheng, Wen-Rui Hao, Tzu-Hurng Cheng
Chun-Han Cheng, Department of Medical Education, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 33305, Taiwan
Wen-Rui Hao, Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Shuang Ho Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei 23561, Taiwan
Wen-Rui Hao, Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11002, Taiwan
Tzu-Hurng Cheng, Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung 404328, Taiwan
Co-first authors: Chun-Han Cheng and Wen-Rui Hao.
Author contributions: Cheng CH and Hao WR primarily responsible for writing; Cheng TH overseeing revisions; all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors declare that they have no competing interests.
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Corresponding author: Tzu-Hurng Cheng, PhD, Professor, Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, China Medical University, No. 91 Xueshi Road, North District, Taichung 404328, Taiwan. thcheng@mail.cmu.edu.tw
Received: August 8, 2024
Revised: October 25, 2024
Accepted: November 19, 2024
Published online: March 16, 2025
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Core Tip

Core Tip: This manuscript underscores the efficacy of graphene nanocomposites in disinfecting air in dental clinics, as demonstrated by Ju et al. The authors reported that, compared with conventional filters, graphene nanocomposites markedly reduced microbial contamination and improved air quality. Thus, these materials hold promise for minimizing secondary pollution in clinical settings.