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Anthrax Decontamination (1 of 2)

Caption: GTRI research scientists Brent Wagner and Hisham Menkara optimized a UV-C phosphor for use in a flat panel system with X-rays that can kill anthrax spores in two to three hours without any lingering effects.

Credit: Georgia Tech Photo: Gary Meek

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