Application of a Self-Disinfecting Surface for Hemodialysis

Authors

• Jace Parkinson, Utah State University
• Katelyn Parkinson, Utah State University
• Alice Pack, Utah State University
• Tara Pendleton, Utah State University
• Andrew Gagon, Utah State University

Document Type

Poster

Journal/Book Title/Conference

College of Engineering Senior Design Projects

Publisher

Utah State University

Location

Logan, UT

Publication Date

2020

Abstract

Hemodialysis mimics kidney function for patients with chronic kidney failure (Figure 1). Infection is the second leading cause of death in patients with end stage renal disease and sepsis accounts for more than 75% of these infectious deaths. In order to treat dialysis patients with bacterial infection, TiO₂ nanoparticles (Degussa P25, 25 nm diameter) may be incorporated into the hollow fiber membrane, in the vascular access, or be suspended in the dialysate. TiO₂ nanoparticles combined with UVA light are used to generate reactive oxygen species (ROS).

Recommended Citation

Parkinson, Jace; Parkinson, Katelyn; Pack, Alice; Pendleton, Tara; and Gagon, Andrew, "Application of a Self-Disinfecting Surface for Hemodialysis" (2020). Biological Engineering. Paper 25.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/bioengr_srdesign/25