Ohio's Akron-Canton Airport has become the world's first airport to utilize nanotechnology that provides more sanitary conditions for air travelers passing through Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints.
According to The Repository, the airport recently implemented self-cleaning TSA bins in its security lines.
The special bin liners and handles were developed by NanoTouch Materials and rely on mineral nano-crystals that react with light to cause a self-cleaning oxidation reaction.
The method, which involves a natural process known as photocatalysis, is stronger than bleach and is continuously breaking down organic contaminants.
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Western Reserve Hospital, which is located in nearby Cuyahoga Falls, is providing the bin mats and skins for travelers as part of its commitment to community health and safety.
"This is where healthcare needs to be," the hospital's President and CEO Dr. Robert Kent told The Repository.
The stickers used on the bins' handles will need to be replaced every 90 days while the mats will remain effective for up to a year.
In addition to airports, the cutting-edge technology is being used in hospitals, schools and other public spaces where germs are prevalent.
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Earlier this year, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport received approval to install automated security lanes designed to speed up passenger screening in yet another encouraging breakthrough for air travelers.
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