Recent Publications

Redfern J, Tucker J, Simmons L M, Askew P D, Askew P D, Stephan I, Verran J (2020). Environmental and Experimental Factors Affecting Efficacy Testing of Nonporous Plastic Antimicrobial Surfaces. Methods and Protocols 1 (4): 36

Flores A, Wrigley M, Askew P, etc al (2020). Use of non-sterile gloves in the ward environment: an evaluation of healthcare workers’ perception of risk and decision making. J Infection Prevention. 21 (3), 108 - 114.

Dunne C, Askew P, Papadopoulos T et al (2020), Anti-Microbial Coating Innovations to prevent infectious disease: a consensus view from the AMiCl COST Action. J Hosp Infection, 105 (2)

Sanders M, Bruin R, Webb R, Iredale G. (2018), Determination of a one-way valve to prevent bacterial transfer from patient to patient, J Aerosol Med Pulmon Drug Del 31, (2)

Askew P D, (2014), Determining the Efficacy of Antimicrobial Treated Textiles, 53rd Dornbirn Man-Made Fibers Congress, Dornbirn, Austria

Askew Peter, Efficacy Assessment of Treated Articles - A Guidance (2014), Nordic Working Papers 2014:904 Norden.org

Monticello RA, Askew PD (2013), Antimicrobial Textiles and Testing Techniques in Adam Fraise—Russell, Hugo & Ayliffe’s Principles and Practice of Disinfection, Preservation and Sterilization, Wiley, UK. (ISBN 1444333259)

Askew P D (2011), Efficacy Testing for PT2 of the EU BPD, Biocides 2011, Vienna, Austria

Askew P D (2011), Fungal and Algal Growth on Stone and the use of Calcium Hydroxide Nano-Dispersion-Based Consolidants on its Remediation. Stone Conservation, Restoration and Assessment of Monuments and Objects of Art, March 2011, Danish Institute of Athens, Athens, Greece

Ziegenbalg G, Askew P D (2010), The use of novel, nano-lime dispersions to modify the susceptibility of materials to microbial growth, Biocides in Synthetic Materials 2010, iSmithers RAPRA, Berlin, Germany.

Askew P D (2010), Relating function to claims for antimicrobial properties in textile applications, Biocides in Synthetic Materials 2010, iSmithers RAPRA, Berlin, Germany.

Askew PD (2009), Testing Approaches for PT6, PT11 and PT13 of the EU BPD. Biocides 2009, Vienna, Austria

Askew PD (2009), Claim and Benefit-based Approaches for Assessing the Antimicrobial Performance for Silicone Elastomer Formulations, Silcone Elastomers 2009, Smithers RAPRA, Hamburg, Germany.

Askew PD (2009), Measuring activity in antimicrobial textiles. A critical review, Chemistry Today, 27, 1, 16 - 20.

Askew P D (2008), Supporting Claims for Treated Articles, Biocides 2008, Vienna, Austria

Askew P D (2008), Consumer Perception and Labelling Claims, Regulations for Antimicrobials in Consumer Products - InterTek-PIRA Conference, Gatwick, UK.

Askew P D (2008), Relating Performance to Claims for Antimicrobial Coatings, Additives in Coatings - Innovation in Formulation, Frankfurt, Germany / Surface Coatings International.

Askew P D (2008), Modelling the End-Use of Plastic Treated Articles to Support Label Claims, Biocides in Plastics - From Preservation to Hygiene Control, ISBN 978-1-84735-067-1.

Askew P D (2007), Exploring the Functionality of Antibacterial Plastics and Textiles, Antimicrobials in Plastic and Textiles Applications, PIRA Conference, Prague, Czech Republic, June 2007.

Askew P D (2007), Analysis and Assessment of Current Protocols to Develop Harmonised Test Methods and Relevant Performance Standards For The Efficacy Testing of Treated Articles / Treated Materials, OECD Environment Directorate - Joint Meeting of The Chemicals Committee and the Working Party on Chemicals, Pesticides and Biotechnology Monograph No.ENV/JM/MONO(2007)4.

Ch. Maierhofer, Ch. Köpp, M. Drdacky, Ch. Hennen, L. Lanza, V. Bosiljkov, D. Kolymbas, I. Herle, A. Virsta, L. Binda, P. Askew (2007). Cultural Heritage Protection Against Flood (CHEF) - Project Overview. 6th European Framework Program to support policy-oriented research, STREMAH 2007.

Askew P D (2007), Exploring the Functionality of Antibacterial Coatings, European Coatings Conference - Novel Biocide Technology III, Berlin.

Askew P D, Stephan I (2006), Mikrobiologische Prüfungen an Beschichtungsstoffen und Beschichttungen, In Lehrbuch de Lack und Beschichtungen 10, Analysen und Prüfungen, Kittle H (Ed.), S Herzel Verlag, Stuttgart, Germany.

Askew P D (2006) Hygienic Coatings - Defining the Terms and Supporting the Claims. Surface Coatings International 89, A6, 300 - 305.

Pantke M, Askew P D (2006) Biogenic Impact on Materials in Springer Handbook of Materials Measurement Methods (2006) Eds Czichos H, Saito T, Smith L, Springer Science and Business Media.

Askew P D (2006), Biocides in Springer Handbook of Materials Measurement Methods (2006) Eds Czichos H, Saito T, Smith L, Springer Science and Business Media.

Askew P D (2006), Paper and Textiles in Springer Handbook of Materials Measurement Methods Eds Czichos H, Saito T, Smith L, Springer Science and Business Media.

Askew P D (2006) Coatings and Coatings Materials in Springer Handbook of Materials Measurement Methods Eds Czichos H, Saito T, Smith L, Springer Science and Business Media.

SIAA Experts Panel Discussion on Antibacterial Surfaces, Testing Strategies for Treated Articles, November 2005, Nara, Japan.

Askew P D (2005) Hygienic Coatings - Defining the Terms and Supporting the Claims. Opening Paper: Third Global Conference on Hygienic Coatings and Surfaces, March 2005, Paris, France.

Askew P D (2005), Regulatory and Efficacy Test Requirements for Antimicrobial Coatings. Key Note Paper: European Coatings Conference - Novel Biocide Technology II, February 2005, Berlin, Germany.

Askew P D (2004), Hygiene Control: Assessing the Role of Antimicrobial Surfaces. Second Global Conference on Hygienic Coatings and Surfaces, January 2004, Florida, USA.

Askew P D (2003), Antimicrobial Activity in Textiles and Non-Wovens: A Review of Applications, Effects and Testing Strategies. Antimicrobials 2003, Novermber 2003 Brussels, Belgium.

Askew (P D (2003), Introduction to Antimicrobials: Assessing the Benefits of Using Antimicrobials in Plastic Components. Key Note: Antimicrobials 2003, November 2003, Brussels, Belgium.

ECASIA ‘03, October 2003, Berlin, Germany: Tutorial on Microbiological Growth on Surfaces.

Askew P D (2003). Realising Antimicrobial Activity on Surfaces. IBBS - Management & Control of Microorganisms, September 2003, Manchester, UK.