Abstract: A sterilization indicator for detecting the presence, along with quantifying the amount, of nitric oxide is provided herein. The sterilization indicator comprises a chromophore-containing compound capable of undergoing a color change in the presence of nitric oxide. The sterilization indicator further comprises a support layer comprising the chromophore-containing compound. In some embodiments, the sterilization indicator further comprises a polymer layer overlying at least a portion of the support layer for reducing diffusion of a fluid through the polymer layer to the chromophore-containing compound.

Abstract: A device for providing nitric oxide to a space for sanitizing or sterilizing an article is provided. The device includes a support having a surface. The support is adapted to be disposed in the space and in proximity of the article or the surface defines the space and the space is adapted to contain the article. The device further includes a nitric oxide source overlying the surface and adapted to provide nitric oxide (A) at a predetermined rate, (B) for a predetermined amount of time, (C) a predetermined dose, or any combination of (A), (B), and (C). A method for sanitizing or sterilizing an article in a space is provided. The method includes locating the article within the space. The method further includes providing nitric oxide to the space from a nitric oxide source at a predetermined rate. The method further includes exposing the article to the nitric oxide for a predetermined amount of time.

Abstract: The present invention provides stable, photosensitive polymers that release NO response to intensity and wavelength of light, methods of making such polymers and methods using such polymers.

Abstract: The present invention provides stable, photosensitive polymers that release NO response to intensity and wavelength of light, methods of making such polymers and methods using such polymers.