The application of BB-stabilized bacteriophages for the dual-mode (phages + UV) sterilization of membranes. The surfaces of syringe filter membranes were spiked with bacteria (E. coli (Gram-negative) or B. subtilis (Gram-positive)), and then BB-stabilized bacteriophages (T4 or Phi29, respectively) were introduced to the filters. UV irradiation was used as in previous experiments. b) The simultaneous application of UV and phages stabilized with BB for food sterilization against bacterial contaminations.