Indoor air quality implications of germicidal 222 nm light
One strategy for mitigating the indoor transmission of airborne pathogens, including the
SARS-CoV-2 virus, is irradiation by germicidal UV light (GUV). A particularly promising …
SARS-CoV-2 virus, is irradiation by germicidal UV light (GUV). A particularly promising …
Significant production of ozone from germicidal UV lights at 222 nm
Lamps emitting at 222 nm have attracted recent interest for germicidal ultraviolet disinfection
(“GUV222”). Their impact on indoor air quality is considered negligible. In this study, ozone …
(“GUV222”). Their impact on indoor air quality is considered negligible. In this study, ozone …
Reducing Transmission of Airborne Respiratory Pathogens: A New Beginning as the COVID-19 Emergency Ends
LC Marr, JM Samet - Environmental Health Perspectives, 2024 - ehp.niehs.nih.gov
Background: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, new evidence-based strategies have
emerged for reducing transmission of respiratory infections through management of indoor …
emerged for reducing transmission of respiratory infections through management of indoor …
Chemical fate of oils on indoor surfaces: ozonolysis and peroxidation
Z Zhou, LR Crilley, JC Ditto… - Environmental …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Unsaturated triglycerides found in food and skin oils are reactive in ambient air. However,
the chemical fate of such compounds has not been well characterized in genuine indoor …
the chemical fate of such compounds has not been well characterized in genuine indoor …
Ozone generation from a germicidal ultraviolet lamp with peak emission at 222 nm
Recent interest in commercial devices containing germicidal ultraviolet lamps with a peak
emission wavelength at 222 nm (GUV222) has focused on mitigating virus transmission …
emission wavelength at 222 nm (GUV222) has focused on mitigating virus transmission …
Far-UVC disinfection of airborne and surface virus in indoor environments: laboratory experiments and numerical simulations
Numerical models have been used to predict the efficacy of ultraviolet (UV) lamps in
disinfecting indoor bioaerosols. However, detailed experimental data on both air and …
disinfecting indoor bioaerosols. However, detailed experimental data on both air and …
Effects of 222 nm Germicidal Ultraviolet Light on Aerosol and VOC Formation from Limonene
OJ Jenks, Z Peng, MK Schueneman, M Rutherford… - ACS ES&T …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Since the 1930s, germicidal ultraviolet (GUV) irradiation has been used indoors to prevent
the transmission of airborne diseases, such as tuberculosis and measles. Recently, it has …
the transmission of airborne diseases, such as tuberculosis and measles. Recently, it has …
[HTML][HTML] Far-UVC: technology update with an untapped potential to mitigate airborne infections
Clinicians and patients spent the fall and winter of 2022 grappling with the triple surge of
SARS-CoV-2, influenza, and RSV. Meanwhile, a host of zoonotic diseases await the …
SARS-CoV-2, influenza, and RSV. Meanwhile, a host of zoonotic diseases await the …
Quantification of byproduct formation from portable air cleaners using a proposed standard test method
MF Link, R Robertson, MS Claflin… - … science & technology, 2024 - ACS Publications
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, air cleaning technologies were promoted as useful
tools for disinfecting public spaces and combating airborne pathogen transmission …
tools for disinfecting public spaces and combating airborne pathogen transmission …
Oxygen effect on the ultraviolet-C photochemistry of lactic acid
Lactic acid, a small α-hydroxyacid, is ubiquitous in both indoor and outdoor environments.
Recently, the photochemistry of lactic acid has garnered interest among the abiotic organic …
Recently, the photochemistry of lactic acid has garnered interest among the abiotic organic …