Model evaluation of secondary chemistry due to disinfection of indoor air with germicidal ultraviolet lamps
Air disinfection using germicidal ultraviolet light (GUV) has received increasing attention
during the COVID-19 pandemic. GUV uses UVC lamps to inactivate microorganisms, but it …
during the COVID-19 pandemic. GUV uses UVC lamps to inactivate microorganisms, but it …
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 …
Unwanted indoor air quality effects from using ultraviolet C lamps for disinfection
Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) is known to inactivate various viruses and bacteria,
including SARS-CoV-2, and is widely applied especially in medical facilities. This …
including SARS-CoV-2, and is widely applied especially in medical facilities. This …
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 …
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 …
Reflection of UVC wavelengths from common materials during surface UV disinfection: Assessment of human UV exposure and ozone generation
B Ma, S Burke-Bevis, L Tiefel, J Rosen… - Science of The Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
The COVID-19 pandemic has promoted interest in using devices emitting ultraviolet-C
(UVC) irradiation (200–280 nm) for surface disinfection to reduce pathogen transmission …
(UVC) irradiation (200–280 nm) for surface disinfection to reduce pathogen transmission …
Far UV-C radiation: An emerging tool for pandemic control
ER Blatchley III, DJ Brenner, H Claus… - Critical Reviews in …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Far UV-C, informally defined as electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths between 200
and 230 nm, has characteristics that are well-suited to control of airborne pathogens …
and 230 nm, has characteristics that are well-suited to control of airborne pathogens …
Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) for in-duct airborne bioaerosol disinfection: Review and analysis of design factors
The rapid increase in global cases of COVID-19 illness and death requires the
implementation of appropriate and efficient engineering controls to improve indoor air …
implementation of appropriate and efficient engineering controls to improve indoor air …
Numerical investigation of upper‐room UVGI disinfection efficacy in an environmental chamber with a ceiling fan
This study investigated the disinfection efficacy of the upper‐room ultraviolet germicidal
irradiation (UR‐UVGI) system with ceiling fans. The investigation used the steady‐state …
irradiation (UR‐UVGI) system with ceiling fans. The investigation used the steady‐state …