A critical review on ultraviolet disinfection systems against COVID-19 outbreak: applicability, validation, and safety considerations

M Raeiszadeh, B Adeli - Acs Photonics, 2020 - ACS Publications
The global health-threatening crisis from the COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the severe
acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), highlights the scientific and …

[HTML][HTML] Unlocking the surge in demand for personal and protective equipment (PPE) and improvised face coverings arising from coronavirus disease (COVID-19) …

NJ Rowan, JG Laffey - Science of the Total Environment, 2021 - Elsevier
Currently, there is no effective vaccine for tackling the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic caused
by SARS-CoV-2 with the occurrence of repeat waves of infection frequently stretching …

UV-C irradiation is highly effective in inactivating SARS-CoV-2 replication

M Biasin, A Bianco, G Pareschi, A Cavalleri… - Scientific Reports, 2021 - nature.com
The potential virucidal effects of UV-C irradiation on SARS-CoV-2 were experimentally
evaluated for different illumination doses and virus concentrations (1000, 5, 0.05 MOI). At a …

[HTML][HTML] UV-LED disinfection of Coronavirus: Wavelength effect

Y Gerchman, H Mamane, N Friedman… - … of Photochemistry and …, 2020 - Elsevier
UV light-emitting diodes (UV LEDs) are an emerging technology and a UV source for
pathogen inactivation, however low UV-LED wavelengths are costly and have low fluence …

[HTML][HTML] Rapid and complete inactivation of SARS-CoV-2 by ultraviolet-C irradiation

N Storm, LGA McKay, SN Downs, RI Johnson… - Scientific Reports, 2020 - nature.com
The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic has
devastated global public health systems and economies, with over 52 million people …

COVID-19 pandemic crisis and food safety: Implications and inactivation strategies

S Han, PK Roy, MI Hossain, KH Byun, C Choi… - Trends in food science & …, 2021 - Elsevier
Background The COVID-19 pandemic that emerged in 2019 has imposed huge
consequences, including economic losses and threats to human health, which are still …

[HTML][HTML] Ultraviolet C irradiation: A promising approach for the disinfection of public spaces?

AR Pereira, DFO Braga, M Vassal, IB Gomes… - Science of The Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
Ultraviolet irradiation C (UVC) has emerged as an effective strategy for microbial control in
indoor public spaces. UVC is commonly applied for air, surface, and water disinfection …

SARS-CoV-2 survival on surfaces and the effect of UV-C light

A Gidari, S Sabbatini, S Bastianelli, S Pierucci, C Busti… - Viruses, 2021 - mdpi.com
The aim of this study was to establish the persistence of severe acute respiratory syndrome
coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) on inanimate surfaces such as plastic, stainless steel, and …

Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) for in-duct airborne bioaerosol disinfection: Review and analysis of design factors

H Luo, L Zhong - Building and environment, 2021 - Elsevier
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 …

UVC-based photoinactivation as an efficient tool to control the transmission of coronaviruses

SK Bhardwaj, H Singh, A Deep, M Khatri… - Science of The Total …, 2021 - Elsevier
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic made us re-realize the importance of environmental
disinfection and sanitation in indoor areas, hospitals, and clinical rooms. UVC irradiation of …