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Lightweight UV-C disinfection system

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: UV-C exposure is an effective disinfectant for a range of bacteria and viruses. As such, UV-C treatment, in combination with a chemical wipe, is a common cleaning protocol in medical facilities. Given the increase in severe bacterial and viral agents in society, having access to environmentally friendly disinfectant methods is of increasing interest. In response, we designed, constructed, and validated a UV-C disinfection system from readily accessible components. To improve the UV-C intensity, the enclosure interior was coated with chrome paint. The system is validated using Bacillus cereus, a gram-positive endospore-forming bacteria.

Source: Biomedical Optics Express

DOI: 10.1364/boe.395659

Authors: Rosemary C. She, Dongyu Chen, Pil Pak, Deniz K. Armani, Andreas Schubert, Andrea M. Armani

Institution: University of Southern California

Language: English

Topic: Infection Control in Healthcare

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,913