Open AccessLightweight UV-C disinfection system
Author(s) -
Rosemary C. She,
Dongyu Chen,
Pil Pak,
Andrea M. Armani,
Andreas Schubert,
Andrea Armani
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
biomedical optics express
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.362
H-Index - 86
ISSN - 2156-7085
DOI - 10.1364/boe.395659
Subject(s) - disinfectant , endospore , bacillus cereus , water disinfection , microbiology and biotechnology , sterilization (economics) , bacteria , pulp and paper industry , environmental science , chemistry , biology , environmental engineering , spore , genetics , organic chemistry , monetary economics , economics , foreign exchange market , engineering , foreign exchange
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.