The application of ultraviolet (UV) light in the food industry has held great promise for a long
time. UVC light (200–280 nm) possesses excellent germicidal properties to inactivate a wide …

Spores are the biological structures formed out of sporulation from vegetative cells in
adverse conditions. Being tolerant to many extreme environment and conditions, they …

The application of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) has been gaining popularity over the last
decades. LEDs have advantages compared to traditional light sources in terms of lifecycle …

The threat of bioterrorism has spurred research on the decontamination and containment of
different agents. Anthrax [causative agent Bacillus anthracis (Ba)] is a disease that can lead …

The COVID‐19 pandemic has raised interest in using devices that generate ultraviolet C
(UVC) radiation as an alternative approach for reducing or eliminating microorganisms on …

Background The spore-forming bacterium Bacillus anthracis causes anthrax, an often-fatal
infection in animals. Therefore, a rapid and reliable strategy to decontaminate areas …

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) featuring composition and bandstructure diversity, are an
emerging class of photoresponsive disinfectants. In this study, we demonstrated the …

Germicidal ultraviolet light (GUV) is routinely used to kill pathogenic bacteria and viruses for
limiting the transmission of disease. Microbes such as bacterial spores can form aggregates …

Ultraviolet (UV) sterilization of Bacillus atrophaeus spores attached to eight types of tiles,
consisting of combinations of ceramic and porcelain, white and black, and matte and glossy …

Emerging antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) Candida auris presents a formidable global health
challenge, causing severe healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) with high mortality rates …