The present review draws together wide-ranging studies performed over the last decades
that catalogue the effects of artificial-light-at-night (ALAN) upon living species and their …

As an innovative non-antibiotic approach, antimicrobial blue light in the spectrum of 400–
470 nm has demonstrated its intrinsic antimicrobial properties resulting from the presence of …

Background Salmonella infection has become a foremost health issue as it is the causative
agent of several foodborne outbreaks. Currently, there is a huge demand for safe, healthy …

Background About one-third of the food produced in the world is lost or wasted every year.
Contamination can cause significant food loss throughout the entire supply chain, including …

Photodynamic inactivation is a phenomenon that has the potential to cause microbial
inactivation using visible light. It works on the principle that photosensitizers within the …

The photodynamic inactivation (PDI) is a novel and effective nonthermal inactivation
technology. This review provides a comprehensive overview on the bactericidal ability of …

Photodynamic inactivation (PDI) is a promising and effective non-thermal sterilization
technology. This study aimed to construct the enhanced antibacterial and anti-biofilm blue …

SARS-CoV-2 is a single-stranded RNA virus classified in the family Coronaviridae. In this
review, we summarize the literature on light-based (UV, blue, and red lights) sanitization …

The relentless rise of antibiotic resistance is considered one of the most serious problems
facing mankind. This mini‐review will cover three cutting‐edge approaches that use light …

Consumer awareness on the side effects of chemical preservatives has increased the
demand for natural preservation technologies. An efficient and sustainable alternative to …