A systematic review on the application of ultraviolet germicidal irradiation to HVAC systems

F Cattai, A D'Orazio, G Sbardella - Energies, 2023 - mdpi.com
With the renewed focus on indoor air quality (IAQ) due to “Sick building syndrome” and the
recent COVID-19 pandemic, the availability of innovative components and innovative …

Mapping the knowledge pattern of ultraviolet germicidal irradiation for cleaner indoor air through the lens of bibliometrics

SS Nunayon, KW Mui, LT Wong - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2023 - Elsevier
Due to the global outbreak of infectious diseases over the years, airborne pathogen removal
from the indoor environment has become a critical issue. Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation …

Catalyst Droplet‐Based Puncturable Nanostructures with Mechano‐Bactericidal Properties Against Bioaerosols

I Lee, J Kim, R Kwak, J Lee - Advanced Functional Materials, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Bioaerosol contamination problems have led to the need for new technologies that
effectively collect and inactivate airborne microorganisms. Typical nanomaterial‐based filter …

Far-UVC disinfection of airborne and surface virus in indoor environments: laboratory experiments and numerical simulations

K Guo, Y Pan, HFR Chan, KF Ho, C Chen - Building and Environment, 2023 - Elsevier
Numerical models have been used to predict the efficacy of ultraviolet (UV) lamps in
disinfecting indoor bioaerosols. However, detailed experimental data on both air and …

Experimental evaluation of a full-scale in-duct UV germicidal irradiation system for bioaerosols inactivation

L Rocha-Melogno, J Xi, MA Deshusses - Science of The Total Environment, 2024 - Elsevier
Bioaerosols control techniques, especially ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) are
gaining attention due to increasing needs for controlling of health risk caused by airborne …

A comprehensive review on mitigating the risk of airborne particles using add-on systems

IJ Al-Rikabi, H Alsaad, P Nejat, C Voelker - Building and Environment, 2023 - Elsevier
Inadequate indoor ventilation can lead to microbial contamination in enclosed spaces,
necessitating improvements in indoor air quality (IAQ). To address this,'add-on systems' can …

UV C light from a light-emitting diode at 275 nanometers shortens wound healing time in bacterium-and fungus-infected skin in mice

C Song, R Wen, J Zhou, X Zeng, Z Kou, Y Li… - Microbiology …, 2022 - Am Soc Microbiol
Due to the changes in pathogenic species and the absence of research on topical skin
antibiotics, the therapy of skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) is facing more and more …

The impact of high background particle concentration on the spatiotemporal distribution of Serratia marcescens bioaerosol

Z Liu, H Li, J Chu, Z Huang, X Xiao, Y Wang… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2023 - Elsevier
Airborne transmission is a well-established mode of dissemination for infectious diseases,
particularly in closed environments. However, previous research has often overlooked the …

Classic and alternative disinfection practices for preventing of hospital-acquired infections: a systemic review

J Sheikh, TT Swee, S Saidin, SA Malik, LS Chua… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Springer
Ultraviolet (UV) disinfection technologies are well-known tools for microbial prevention in
indoor public places which are frequently employed for disinfecting air, surfaces, and water …

A pilot study on the antimicrobial efficacy of a novel UV-LED system against drainage stack bioaerosol emissions during flushing episodes

SS Nunayon, KW Mui, LT Wong - Journal of Environmental Chemical …, 2023 - Elsevier
Inactivation of airborne microorganisms by ultraviolet (UV) light has been considered one of
the most effective procedures among disinfection methods. Ultraviolet light-emitting diodes …