Hospital surface disinfection using ultraviolet germicidal irradiation technology: A review
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DOI: 10.1049/htl2.12032
Abstract: Abstract Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) technologies have emerged as a promising alternative to biocides as a means of surface disinfection in hospitals and other healthcare settings. This paper reviews the methods used by researchers and… read more here.
Keywords: germicidal irradiation; ultraviolet germicidal; technology; surface disinfection ... See more keywords
UV surface disinfection in a wearable drug delivery device.
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DOI: 10.1364/boe.453270
Abstract: The advent of recombinant DNA technology fundamentally altered the drug discovery landscape, replacing traditional small-molecule drugs with protein and peptide-based biologics. Being susceptible to degradation via the oral route, biologics require comparatively invasive injections, most… read more here.
Keywords: disinfection; surface disinfection; injector; device ... See more keywords
UV-C Light-Based Surface Disinfection: Analysis of Its Virucidal Efficacy Using a Bacteriophage Model
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19063246
Abstract: Background: The reprocessing of medical devices has become more complex due to increasing hygiene requirements. Previous studies showed satisfactory bactericidal disinfection effects of UV-C light in rigid and flexible endoscopes. Especially in the context of… read more here.
Keywords: virucidal efficacy; disinfection; surface disinfection;