Effective inactivation of Bacillus atrophaeus spores and Escherichia coli on disposable face masks using ultraviolet laser irradiation

Effective inactivation of Bacillus atrophaeus spores and Escherichia coli on disposable face masks using ultraviolet laser irradiation

Abstract Due to the widespread emergence of COVID-19, face masks have become a common tool for reducing transmission risk between people, increasing the need for sterilization methods against mask-contaminated microorganisms. In this study, we measured the efficacy of ultraviolet (UV) laser irradiat...

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Main Authors: My-Chi Thi Nguyen, Huu-Quang Nguyen, Hanbyeol Jang, Sojung Noh, Youngku Sohn, Kiju Yee, Heesoo Jung, Jeongkwon Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2022-06-01
Series:Journal of Analytical Science and Technology
Subjects:
Ultraviolet
Laser irradiation
Sterilization
Face masks
Bacillus spores
Escherichia coli
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40543-022-00332-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40543-022-00332-7

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