Impacts of Surface Characteristics and Dew Point on the Blue-Light (BL₄₀₅) Inactivation of Viruses.

ABSTRACT: The increased prevalence of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs), healthcare associated infections (HAIs), and the recent COVID-19 pandemic has caused the photoinactivation industry to explore alternative wavelengths. Blue light (BL₄₀₅) has gained significant interest as it is much less harmful to the skin and eyes than traditional germicidal wavelengths; therefore, in theory, it can be used continuously with human exposure. At present, the viricidal effects of BL₄₀₅ are largely unknown as the literature predominately addresses bacterial disinfection performed with this wavelength. This work provides novel findings to the industry, reporting on the virucidal effects of BL₄₀₅ on surfaces. This research utilizes three surfaces: ceramic, PTFE, and stainless s

SUBMITTER: Bernardy C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10673487 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature