Microbiological Evaluation of the Disinfecting Potential of UV-C and UV-C Plus Ozone Generating Robots.

ABSTRACT: This study examined the microbicidal activity of ultraviolet (UV)-C185-256-nm irradiance (robot 1) and ozone generated at UV-C185-nm by low-pressure mercury vapor lamps (robot 2) adapted to mobile robotic devices for surface decontamination, which was achieved in less than 1 h. Depending on their wall structure and outer envelopes, many microorganisms display different levels of resistance to decontaminating agents. Thus, the need for novel disinfection approaches is further exacerbated by the increased prevalence of multidrug-resistant bacteria, as well as the potential of novel microorganisms, with the ability to cause disease outbreaks. To set up a rapid and effective approach for microorganisms propagation prevention, we focused on the effects of UV-C and ozone on a distinct microorgan

SUBMITTER: Martinez de Alba AE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7830970 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature