ArticleJournal of applied microbiology2021
Decontamination of SARS-CoV-2 contaminated N95 filtering facepiece respirators using artificial sun lamps.
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- Disinfection methods against SARS-CoV-2: a systematic review.The Journal of hospital infection · 2022Pooled it
- Evaluation of steam heat as a decontamination approach for SARS-CoV-2 when applied to common transit-related materials.Journal of applied microbiology · 2023Article
- Efficacy of chemical disinfectants against SARS-CoV-2 on high-touch surface materials.Journal of applied microbiology · 2023Article
- Evaluation of environmental conditions as a decontamination approach for SARS-CoV-2 when applied to common library, archive and museum-related materials.Journal of applied microbiology · 2022Article
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Abstract
aimsAssess the feasibility of using light from artificial sun lamps to decontaminate N95 filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs) contaminated with SARS-CoV-2. METHODS AND
resultsFFR coupons or whole FFRs contaminated with 5 log
conclusionsIt is feasible that artificial sunlight from these sun lamps can be used to decontaminate FFRs provided the UV dose is sufficient and the light is unobstructed. Furthermore, decontamination can be performed up to five times without degrading FFR performance. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY: This research shows a proof of principle that artificial sun lamps may be an option to decontaminate SARS-CoV-2 on N95 FFRs. UV doses required for inactivation to levels below detection ranged from 4 to 37·8 J cm
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