ReviewMaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2022
A Comprehensive Analysis of the UVC LEDs' Applications and Decontamination Capability.
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12 citing papers in PubMed, 43 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Analysis of the SARS-CoV-2 inactivation mechanism using violet-blue light (405 nm).Applied and environmental microbiology · 2025Article
- Fluence and Dose Distribution Modeling of an Ultraviolet Light Disinfection Process for Pathogen Inactivation Efficiency Evaluation.ACS omega · 2025Article
- Bioactive Compounds from Banana Leaf Extracts: Influence of Extraction Methodologies and Their Integration into Knitted Hemp Fabrics.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Microbiological evaluation of ultraviolet C light-emitting diodes for disinfection of medical instruments.Heliyon · 2024Article
- Enhancement of Light Efficiency of Deep-Ultraviolet Light-Emitting Diodes by Encapsulation with a 3D Photonic Crystal Reflecting Layer.Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Ultraviolet light C prototype device against Sporothrix brasiliensis as a potential physical method for surface disinfection.Brazilian journal of microbiology : [publication of the Brazilian Society for Microbiology] · 2024Article
- Kinetics of inactivation of bacteria responsible for infections in hospitals using UV-LED.Heliyon · 2024Article
- UVC Box: An Effective Way to Quickly Decontaminate Healthcare Facilities' Wheelchairs.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Enhancing Functionalization of Health Care Textiles with Gold Nanoparticle-Loaded Hydroxyapatite Composites.Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
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Abstract
The application of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) has been gaining popularity over the last decades. LEDs have advantages compared to traditional light sources in terms of lifecycle, robustness, compactness, flexibility, and the absence of non-hazardous material. Combining these advantages with the possibility of emitting Ultraviolet C (UVC) makes LEDs serious candidates for light sources in decontamination systems. Nevertheless, it is unclear if they present better decontamination effectiveness than traditional mercury vapor lamps. Hence, this research uses a systematic literature review (SLR) to enlighten three aspects: (1) UVC LEDs' application according to the field, (2) UVC LEDs' application in terms of different biological indicators, and (3) the decontamination effectiveness of UVC LEDs in comparison to conventional lamps. UVC LEDs have spread across multiple areas, ranging from health applications to wastewater or food decontamination. The UVC LEDs' decontamination effectiveness is as good as mercury vapor lamps. In some cases, LEDs even provide better results than conventional mercury vapor lamps. However, the increase in the targets' complexity (e.g., multilayers or thicker individual layers) may reduce the UVC decontamination efficacy. Therefore, UVC LEDs still require considerable optimization. These findings are stimulating for developing industrial or final users' applications.
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