The application of modulated UV-C light to guavas—emitted in pulses or cycles rather than continuously—combated anthracnose. This fungal disease is caused by microorganisms belonging to the ...

The airborne transmission of infectious respiratory diseases was thrust into the mainstream thanks to the pandemic. Air was identified as a primary transporter of exhaled droplets, which transmit ...

PITTSBURGH — The coronavirus pandemic has created a demand for cleaning wipes, sprays and even ultraviolet-C or UV-C devices. UV-C technology has been used as a cleaning tool in hospitals for years.

Scientists have developed a new platform for the generation and detection of ultrashort UV-C laser pulses on femtosecond timescales. This breakthrough could unlock new opportunities for transforming ...

As the threat of measles and other infectious diseases continue to make headlines, more and more building and facility managers are searching for ways to reduce the threat from contagious airborne ...

Researchers have demonstrated that certain N95 respirators tainted with COVID-19 can be effectively and safely decontaminated for reuse using ultraviolet-C light (UV-C), a method commonly utilized for ...

Ultraviolet light has a long history as a disinfectant, and the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, is readily rendered harmless by UV light. The question is how best to harness UV light to fight ...

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