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Antibacterial Effect of Gallic Acid in UV-C Light Treatment Against Escherichia coli O157:H7 and the Underlying Mechanism
Gallic acid (GA) is a common phenolic acid that is widely used as an antibacterial agent in the food industry. In order to increase its...
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Graphitic carbon nitride loaded on powdered mesoporous silica nanoparticles for photocatalytic tetracycline antibiotic degradation under UV-C light irradiation
Tetracycline (TC) is the second most common group of antibiotics in terms of production and consumption worldwide. This study was an...
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Mechanical and surface properties of semifinished potato tuber exposed to UV-C radiation at varied operational parameters
The current study aimed at investigating the effect of certain operational parameters of UV-C radiator on the selected mechanical properties of...
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Enhancing effect on postharvest quality of potatoes through combined treatment of edible coating with UV-C irradiation
Various edible polymers [sodium alginate, carboxyl methylcellulose, sodium oleate, liquid paraffin, pectin, pullulan, polyvinyl acetate, and shellac...
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UV-C Irradiation Enhances the Quality and Shelf-Life of Stored Guava Fruit via Boosting the Antioxidant Systems and Defense Responses
Guava is a popular fruit of the tropics and subtropics region due to its enormous health potential. High ethylene evolution, poor postharvest...
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Antibacterial effects of vinegar N6 and UV-C light-emitting diodes against Shiga toxin-producing and enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli in fresh beef
Some Escherichia coli serotypes cause diarrhea in infants and acute gastroenteritis. In this study, the incidence of Shiga toxin-producing (STEC) and...
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Development of an Orange-Tangerine Juice Treated by Assisted Pilot-Scale UV-C Light and Loaded with Yerba Mate: Microbiological, Physicochemical, and Dynamic Sensory Studies
An orange-tangerine juice processed by pilot-scale UV-C light (390 mJ/cm 2 ) assisted by mild heat (UV-C/H,50 °C) and enriched with yerba mate (YM)...
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Enhanced performance of solar-blind UV detectors based on Ti3C2Tx/AlGaN heterojunction
AlGaN is an ideal material for fabricating ultraviolet (UV) photodetectors targeting the solar-blind wavelength range. However, the performance of UV...
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Inactivation of Oxidative Enzymes Using UV-C LEDs and Sensory Quality Assessment Using E-Nose and E-Tongue in Tender Coconut Water
This study explores the impact of 280 nm ultraviolet-C light emission diodes (UV-C LEDs) on (polyphenol oxidase (PPO) and peroxidase (POD) enzymes in...
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Rapid SARS-CoV-2 inactivation by mercury and LED UV-C lamps on different surfaces
SARS-CoV-2 remains infectious for several hours on surfaces. It can be inactivated by UV-C irradiation but optimal conditions for rapid inactivation,...
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Photocatalytic degradation of Rhodamine B over TiO2/g-C3N4 and immobilized TiO2/g-C3N4 on stainless steel wire gauze under UV and visible light: A detailed kinetic analysis and mechanism of degradation
A one-step hydrothermal method was used to synthesize an efficient visible light-driven TiO 2 anchored on g-C 3 N 4 composite. X-Ray diffraction (XRD),...
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Study of cell protective effects of alcohols against UV-C radiation and comparison to gamma radiation
A singlet oxygen production was monitored using a singlet oxygen sensor green chemical probe; reaction of chemical probe with singlet oxygen produces...
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Biofilm inhibition on surfaces by ultraviolet light side-emitted from optical fibres
Bacterial biofilms are problematic wherever water contacts with surfaces. Although germicidal ultraviolet (UV)-C irradiation effectively inactivates...
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Microbiological Shelf-Life Extension and Quality Retention of a Novel Vegetable Product Through an Optimized Preservation Treatment Combining Citric Acid, Oregano Essential Oil, and UV-C Radiation
A treatment combining citric acid disinfection, oregano essential oil application, and UV-C radiation was developed to enhance quality and extend the...
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Induced changes of phenolic compounds in turmeric bread by UV-C radiation
Phenolic compounds of breads added with turmeric at different concentrations (A: 0, B: 1.25, C: 2.5, D: 5 and E:10%) and radiated by UV-C (I. 0, II....
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Enhanced Photocatalytic Performance of β-Bi2O3 Nanospheres Under Visible Light Irradiation
Beta-bismuth (III) oxide (β-Bi2O3) nanoparticles with a demonstrated diameter of roughly 200,350 nm were successfully fabricated using a hydrothermal...
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Evaluation of the effectiveness of UV-C dose for photoinactivation of SARS-CoV-2 in contaminated N95 respirator, surgical and cotton fabric masks
As part of efforts to combat the Covid-19 pandemic and decrease the high transmissibility of the new coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, effective inactivation...
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UV-C Treatment of Apple and Grape Juices by Modified UV-C Reactor Based on Dean Vortex Technology: Microbial, Physicochemical and Sensorial Parameters Evaluation
A laboratory-scale ultraviolet (UV-C) reactor based on Dean vortex technology was designed and tested for its capability to inactivate microorganisms...
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A novel HEMA-based copolymer hydrogel film with excellent ultraviolet/high-energy short-wavelength blue light shielding
The human body is susceptible to the adverse effects of exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation and high-energy shortwave blue light, which can...
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Degradation of phenol by UV light-assisted electrocatalytic treatment
In this experiment, the degradation of phenol was carried out in a three-dimensional electrode–UV light synergistic oxidation system. The effects of...
