Supporting Information

UV-C light, a type of ultraviolet light, has been used for various purposes throughout history. In the early 1900s, UV light was used to treat skin conditions. Later, in 1878, it was discovered that short-wavelength UV light could be used to sterilize bacteria. Since then, UV-C light has been used in various applications such as water treatment, air purification, and disinfection of surfaces. In recent years, the use of UV-C light has gained more attention due to its potential to combat infectious diseases such as COVID-19. The scientific community has recognized the effectiveness of UV-C light in killing microorganisms and has conducted extensive research on its applications and safety.

Academic & Scientific Publications:

Shining light on multi‐drug resistant Candida auris: Ultraviolet‐C disinfection, wavelength sensitivity, and prevention of biofilm formation of an emerging yeast pathogen
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8767514/

New study proves correct dosage for ultraviolet disinfection against COVID
https://www.binghamton.edu/news/story/3616/new-study-proves-correct-dosage-for-ultraviolet-disinfection-against-covid

Ultraviolet-C decontamination of a hospital room: Amount of UV light needed
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0305417919300920

‘No Touch’ Technologies for Environmental Decontamination: Focus on Ultraviolet Devices and Hydrogen Peroxide Systems
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27257798/

Comparison of Hospital Room Surface Disinfection Using a Novel Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI) Generator
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27028152/ 

The effects of 405 nm light on bacterial membrane integrity determined by salt and bile tolerance assays, leakage of UV-absorbing material and SYTOX green labeling
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5068139/

Effect of UV-C Light or Hydrogen Peroxide Wipes on the Inactivation of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, Clostridium Difficile Spores and Norovirus Surrogate
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31077510/

Postdischarge Decontamination of MRSA, VRE, and Clostridium Difficile Isolation Rooms Using 2 Commercially Available Automated ultraviolet-C-emitting Devices
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26684367/

Comparison of Two Whole-Room Ultraviolet Irradiation Systems for Enhanced Disinfection of Contaminated Hospital Patient Rooms
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28823547/

Eggcrate UV: A Whole Ceiling Upper-Room Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation System for Air Disinfection in Occupied Rooms
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23889191/

Ultraviolet LEDs prove effective in eliminating coronavirus from surfaces and, potentially, air and water.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/04/200414173251.htm

Control of Microbial Growth
https://www.uwyo.edu/virtual_edge/lab08/uv_theory.htm

Evaluation of a low-intensity ultraviolet-C radiation device for decontamination of computer keyboards
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0196655315012183

Ultraviolet irradiation doses for coronavirus inactivation – review and analysis of coronavirus photoinactivation studies
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7273323/

UV Lights and Lamps: Ultraviolet-C Radiation, Disinfection, and Coronavirus 
https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-covid-19-and-medical-devices/uv-lights-and-lamps-ultraviolet-c-radiation-disinfection-and-coronavirus

News Articles

Researchers testing light technology that could protect against the next pandemic
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/covid-19-pandemic-uv-c-light/

HEALTH HEALTHTHIS UV LAMP COULD PREVENT THE FLU VIRUS FROM SPREADING IN PUBLIC PLACES
This UV Lamp Could Prevent the Flu Virus From Spreading in Public Places
https://time.com/5142211/uv-light-kills-flu-virus/

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Can UV Light Be Used to Kill Airborne Flu Virus?
https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/news/20180212/can-uv-light-be-used-to-kill-airborne-flu-virus-#1

WIKIPEDIA: Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultraviolet_germicidal_irradiation

Blue Light Phototherapy Kills Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria, According to New Studies
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/environmental-hygiene/blue-light-phototherapy-kills-antibiotic-resistant-bacteria-according-new

IUVA Releases Fact Sheet on UV Disinfection for COVID-19
https://www.ledsmagazine.com/company-newsfeed/article/14172974/iuva-releases-a-fact-sheet-on-covid19-and-uvcband-disinfection

UV Light Therapy is Being Studied as COVID-19 Treatment at Cedars Sinai Hospital
https://nurse.org/articles/uv-light-therapy-coronavirus-covid19/

The CDC Says That Monkeypox Can Survive On Surfaces for 15 Days…| Slate

Orthopoxviruses are very sensitive to UV light

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