Saudi Journal of Engineering and Technology (SJEAT)
Volume-6 | Issue-06 | 130-138
Original Research Article
On the Disinfection Chain as a New Technique for Economic and Chemical Free Disinfection of Public Places from Viruses
Djamel Ghernaout, Noureddine Elboughdiri
Published : June 8, 2021
Abstract
For killing viruses such as coronaviruses (CoVs), researchers suggested disinfection chains of ultraviolet (UV)-C lamps supported by holding stands. Such chains can be folded easily for carrying purpose, and the length of the system could be changed following the need. Such uncomplicated device could be utilized for cheap, reusable and chemical free disinfection of public places; such setup is as well appropriate to neutralize the airborne viruses, even if the application of disinfection should be realized in absence of humans to avert the hazardous influence of UV rays on skin. On the other hand, chemical disinfectants are largely utilized on common touch surfaces in public settings, as a means of controlling the Cov propagation. Nonetheless, the continuous introduction of such dangerous chemicals can exacerbate the growth of biocide-tolerant and antibiotic-resistant bacteria on those surfaces and allow their direct transfers to humans. For these reasons, UV disinfection technology may be promising for dealing with such CoVs.