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Ultraviolet C intensity dependence of decontamination efficiency for pathogens as function of repacked metamaterials
Ion Munteanu1, Elena Starodub2, Sergiu Bazgan2
1Quantum Optics and Kinetic Processes Lab, Institute of Applied Physics, Moldova State University, 5 Academiei Street, Chișinău, 2028, Republic of Moldova. goretz19@yahoo.com.
Abstract:
A new method for repackaging optical metamaterials formed from quartz spheres (fibers) of various diameters is proposed for ultraviolet C disinfection of infected liquids by pathogens (viruses and bacteria). The main idea of the new equipment is connected with the rotation of a contaminated fluid by screw channels within a metamaterial matrix prepared from UVC fibers/spherical optics, to improve the decontamination efficiency. In demonstration of the viability of this approach, dynamic and static inactivation of Baker's yeast via Ultraviolet C radiation regimes are used in this paper to show the efficacy of decontamination within the screw channels.
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