Control of biofilms with UV light: a critical review of methodologies, research gaps, and future directions
Stephanie Gora, Ben Ma, Mariana Lanzarini-Lopes, Hamed Torkzadeh, Zhe Zhao, Christian Ley Matthews, Paul Westerhoff, Karl G. Linden, Benoît Barbeau, Rich Simons, Graham A. Gagnon, Patrick Di Falco, Muhammad Salman Mohsin
Abstract
The use of UV light to prevent or mitigate the development of biofilms is an area of emerging research that spans numerous industries.
Topics & Concepts
BiofilmBiochemical engineeringComputer scienceEnvironmental scienceEngineeringBiologyBacteriaGeneticsOdor and Emission Control TechnologiesIndoor Air Quality and Microbial ExposureWater Quality Monitoring and Analysis