Seminal Reference Papers

The following list provides a set of seminal references papers on the use of ultraviolet light for sterilization.

  1. Abshire, R. L. and H. Dunton (1981). "Resistance of selected strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa to low-intensity ultraviolet radiation." Appl. Envir. Microb. 41(6): 1419-1423.
  2. Allegra, L., F. Blasi, et al. (1997). "A novel device for the prevention of airborne infections." J. Clinical Microb. 35(7): 1918-1919.
  3. Antopol, S. C. and P. D. Ellner (1979). "Susceptibility of Legionella pneumophila to ultraviolet radiation." Appl. & Environ. Microb. 38(2): 347-348.
  4. Beebe, J. M. (1958). "Stability of disseminated aerosols of Pastuerella tularensis subjected to simulated solar radiations at various humidities." Journal of Bacteriology 78: 18-24.
  5. Collier, L. H., D. McClean, et al. (1955). "The antigenicity of ultra-violet irradiated vaccinia virus." J. Hyg. 53(4): 513-534.
  6. Collins, F. M. (1971). "Relative susceptibility of acid-fast and non-acid fast bacteria to ultraviolet light." Appl. Microbiol. 21: 411-413.
  7. Darken, M. A. and M. E. Swift (1962). "Effects of ultraviolet-absorbing compounds on spore germination and cultural variation in microorganisms." Applied Microbiology 11: 154-156.
  8. David, H. L. (1973). "Response of mycobacteria to ultraviolet radiation." Am. Rev. Resp. Dis. 108: 1175-1184.
  9. DeGiorgi, C. F., R. O. Fernandez, et al. (1996). "Ultraviolet-B lethal damage on Pseudomonas aeruginosa." Current Microb. 33: 141-146.
  10. El-Adhami, W., S. Daly, et al. (1994). "Biochemical studies on the lethal effects of solar and artificial ultraviolet radiation on Staphylococcus aureus." Arch. Microbiol. 161: 82-87.
  11. Fernandez, R. O. (1996). "Lethal effect induced in Pseudomonas aeruginosa exposed to ultraviolet-A radiation." Photochem. & Photobiol. 64(2): 334-339.
  12. Fuerst, C. R. (1960). "Inactivation of bacterial viruses by physical means." Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences 82: 684-691.
  13. Futter, B. V. (1967). "Inactivation of bacterial spores by visible radiation." J. Appl. Bact. 30(2): 347-353.
  14. Gates, F. L. (1929). "A study of the bactericidal action of ultra violet light." J. Gen. Physiol. 13: 231-260.
  15. Glaze, W. H., G. R. Payton, et al. (1980). Oxidation of water supply refractory species by ozone with ultraviolet radiation, U.S. EPA.
  16. Goldstein, M. A. and N. M. Tauraso (1970). "Effect of formalin,B-propiolactone, merthiolate, and ultraviolet light upon Influenza virus infectivity, chicken cell agglutination, hemagglutination, and antigenicity." Appl. Microb. 19(2): 290-294.
  17. Gurol, M. D. and R. Vatista (1987). "Oxidation of phenolic compounds by ozone and ozone + UV radiation." Water Res. 21: 895.
  18. Harstad, J. B., H.M.Decker, et al. (1954). "Use of ultraviolet irradiation in a room air conditioner for removal of bacteria." American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal 2: 148-151.
  19. Hill, W. F., F. E. Hamblet, et al. (1970). "Ultraviolet devitalization of eight selected enteric viruses in estuarine water." Appl. Microb. 19(5): 805-812.
  20. Hollaender, A. (1943). "Effect of long ultraviolet and short visible radiation (3500 to 4900) on Escherichia coli." J. Bact. 46: 531-541.
  21. Jagger, J. (1967). Ultraviolet Photobiology. Englewood Cliffs, Prentice-Hall, Inc.
  22. Jensen, M. M. (1964). "Inactivation of airborne viruses by ultraviolet irradiation." Applied Microbiology 12(5): 418-420.
  23. Keller, L. C., T. L. Thompson, et al. (1982). "UV light-induced survival response in a highly radiation-resistant isolate of the Moraxella-Acinetobacter group." Appl. & Environ. Microb. 43(2): 424-429.
  24. Knudson, G.B. (1986). "Photoreactivation of ultraviolet-irradiated, plasmid-bearing, and plasmid-free strains of bacillus anthracis." Appl. & Environ. Microbiol. 52(3): 444-449.
  25. Kundsin, R. B. (1966). "Characterization of Mycoplasma aerosols as to viability, particle size, and lethality of ultraviolet radiation." J. Bacteriol. 91(3): 942-944.
  26. Kundsin, R. B. (1968). "Aerosols of Mycoplasmas, L forms, and bacteria: Comparison of particle size, viability, and lethality of ultraviolet radition." Applied Microbiology 16(1): 143-146.
  27. Lidwell, O. M. and E. J. Lowbury (1960). "The survival of bacteria in dust." Annual Review of Microbiology 14: 38-43.
  28. Miller, W. R., E. T. Jarrett, et al. (1948). "Evaluation of ultraviolet radiation and dust control measures in control of respiratory disease at a naval training center." 82: 86-100.
  29. Mitscherlich, E. and E. H. Marth (1984). Microbial Survival in the Environment. Berlin, Springer-Verlag.
  30. Mongold, J. (1992). "DNA repair and the evolution of transformation in Haemophilus influenzae." Genetics 132: 893-898.
  31. Morrissey, R. F. and G. B. Phillips (1993). Sterilization Technology. New York, Van Nostrand Reinhold.
  32. Munakata, N., M. Saito, et al. (1991). "Inactivation action spectra of Bacillus subtilis spores in extended ultraviolet wavelengths (50-300 nm) obtained with synchrotron radiation." Photochem. & Photobiol. 54(5): 761-768.
  33. Philips (1985). Germicidal Lamps and Applications, Philips Lighting Div.
  34. Phillips, G. B. and F. E. Novak (1955). "Applications of germicidal ultraviolet in infectious disease laboratories." Appl. Microb. 4: 95-96.
  35. Pollard, E. C. (1960). "Theory of the physical means of the inactivation of viruses." Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences 82: 654-660.
  36. Prengle, H. W. J. (1983). "Experimental rate constants and reactor conditions for the destruction of micropollutants and trihalomethane precursors by ozone with ultraviolet radiation." Environ. Sci. Technol. 17: 743.
  37. Qualls, R. G. and J. D. Johnson (1983). "Bioassay and dose measurement in UV disinfection." Appl. Microb. 45(3): 872-877.
  38. Qualls, R. G. and J. D. Johnson (1985). "Modeling and efficiency of ultraviolet disinfection systems." Water Res. 19(8): 1039-1046.
  39. Rainbow, A. J. and S. Mak (1973). "DNA damage and biological function of human adenovirus after U.V. irradiation." Int. J. Radiat. Bil. 24(1): 59-72.
  40. Rauth, A. M. (1965). "The physical state of viral nucleic acid and the sensitivity of viruses to ultraviolet light." Biophysical Journal 5: 257-273.
  41. Rentschler, H. C., R. Nagy, et al. (1941). "Bactericidal effect of ultraviolet radiation." J. Bacteriol. 42: 745-774.
  42. Rentschler, H. C. and R. Nagy (1942). "Bactericidal action of ultraviolet radiation on air-borne microorganisms." J. Bacteriol. 44: 85-94.
  43. Riley, R. L. and F. O'Grady (1961). Airborne Infection. New York, The Macmillan Company.
  44. Riley, R. L. K., J.E. (1972). "Effect of relative humidity on the inactivation of airborne Serratia marcescens by ultraviolet radiation." Applied Microbiology 23(6): 1113-1120.
  45. Riley, R. L. and E. A. Nardell (1989). "Clearing the air: The theory and application of ultraviolet disinfection." Am. Rev. Resp. Dis. 139: 1286-1294.
  46. Scheir, R. and F. B. Fencl (1996). "Using UVC Technology to Enhance IAQ." HPAC Feb.
  47. Seagal-Maurer, S. and G. E. Kalkut (1994). "Environmental control of tuberculosis: Continuing controversy." Clinical Infectious Diseases 19: 299-308.
  48. Severin, B. F., M. T. Suidan, et al. (1983). "Kinetic modeling of U.V. disinfection of water." Water Res. 17(11): 1669-1678.
  49. Severin, B. F. (1986). "Ultraviolet disinfection for municipal wastewater." Chemical Engineering Progress 81: 37-44.
  50. Shama, G. (1992). "Inactivation of Escherichia coli by ultraviolet light and hydrogen peroxide in a thin film contactor." Letters in Appl. Microb. 15: 259-260.
  51. Shama, G. (1992). "Ultraviolet irradiation apparatus for disinfecting liquids of high ultraviolet absorptivities." Letters in Appl. Microb. 15: 69-72.
  52. Sharp, D. G. (1938). "A quantitative method of determining the lethal effect of ultraviolet light on bacteria suspended in air." J. Bact. 35: 589-599.
  53. Sharp, G. (1939). "The lethal action of short ultraviolet rays on several common pathogenic bacteria." J. Bact. 37: 447-459.
  54. Sharp, G. (1940). "The effects of ultraviolet light on bacteria suspended in air." J. Bact. 38: 535-547.
  55. Sylvania (1981). Sylvania Engineering Bulletin 0-342, Germicidal and Short-Wave Ultraviolet Radiation, GTE Products Corp.
  56. Takahashi, N. (1990). "Ozonation of several organic compounds having low molecular weight under ultraviolet irradiation." Ozone Science & Engineering 12: 1-17.
  57. Tamm, I. and D. J. Fluke (1950). "The effect of monochromatic ultraviolet radiation on the infectivity and hemagglutinating ability of the influenza virus type A strain PR-8." J. Bact. 59: 449-461.
  58. Taylor, A. R. (1960). "Effects of nonionizing radiations of animal viruses." Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences 82: 670-683.
  59. Von Sonntag, C. (1986). "Disinfection by free radicals and UV-radiation." Water Supply 4: 11-18.
  60. Wang, Y. and A. Casadevall (1994). "Decreased susceptibility of melanized Cryptococcus neoformans to UV light." Appl. Microb. 60(10): 3864-3866.
  61. Wells, W. F. (1955). Airborne Contagion. New York, New York Academy of Sciences.
  62. Westinghouse (1982). Booklet A-8968, Westinghouse Electric Corp., Lamp Div.
  63. Scheir, R. and F. B. Fencl ,Steril-Aire USA, Inc. (1997). Electric utility solves IAQ problem with UVC electrical energy. (You'll want to know) HPAC Vol. 69, No. 5. May, p28.

 


  
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