Cell density and extracellular matrix composition mitigate bacterial biofilm sensitivity to UV-C LED irradiation
Maritxu Labadie,
Frédéric Marchal,
Nofel Merbahi
et al.
Abstract:Ultraviolet-C light-emitting diodes (UV-C LEDs) are an emerging technology for decontamination applications in different sectors. In this study, the inactivation of bacterial biofilms was investigated by applying an UV-C LED emitting at 280 nm and by measuring both the influence of the initial cell density (load) and presence of an extracellular matrix (biofilm). Two bacterial strains exposing diverging matrix structures and biochemical compositions were used: Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Leuconostoc citreum. UV… Show more
The use of UV light to prevent or mitigate the development of biofilms is an area of emerging research that spans numerous industries. We reviewed 58 papers published between 1998...
The use of UV light to prevent or mitigate the development of biofilms is an area of emerging research that spans numerous industries. We reviewed 58 papers published between 1998...
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