Discourses about the post-pandemic disinfection technologies: germicide ultraviolet light, photocatalysis and ozone

Abstract

The innovative technologies produced to minimize the negative effects of today will be considered a basic safety measure in the post-pandemic scenario, as they establish a barrier against infectious diseases. The aim of this article is to discuss possible new disinfection technologies of the future, showing their advantages, challenges, and the progress in their development at the present time. Disinfection booths for PPE and objects, air filtration, and means of sterilizing environments by means of photocatalysis, ozone, and ultraviolet radiation are irrefutable allies to the biological security of the human species. A narrative review of the literature from evidence-based practice is performed. The selection of studies was based on a search for articles with the theme of technological innovations in biosafety. The results show that the researched technologies are effective in combating the new coronavirus and other microorganisms harmful to human health, not limited to sterilization, but also in several areas of decontamination, such as agribusiness and sanitation. Therefore, we conclude that these technologies can be used as biosafety protocols and effective means of epidemiological control. Studies show that these technologies also could destroy pathogens by means of radiation destroying genomes, or by attacking and piercing the cell wall, or by means of chemical oxireduction processes