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    Effects of UVC irradiation on polystyrene for healthcare packaging: Study by FTIR and Raman spectroscopy with thermoluminescence
    (Elsevier, 2024-02-14) Correcher, V.; García Guinea, Javier; Boronat Castaño, Cecilia; Bravo Yagüe, Juan Carlos
    The interaction between ultraviolet C radiation (UVC) and polystyrene (PS) materials has been investigated, particularly in post-packaging irradiation processes for healthcare applications. Effective UVC penetration through PS materials, regardless of their thickness (0.16 and 0.40 mm) has been observed. However, the penetration effectiveness could be affected by the thickness of the PS material. Achieving optimal post-packaging UVC treatment requires a thorough evaluation of chemical composition and material thickness, especially in pharmaceutical and medical packaging industries. Preliminary results reveal minimal degradation in UVC-irradiated PS packaging samples, as supported by FTIR and Raman spectroscopy characterization. Minor variations could be attributed to intrinsic PS materials properties and/or their respective background, rather than the influence of UVC radiation. Consequently, PS materials exhibit resilience under the experimental conditions following UVC irradiation treatment. Furthermore, a comprehensive analysis of thermoluminescence (TL) emissions evaluates several commercial dosimeter materials for UVC radiation detection. The TLD-100 and TLD-200 dosimeters show potential as UVC detectors, displaying distinct responses linked to the non-ionizing component of UVC radiation at 310 ◦C and in the range of 150–250 ◦ C, respectively. However, the TLD-400 and GR-200 dosimeters are not suitable for UVC detection due to their spread TL emissions considering intensity and curve shape. This UVC-TL analysis consistently detects radiation in the proposed commercial dosimeter materials one-hour post-exposure, providing assurance that healthcare materials have been irradiated. Such analysis enhances reliability during extended UVC exposures, offering valuable insights for industries employing UVC-irradiated materials, particularly in healthcare applications.
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    Detecting ultraviolet C radiation under polyethylene terephthalate (PET) packaging by thermoluminescence analysis using commercial dosimeters
    (Elsevier, 2024-03-07) Correcher, V.; Boronat Castaño, Cecilia; Bravo Yagüe, Juan Carlos
    Food irradiation is a proven technology that enhances food quality and safety by removing microorganisms and extending shelf life. Ultraviolet C radiation (UVC) has recently attracted interest due to its potential to inactivate foodborne pathogens. It relies on several advantages; however, there is limited research on its efficacy and safety particularly concerning food packaging materials such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET). This study reports on the effect of UVC radiation on commercial thermoluminescence dosimeters (namely, TLD-100, TLD-200, TLD-400 and GR-200) placed under PET films with different thicknesses (0.10, 0.42, and 0.60 mm). The results indicate the potential use of these materials for the detection of UVC radiation passing through the randomly selected PET samples. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy assesses potential structural and chemical alterations in the PET induced by UVC exposure.
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    Comparing the effect of electron beam, beta and ultraviolet C exposure on the luminescence emission of commercial dosimeters
    (Elsevier, 2023-07-05) Correcher, Virgilio; Sarasola Martín, Iciar; García Guinea, Javier; Benavente Cuevas, José Francisco; Boronat Castaño, Cecilia; Bravo Yagüe, Juan Carlos
    This paper reports on the luminescence characterization of TLD-100 (LiF: Ti, Mg), TLD-200 (CaF2: Dy), TLD-400 (CaF2: Mn) and GR-200 (LiF: Mg, Cu, P) dosimeters exposed to electro beam, beta and ultraviolet C radiation -UVC-. All of them show high sensitivity to radiation regardless of whether it is ionizing or partially ionizing radiation based on their luminescence properties (cathodoluminescence -CL- or thermoluminescence -TL-). CL emission differs significantly among them in shape and intensity due to their chemical compositions. LiF samples display three maxima at: (i) 300-450 nm linked to intrinsic and structural defects, (ii) a green waveband probably due to F3+ centres or the presence of hydroxyl groups and (iii) the red-infrared emission band associated with F2 centres. However, CL spectra from the CaF2 dosimeters display meaningful differences due to the dopant. TLD-200 is characterized by an emission with four sharp individual peaks in the green-IR spectral region (due to the Dy3+), whilst TLD-400 exhibits a broad maximum peaked at ̴ 500 nm (linked to the Mn2+). On the other hand, the variation in the TL glow curves allows to discriminate the TLDs exposed to beta and UVC radiation since they give rise to different chemicalphysical processes and that have been studied from the estimation of the kinetic parameters by means of the Computerised Glow Curve Deconvolution (CGCD) method.
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    Ultraviolet C radiation on polypropylene: A potential way to reduce plastic pollution
    (Elsevier, 2024) Correcher, Virgilio; Boronat Castaño, Cecilia; Garcia Guinea, Javier; Bravo Yagüe; Bravo Yagüe, Juan Carlos; https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0864-6861; https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1848-3138
    This study investigates the application of ultraviolet C (UVC) radiation to extend the lifetime of healthcare items containing polypropylene (PP), particularly personal protective equipment (PPE). The main objectives involve assessing possible PP damage from UVC exposure and detecting UVC treatment within PP samples. FTIR spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy reveal slight degradation in UVC-irradiated PP samples, demonstrating resilience post-treatment. Investigations using commercial thermoluminescence dosimeters (TLD-100, TLD-200, TLD-400 and GR-200) positioned under varying thicknesses of PP (0.20 and 0.80 mm) identify TLD-100 as a promising UVC detector. Conversely, TLD-200 and TLD-400 do not prove to be effective detectors, exhibiting similar behavior to the dosimeters without a plastic sample. And GR-200 does not possess the capability to differentiate between ionizing and non-ionizing components of UVC radiation. This research emphasizes the role of UVC to prolong the lifetime of healthcare items containing PP, thus aiding in efforts to reduce plastic pollution