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Effects of UVC irradiation on polystyrene for healthcare packaging: Study by FTIR and Raman spectroscopy with thermoluminescence

dc.contributor.authorCorrecher, V.
dc.contributor.authorGarcía-Guinea, J
dc.contributor.authorBoronat Castaño, Cecilia
dc.contributor.authorBravo Yagüe, Juan Carlos
dc.date.accessioned2024-08-21T12:13:14Z
dc.date.available2024-08-21T12:13:14Z
dc.date.issued2024-02-14
dc.description.abstractThe 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.en
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dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2024.110700
dc.identifier.issn0141-3910; eISSN: 1873-2321
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14468/23202
dc.journal.titlePolymer Degradation and Stability
dc.journal.volume222
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherElsevier
dc.relation.centerFacultades y escuelas::Facultad de Ciencias
dc.relation.departmentCiencias Analíticas
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.rights.urihttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/deed.es
dc.subject.keywordsHealthcare packaging
dc.subject.keywordsUltraviolet C radiation
dc.subject.keywordsFourier transform infrared spectroscopy
dc.subject.keywordstransform infrared spectroscopy
dc.subject.keywordsRaman spectroscopy
dc.subject.keywordsThermoluminescenc
dc.titleEffects of UVC irradiation on polystyrene for healthcare packaging: Study by FTIR and Raman spectroscopy with thermoluminescencees
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