Evaluating the Efficacy of Microwave Sanitization in Reducing SARS-CoV-2 Airborne Contagion Risk in Office Environments
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Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic has heightened awareness of airborne disease susceptibility, leading to the development and adoption of various preventive technologies. Among these, microwave sanitization, which inactivates virions through non-thermal mechanical resonance, has gained significant scientific credibility. Laboratory tests have demonstrated its high efficacy, prompting further investigation into its effectiveness in real-world settings. This study employs multi-physical, fluid-dynamic and electromagnetic simulations of office environments to evaluate the reduction of contagion risk. By integrating these simulations with virus inactivation experimental laboratory results, we observed that the introduction of a microwave sanitization device significantly reduces the risk of contamination among individuals in the same environment. These findings suggest potential applications and further studies in other everyday scenarios.
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OpenAlex topics: Infection Control and Ventilation · COVID-19 epidemiological studies · Noise Effects and Management
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Elettronica SpA, Via Tiburtina V. Km 13.7, 00131 Rome, Italy
Department of Energy “Galileo Ferraris”, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi, 24, 10129 Torino, Italy
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Elettronica SpA
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