"Compounding the problem, and a major limitation of traditional cleaning and disinfection strategies ... "Conventional UV light has been used widely in hospitals and prisons, but it can damage ...

Ultraviolet (UV) light emitting diodes (LEDs) are emerging as a promising technology for water disinfection, offering an alternative to traditional chemical methods like chlorination. The ...

LEDs are used which produce 405nm UV-A light. The manufacturer, Luminus, does not recommend that part for disinfection or sterilization. Luminus sells UV-C LEDs for that purpose, generating 275-285nm.

UV-C light has been shown in laboratory experiments to inactivate the COVID-19 virus. And many hospitals, including the ...