How UVC LED Disinfection Eliminates the Threat of COVID-19 on Surfaces in 30 Seconds
UVC disinfection has long been a key method of sterilization and reducing bacteria in hospitals, offices, factories, airplanes and more. Studies have shown it can in fact be used against coronaviruses, which has prompted talks about how it eliminates the threat of COVID-19. Thankfully, results from a successful industry-academic joint research between Seoul Viosys and the research group of top-ranked Korea University prove the world’s first 99.9% sterilization of COVID-19 in 30 seconds.
In light of the recent announcement, our Future Lighting Solutions division has teamed up with global LED specialist Seoul Viosys to meet the soaring production needs of our partners by devoting resources to UVC LEDs, compatible optics, simulation tools and support. We are committed to helping our partners seamlessly incorporate UVC technology in various designs and applications.
How does UVC LED Disinfection work?
UVC LED is a shorter, more energetic wavelength of light, which has been fundamental to sterilization for some time. The strong radiation completely changes the genetic structure of coronaviruses and prevents the viral particles from mutating.
Recent applications of UVC LED disinfection to combat the coronavirus
- Busses in China have been blasted by beams of ultraviolet light to greatly reduce the spread of the virus.
- UVC LED disinfection technology has recently been combined with light-emitting robots to help fight COVID-19.
- In addition to washing hands before and after handling cash, paper money has been exposed to UV light and high temperatures to disinfect them.
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Here is how we meet medical application needs through UVC disinfection solutions
| Market Segment | Application | 275nm LED/Board/ Module | 275nm Water Reactor | 310nm LED/Array | 365nm LED/Board/ Module |
| Equipment and Device Sterilization | Portable sterilizer (stethoscopes, scalpels, masks, periodontal probes, mouth mirrors) | ✓ | |||
| Medical cabinet sterilization | ✓ | ||||
| Ultrasonic cleaner enhancement | ✓ | ||||
| Autoclave/chemiclave enhancement | ✓ | ||||
| Area Purification | Patientcare light with UVC purification and human-centric white LED | ✓ | |||
| UVC flood light for operating rooms | ✓ | ||||
| Air Purification w/TiO2 Filter | Patientcare air purification | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Medical device reprocessing center air purification | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Water Purification | Point of use up to 2 L/min flow (hospital drinking fountain, patient room faucet) | ✓ | |||
| Skin Treatment | Professional UV-B skin treatment (psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo) | ✓ | |||
| Homecare UV-B skin treatment (psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo) | ✓ | ||||
| Endoscopy | UV-A endoscope (multiple wavelengths) | ✓ |
Full System Solutions for UVC Sterilization
• Seoul Viosys 275nm UVC Wicop is the best value in UVC LEDs with industry-leading lifetime and cost
• FLS Mobile App and simulation tools to calculate irradiance and impact on over 60 pathogens
• LEDiL UV-C LED compatible silicone optics
