Utilization of Ultraviolet C Light-Emitting Diodes for the Deactivation of SARS-CoV-2 in Human Breath

Authors

  • Piotr Sobotka Faculty of Physics, Warsaw University of Technology
  • Maciej Przychodzki Faculty of Physics, Warsaw University of Technology
  • Monika Staniszewska Centre for Advanced Materials and Technologies CEZAMAT, Warsaw University of Technology
  • Katarzyna Rutkowska Faculty of Physics, Warsaw University of Technology

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4302/plp.v16i3.1294

Abstract

Ultraviolet light has a long track record when it comes to use for deactivating harmful microorganisms. With recent developments in LED technology in terms of generating electromagnetic waves from this specific spectral range, new applications have emerged. In this study, the possibility of constructing an effective miniature UV barrier for deactivating the SARS-CoV-2 virus in both exhaled and inhaled air is investigated. Our findings demonstrate that utilizing commonly available UVC diodes operating at the wavelength of 275 nm makes it possible to attain an adequate level of deactivation that fulfills the standards specified for commercial devices.

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Published

2024-10-01

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P. Sobotka, M. Przychodzki, M. Staniszewska, and K. Rutkowska, “Utilization of Ultraviolet C Light-Emitting Diodes for the Deactivation of SARS-CoV-2 in Human Breath ”, Photonics Lett. Pol., vol. 16, no. 3, pp. 55–57, Oct. 2024.

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Vol. 16 No. 3 (2024)

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