Newsbytes
  • India
  • Business
  • World
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Science
  • Entertainment
  • Auto
  • Lifestyle
  • Inspirational
  • Career
  • Bengaluru
  • Delhi
  • Mumbai
  • Videos
  • Find Cricket Statistics
Hindi
More
Newsbytes
Hindi
Newsbytes
User Placeholder

Hi,

Logout


India
Business
World
Politics
Sports
Science
Entertainment
Auto
Lifestyle
Inspirational
Career
Bengaluru
Delhi
Mumbai
Videos
Find Cricket Statistics

More Links
  • Videos

Download Android App

Follow us on
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Youtube
 
Home / News / Science News / UV-emitting LED lights can kill novel coronavirus, say scientists
  • Science

    UV-emitting LED lights can kill novel coronavirus, say scientists

    Srijita Sen
    Written by
    Srijita Sen
    Mail
    Last updated on Dec 15, 2020, 04:46 pm
    UV-emitting LED lights can kill novel coronavirus, say scientists
  • According to a new study, ultraviolet (UV) light-emitting diodes (UV-LEDs) can kill the novel coronavirus efficiently, quickly, and cheaply. The new innovation can be installed in air conditioning and water systems.

    Published in the Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology, it assessed the disinfection efficiency of UV-LED irradiation at different wavelengths on a virus from the family of coronaviruses, including the COVID-19-causing SARS-CoV-2.

  • In this article
    World is looking for 'effective solutions to disinfect the coronavirus' Disinfection systems based on LED bulbs 'quite simple' Bulbs can be installed in AC, vacuum, and water systems Direct exposure to UV-LED is dangerous
  • Quote

    World is looking for 'effective solutions to disinfect the coronavirus'

  • "The entire world is currently looking for effective solutions to disinfect the coronavirus," said Hadas Mamane, co-author of the study from the American Friends of Tel Aviv University in the US.

  • Background

    Disinfection systems based on LED bulbs 'quite simple'

    Disinfection systems based on LED bulbs 'quite simple'
  • Scientists say to disinfect a surface, manpower is needed along with time for the chemicals to act on the surface.

    "We discovered that it is quite simple to kill the coronavirus using LED bulbs that radiate ultraviolet light. We killed the viruses using cheaper and more readily available LED bulbs, which consume little energy and do not contain mercury like regular bulbs," Mamane said.

  • Information

    Bulbs can be installed in AC, vacuum, and water systems

    Bulbs can be installed in AC, vacuum, and water systems
  • With necessary adjustments, the bulbs can be installed in air conditioning, vacuum, and water systems, and thereby be able to efficiently disinfect large surfaces and spaces.

    "Disinfection systems based on LED bulbs, however, can be installed in the ventilation system and air conditioner, for example, and sterilize the air sucked in and then emitted into the room," Mamane added.

  • Details

    Direct exposure to UV-LED is dangerous

  • The scientists believe the research has commercial and societal implications, given the widespread use of such LED bulbs.

    However, researchers said the system must be designed so that a person is not directly exposed to the light, adding that it is very dangerous to use the UV-LED to disinfect surfaces inside homes.

  • US
  • Coronavirus
  •  
Latest News
  • Nissan Magnite garners 40,000 bookings in India; production ramped up
    Nissan Magnite garners 40,000 bookings in India; production ramped up
    Auto
  • Netizens decode message hidden in NASA's Perseverance rover's parachute
    Netizens decode message hidden in NASA's Perseverance rover's parachute
    Science
  • Apple rumored to replace iPad mini with foldable iPhone
    Apple rumored to replace iPad mini with foldable iPhone
    Science
  • Celebrities, Punjab CM mourn noted singer Sardool Sikander's death
    Celebrities, Punjab CM mourn noted singer Sardool Sikander's death
    Entertainment
  • India vs England, D/N Test: Interesting stats from Day 1
    India vs England, D/N Test: Interesting stats from Day 1
    Sports
Related Timelines
  • COVID-19 has reached Antarctica, the last untouched continent
    COVID-19 has reached Antarctica, the last untouched continent
    World
  • Portronics CleanEx review: A travel-friendly UV stick for easy sterilization
    Portronics CleanEx review: A travel-friendly UV stick for easy sterilization
    Science
  • Naseeruddin Shah's son Vivaan tests positive for COVID-19
    Naseeruddin Shah's son Vivaan tests positive for COVID-19
    Entertainment
  • 'Big Ass Fans' can help you fight COVID-19: Here's how
    'Big Ass Fans' can help you fight COVID-19: Here's how
    Science
Trending Topics
Samsung Facebook OnePlus Mobiles Android TV Smart TV Latest Gadget Launch MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ COVAXIN Latest Tech News Upcoming Mobile Phones
Next News Article
Share
Cancel

Want to share it with your friends too?

Facebook Whatsapp Twitter Linkedin
Copied

Love Science news?

Subscribe to stay updated.

Science Thumbnail
India News Business News World News Politics News Sports News Science News Entertainment News Auto News Lifestyle News Inspirational News
Career News Bengaluru News Delhi News Mumbai News Bharti Airtel Mukesh Ambani Indian Premier League Samsung Virat Kohli Rohit Sharma
Cricket News Facebook YouTube Hollywood News WhatsApp Netflix Bollywood News ISRO Spotify Yoga
Honda Batman Football News BMW Vaccine Reliance Jio OPPO Food News, Healthy Recipes Royal Challengers Bangalore Toyota
Fashion Tips Ishant Sharma Farmers Protest Mercedes Isha Ambani India Vs England Cricket OnePlus Mobiles Android TV Smart TV Robert Lewandowski
Marvel Comics Avengers Neha Kakkar Mena Massoud
About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us News News Archive Topics Archive Find Cricket Statistics
Follow us on
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Youtube
All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2021