How ultraviolet light (UV) works as a disinfection technology depends upon the wavelength(s) being employed. The UVC band with a wavelength of 200-280nm has emerged as a viable solution for interior ...

Using ultraviolet-C lights to sanitize surfaces during the COVID-19 pandemic could severely injure the eyes, a new study reveals. Also known as germicidal lamps, the lights are used in hospitals and ...

Tokyo — New lighting technology being pioneered in the U.S. and Japan may help to make riding the subway, going to school or moving through other public spaces as safe as a walk around the living room ...

Some places are now using ultraviolet lamps to kill viruses and control the spread of COVID-19, but doctors say that method could be damaging people's eyes. Some places are now using ultraviolet lamps ...

Figure 1. Primary biological targets of UV exposure. The cartoon depicts the tissues and cell types susceptible to damage from UV lamp irradiation. Created with BioRender. “Despite the potential ...

Mold spores are encountered everywhere in our homes and workplaces. The majority of molds are not a source of irritation because we encounter them in small concentrations. However, when mold spores ...

In a bid to make airport terminals safer for passengers, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) is gearing up to install ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) lamps in the air conditioning units at ...