The International Ultraviolet Association (IUVA), Chevy Chase, Maryland, has released a book titled “Ultraviolet Technologies for Public Health.” The special introductory price, available now through July 1, 2022, is $65 plus shipping and handling. After July 1, the price becomes $75.

The book is comprised of 18 articles in UV technologies for public health and is divided into four sections: Introduction and Perspectives on UV-C in healthcare and beyond, Characteristics and Techniques for UV-C disinfection in a variety of application areas, Metrology studies of UV-C and Future Directions for the field of UV-C disinfection.

The book includes a contribution of Masjoudi, Mohseni and Bolton on the “Sensitivity of Bacteria, Protozoa, Viruses, and Other Microorganisms to Ultraviolet Radiation.” The article features important information about UV-C in healthcare situations.

The book also includes an examination of UV light’s effects on N-95 masks by researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) showing that these masks can be disinfected with little impact on their form or function.

For more information, visit www.iuva.org.