Ernest R. Blatchley III, Ph.D., P.E., BCEE, F. ASCE, and Lee A. Rieth, Professor, Lyles School of Civil & Construction Engineering and Division of Environmental & Ecological Engineering, Purdue University Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the cause of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The virus was discovered in Wuhan, China, in … [Read more...] about Focus on Healthcare/Disinfection: Airborne Pathogens and Disease Outbreaks: Control Measures and Roles for UV
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Future Disinfection of Touchscreens by Far UV-C LEDs: A Feasibility Study
By Ben Sicks, Oksana Gurow and Martin Hessling, Institute of Medical Engineering and Mechatronics of Ulm University of Applied Sciences With the global trend towards digitalization, the application of touchscreens also is increasing in all areas of life. 1 This includes everyday situations, such as public ticket machines, but also in medical facilities such as hospitals, 2 and … [Read more...] about Future Disinfection of Touchscreens by Far UV-C LEDs: A Feasibility Study
Ultraviolet and Electron Beam as Applied to Cannabis
By Liz Stevens, writer, UV Solutions The use of Cannabis sativa L., whether the industrial hemp variety, the medical variety or the recreational variety, is on the rise. Revenue in the US from cannabis sales is projected to reach nearly $42B in 2024, with significant growth expected in the years to come. While it still is a Schedule I illegal substance under federal law, the … [Read more...] about Ultraviolet and Electron Beam as Applied to Cannabis
Regulations and Standards on Application of UV Light for Water, Food and Beverages
By Danny Bayliss, Campden BRI; Keith Warriner & Mahdiyeh Hasani, Department of Food Science, University of Guelph; Tatiana Koutchma, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada In this article, members of the IUVA Food & Beverage Committee reviewed and summarized the historical perspective and updates to regulations and standards related to the application of UV for water, food … [Read more...] about Regulations and Standards on Application of UV Light for Water, Food and Beverages
Digital UV Sensors Simplify Measurement and Control
By Tilman Weiss, sglux, and Fred Perry, Boston Electronics Irradiance is the term for the optical energy falling on a surface in units of watts per unit area. In the measurement and control of light for purposes of disinfecting or curing a surface or a volume, usually not only the total optical energy but more specifically the energy within a defined spectral interval is … [Read more...] about Digital UV Sensors Simplify Measurement and Control
IUVA Task Force Focuses on Water Treatment, Releases Workshop Report
At the International UV Association (IUVA) World Congress in 2023, the IUVA SDG Task Force convened a workshop focusing on ultraviolet (UV) disinfection for water treatment in low-to-middle income, humanitarian and rural settings worldwide. This session was a deep dive into the challenges of implementing UV systems and alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development … [Read more...] about IUVA Task Force Focuses on Water Treatment, Releases Workshop Report