Why Don’t We Use UV Lights Everywhere?

During seasonal transitions nasal congestion, sore throat Does struggling with endless coughs sound familiar to you?

If your answer is yes, you are not alone! Well, that’s UV lights. to end the nightmare What kind of miracle can he create?

How do UV lights kill bacteria and viruses?

Ultraviolet (UV) light has the ability to kill bacteria and viruses. Arthur Downes and Thomas Blunt in 1877; of sunlight, stops the growth of bacteria and discovered that it completely killed pathogens in high doses.

This effect is caused by UV rays By damaging DNA and RNA It can be explained by preventing the proliferation of microorganisms.

What is Far-UV and why is it safer?

A new type of UV light, known as Far-UV, is different from older UV lights. shorter wavelength and is less harmful to human skin/eyes.

from Columbia University. David Brenner and his team found that far-UV lights are effective in killing viruses and bacteria and does not harm human health He has conducted many studies showing that

So why is the use of UV lights not widespread?

One of the biggest problems with UV lights is that they break down oxygen molecules, creating ozone. Ozone, respiratory diseases It is a harmful gas that can cause

Additionally, UV lights interact with volatile organic compounds. harmful particles can create. More research and pilot projects are required for widespread use of Far-UV technology.

For example like oil platforms The effects of far-UV lamps can be examined in closed areas with heavy human traffic. Such projects are critical for testing the effectiveness and safety of far-UV in the real world.

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