Signify and Boston University confirmed that its UV-C ultraviolet light source can effectively inhibit COVID-19
·The experimental results show that the virus cannot be detected after a few seconds of ultraviolet radiation
·Signify plans to widely share its UV-C ultraviolet technology to other lighting companies
·Signify has more than 35 years of rich experience in the field of UV applications and continues to lead the industry
Signify announced that its joint research with Boston University’s National Institute of New Infectious Diseases (NEIDL)¹ confirmed that Signify ’s UV-C ultraviolet light source can effectively inactivate the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) New coronavirus SARS-CoV-2
At the beginning of the development of the new coronary pneumonia epidemic, Dr. Anthony Griffiths, associate professor of medical microbiology at Boston University and his team began to develop relevant equipment for this virus research. ²
In the study, they used Signify's UV-C ultraviolet light source products to explore the ability of different doses of UV-C ultraviolet radiation to inactivate viruses on the surface of the inoculated material. The research team used a radiation dose of 5 millijoules per square centimeter (mJ/cm²) (radiation time 6 seconds) and successfully inactivated 99% of the new coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Based on this data, it is possible to inactivate 99.9999% of the new coronavirus using a radiation dose of 22 millijoules per square centimeter (mJ/cm²) (radiation time of 25 seconds). ³
"Our experimental results show that the virus can be completely inactivated after being irradiated with a certain dose of UV-C ultraviolet radiation for a few seconds."
Dr. Anthony Griffiths said, "We are very excited about this discovery and hope to use this to accelerate the development of related products and to suppress the spread of 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19)."
Signify is a leader in the UV-C ultraviolet light source field, with more than 35 years of extensive experience and continuous advancement of ultraviolet technology. The company has detailed data and successful cases to prove its innovative ability in the field of UV-C ultraviolet lighting. All products follow the highest safety standards from design, production to use.
"I am very pleased to see that this collaboration with Boston University on combating new coronaviruses has achieved fruitful results. Boston University has confirmed that Xinnuofei UV light source products can effectively suppress viruses and help companies and factories provide a safe working environment." Signify CEO Eric Rondolat said
"Given the huge potential of this technology to combat new coronaviruses, Signify promised to share it widely with other lighting companies. In order to meet the rapidly growing market demand, we will further increase the production capacity of related products in the coming months."
[1] The National Institute of New Infectious Diseases (NEIDL) is one of the most advanced research institutions in the world, with biosafety level 4, 3 and 2 (BSL-4, 3, 2) laboratories.
[2] Dr. Griffiths and his team’s research on vaccines and related therapies is mainly directed at viruses of biological risk level 4 and 3 (Risk Group 3 and 4), which can cause serious human diseases and even death.
[3] The variables involved in the experiment can be adjusted according to the application requirements.
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