UV-C Science Corner
Want to know more about how UVC light is being used to sanitize and disinfect?
We have curated a list of articles, papers and studies from all across the globe to help you better understand the science behind it all. We will be periodically updating this page so check back for some more!
We will periodically update this page with up to date articles and scientific papers surrounding the efficacy of using UV-C light to disinfect and sanitize surfaces.
Please note that none of the sources below are associated with UVC Zap Band LLC or promote the UV-C Zap Band. The articles and studies below are referencing the efficacy of UVC light in disinfecting and sanitizing.
Studies from US National Library of Medicine - National Institutes of Health:
- Ultraviolet irradiation doses for coronavirus inactivation – review and analysis of coronavirus photoinactivation studies
- Far-UVC light: A new tool to control the spread of airborne-mediated microbial diseases
- Light based anti-infectives: ultraviolet C irradiation, photodynamic therapy, blue light, and beyond
- Decontamination of Targeted Pathogens from Patient Rooms Using an Automated Ultraviolet-C-Emitting Device
- UVC LED Irradiation Effectively Inactivates Aerosolized Viruses, Bacteria, and Fungi in a Chamber-Type Air Disinfection System
- Far-UVC light prevents MRSA infection of superficial wounds in vivo
- The uses and limitations of a hand-held germicidal ultraviolet wand for surface disinfection
- Decontaminating N95 and SN95 masks with ultraviolet germicidal irradiation does not impair mask efficacy and safety
Articles from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and US Food and Drug Administration (FDA):
Reports from News outlets across the globe:
- Fox News: Device would potentially neutralize coronavirus using UV light - May 2020
- Fox Business: Far-UVC light could be 'game changer' in coronavirus fight, researchers say - April 2020
- CNN: If sunlight kills coronavirus, why not try UV lamps? - April 2020
- CNN: MIT-designed robot can disinfect a warehouse floor in 30 minutes -- and could one day be employed in grocery stores and schools - July 2020
- CNN: New York transit agency launches UV light pilot program in effort to kill Covid-19 - May 2020
Other Outlets:
- Sky News Australia: Research indicates UV light can kill COVID-19 germs - April 2020
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NY Mag: STRATEGIST INVESTIGATES UPDATED JUNE 26, 2020
Does UV Light Kill Viruses and Germs? - June 2020 - Bloomberg: New York MTA Buys UV-Light Devices to Kill Coronavirus - May 2020
- Bloomberg: United Now Cleaning Flight Decks with UVC Lighting - September 2020
- NY Times: Scientists Consider Indoor Ultraviolet Light to Zap Coronavirus in the Air - May 2020
- LA Times: How UV light may protect us from the coronavirus - April 2020
- The Indian Express: New research: Killing coronavirus with ultraviolet light, without harming people - September 2020
- The Conversation: Ultraviolet radiation is a strong disinfectant. It may be what our schools, hospitals and airports need - July 2020
- Heath Europa: Study shows 99.9% of coronaviruses killed by far-UVC light - June 2020
University Research and Studies from Other Institutions:
- Columbia University: Could a New Ultraviolet Technology Fight the Spread of Coronavirus? - September 2020
- Columbia University: Far-UVC Light Safely Kills Airborne Coronaviruses - June 2020
- Duke Health: UV Light Helps Duke Hospitals Fight Transmission of Superbugs - April 2020
- Signify.com and Boston University: Signify and Boston University validate effectiveness of Signify’s UV-C light sources on inactivating the virus that causes COVID-19 - June 2020
- Med Rx IV / Cold Springs Harbor Laboratory: UV-C irradiation is highly effective in inactivating and inhibiting SARS-CoV-2 replication - June 2020
- International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection: UVC LAMPS AND SARS-COV-2 - May 2020