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Kills Viruses, Bacteria & Molds
UV-C sterilization and disinfection effectively kills a wide range of viruses, bacteria and molds in water, air, or on surfaces.
Tests on effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2 (the coronavirus responsible for COVID-19) are ongoing, however, prior research shows that UV-C irradiance can effectively inactivate SARS and common cold coronaviruses (single strand RNA).
Applications of Plusrite's strip lights range from healthcare equipment and facility sterilization, water and sewage treatment, HVAC systems and household disinfection.
Targeting the Right Wavelengths
When exposed to certain ultraviolet wavelengths, nucleic acids absorb the ultraviolet particles and rearrange their molecular structure.
Research has shown that thymine (in DNA) and uracil (in RNA) absorb ultraviolet radiation most readily at wavelengths between 255 and 275 nanometers.
Wavelengths higher than 300 nanometers (UV-B and UV-A) fail to cause dimerization, and are therefore ineffective for sterilization applications.
