Since the global outbreak of COVID-19, organizations are progressively adopting UV-C technology as a crucial tool to improve the overall quality of human life due to its proven efficacy in eliminating harmful microorganisms. This technology offers an effective and chemical-free disinfection method, making it an environmentally friendly and sustainable solution in the fight against infectious diseases.
In public indoor settings such as healthcare facilities, schools, and businesses, where maintaining a hygienic space is the utmost priority, UV-C technology serves as a valuable disinfecting method. Its capacity to reach surfaces that may be challenging to clean by conventional means ensures a thorough and effective approach to disinfection, contributing significantly to overall health and safety efforts within organizations.
UV-C light, also known as ultraviolet-C radiation, is a type of electromagnetic (EM) radiation that falls in the ultraviolet region of the electromagnetic spectrum. There are three categories of UV light, based on wavelengths. UV-A (315-399 nanometers) rays have the longest wavelengths, followed by UV-B (280-314 nanometers) and UV-C (100-279 nanometers) rays, which have the shortest wavelengths.
A component of sunlight, UV-C light is absorbed by the Earth's atmosphere before it can reach the surface. However, it can be produced artificially using specialized lamps or light fixtures and is commonly used in various applications such as hospitals, laboratories, and water treatment plants for disinfection purposes.
UV-C light is a type of ionizing radiation that can break chemical bonds and is particularly effective at destroying or inactivating microorganisms such as viruses, bacteria, molds, fungi, and yeasts. The mechanism of action involves destroying the nucleic acids of the microorganisms by disrupting their deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA), which are essential for vital cellular functions. This property makes UV-C light lethal against harmful pathogens that cause infections and highly contagious diseases.
UV-C light has been proven to be a powerful germicidal tool for disinfecting hospitals, laboratories, and factories for decades. It is an environmentally friendly and chemical-free method to prevent the spread of infectious diseases and promote a healthier environment.
Conventional disinfection devices utilize UV-C lamps that emits harmful wavelengths between 250 to 279 nanometers (nm). Although effective at destroying microorganisms, a major challenge is the detrimental effect it has on humans with the risk of developing skin cancer and cataracts. Even with caution, accidental exposure of conventional UV-C light can occur, which may result in painful skin burn effects to the exposed area and temporary vision loss.
Acknowledging the hazardous impact that conventional UV-C lights pose to human health, our team committed years of research, development, and laboratory testing, resulting in the creation of SURYA II™. Our patented solution offers both safety and efficacy for continuous disinfection in occupied spaces.
