Scientists are exploring specific wavelengths of UVC light that are
safe for humans.
Most UVC lamps emit a broad spectrum of UVC wavelengths (200–280
nanometers) or a specific wavelength of 254 nanometers. Studies
have shown that shorter wavelengths of UVC light (such as 222
nanometers) can also inactivate airborne viruses (including
SARS-CoV-2) and other microorganisms. This wavelength of UVC light
is often referred to as far-UVC light and may be safe to use in
occupied spaces. In studies on mice and rats, no damage to the skin
or eyes was found from long-range UVC light. However, more research
is needed to verify that people can be exposed to this wavelength
for a period of time without harmful side effects." "What is a UV
Lamp
Ultraviolet lamp is a kind of lamp product that can emit
ultraviolet rays. It is also an essential tool for observing
samples in the field of biochemistry. It is also used for indoor
disinfection and the most important physical method to reduce the
generation of bacteria. Ultraviolet lamps can emit wavelengths
within 10-400nm, and are also used in the production of various
functional lamps, such as strong ultraviolet high-pressure mercury
lamps, capillary ultra-high pressure mercury lamps, ultraviolet
iron lamps, excimer discharge lamps, etc.
UV Lamp Features
1. The light radiated by ultraviolet rays will change the genetic
structure of microorganisms and damage the DNA, so that the
microorganisms lose their reproductive and repair functions, and
finally achieve the inhibitory effect of bacteria. In addition, the
use of ultraviolet light for sterilization work, without worrying
about the generation of odor, and no harmful chemical components
will remain. Due to its colorless properties, it has been gradually
used in many modern water treatment and has been put into treatment
in many countries.
2. Ultraviolet lamps actually use mercury lamps to emit ultraviolet
rays, and the released amount is relatively large. If certain
protective measures are not taken, it is easy to cause great damage
to the human body. If the skin is exposed to ultraviolet light, the
degree of itching, redness, peeling and other problems will occur
to a certain extent. If the degree is serious, it will cause skin
diseases. In addition, such lamps also have a great impact on the
human eye. Staying in the radiation space for a long time is easy
to cause inflammation of the corner of the eye, and even suffer
from cataracts.
3. Ultraviolet lamps are also widely used in automotive
applications, and these lamps have a variety of styles, which not
only play a good role in disinfection and sterilization, but also
have a certain decorative effect. After the car is treated with
ultraviolet light, the air inside is fresh, the odor is completely
removed, and it will not cause harm to the human body.
4. Ultraviolet lamps have a significant effect on indoor
disinfection, will not affect the environment, and reduce the
generation of pollution. However, when using it, care should be
taken to avoid direct contact with the skin and eyes of the lamp to
reduce the impact of radiation.
The last thing I need to mention is that the anti-mosquito UV lamps
used in restaurants and milk tea shops are different from the UV
lamps introduced above. Therefore, consumers do not need to worry
about radiation problems and can use them with confidence."
"Disinfection principle
Ultraviolet rays can be divided into three types: UVA, UVB, and
UVC.
These three kinds of ultraviolet rays all have a certain
sterilization and disinfection effect, and now it is also a
broad-spectrum sterilization and disinfection method, which can
disinfect and sterilize the surface of objects, indoor air quality,
water and other liquids. But short- and medium-wave ultraviolet
rays are very harmful to the body, burning the skin in a short
time, and long-term or high-toughness skin cancer. There are
generally two types of ultraviolet germicidal lamps on the market:
simple ultraviolet lamps and active oxygen lamps.
UVC ultraviolet sterilization time
At this stage, the sterilization efficiency of UVC is still very
high, and there is no promotion technology. The sterilization
efficiency is 99%-99.9%, and the general sterilization time of
several bacteria and viruses is generally within 1 second.
Traditional organic chemical disinfection methods such as hydrogen
and active oxygen generally take 20 minutes to 1 hour to achieve
the actual sterilization effect of ultraviolet UVC, which varies
greatly.
In fact, we can see the very simple initial ultraviolet germicidal
lamp in many places, as long as the area irradiated by ultraviolet
rays can be reasonably disinfected.
For reactive oxygen species, the key to sterilization is that it is
an oxidizing agent, and redox reactions according to cell biology
can make bacteria unspecific.
The addition of this aspect is mainly to better fill the bug that
the ultraviolet rays can only be directly exposed. It is easy to
understand that reactive oxygen species can be encapsulated in the
dark parts that are not exposed to ultraviolet rays, and there will
always be barriers in the home environment, and these blocked parts
are precisely the areas where bacteria and viruses are most likely
to grow. Therefore, blind spots can be taken care of by
disinfecting the entire house with reactive oxygen species.