New coronavirus makes us aware of health risks
Humanity is now facing the threat of a novel coronavirus (COVID-19). It highlights the health risks that lurk around the world, from our families to our societies.
At the same time, it demonstrates the need to take action against the risk (sterilization, disinfection).
We need to respond in various ways to everything we touch - water, objects, air, etc.
The disinfection effect achieved by Hoptronics' deep-ultraviolet technology protects people from bacteria, viruses and other hazards. (The correct term is "inactivation effect")
What is UVC?
UVC is invisible light with a wavelength of 100-400nm.
Light in the wavelength range of 100 to 280 nm called UV-C (deep ultraviolet) does not reach the earth, but this light has functions such as sterilization, organic decomposition, photopolymerization and sensing.
Characteristics of Germicidal UVC
While there are a variety of methods used for germicidal purposes, such as heat and chemicals, germicidal UVC is the use of ultraviolet light for light sterilization. It has characteristics not found in other germicidal methods and is used in many different applications.
Germicidal UVC Principle
Bacteria and viruses reproduce by cell division based on genetic information, which leads to infection and disease. DNA and RNA have the genetic information necessary for this proliferation.
The helix structure of DNA and RNA can be altered with deep UV irradiation.
Effectiveness of Germicidal UVC
Germicidal UVC, which achieves a reliable germicidal effect by irradiating only UV light, is effective against a wide range of pathogenic microorganisms that cause infectious diseases and health damage in humans.
This approach is effective against a wide range of bacteria and viruses, including the new coronavirus. Many universities, research institutions and companies are now exploring this approach on a daily basis.
Confirmation of the effectiveness of novel coronaviruses
We also confirmed the effectiveness against the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2).
The product was tested by the "Nanshan Zhong Research Institute" for virus killing. Under the experimental conditions, the Hoptronics-Knox deep ultraviolet UVC disinfection product was effective in killing pathogens by contacting with E. coli, S. aureus and influenza virus for a specified period of time. Irradiation for 30 seconds and 60 seconds can effectively kill Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, while irradiation for 2 seconds, 10 seconds and 60 seconds can effectively kill influenza virus and New Coronavirus. The effect is certified by the authority.