UVBrite has introduced a new self-cleaning water bottle that uses UV-C light to remove bacteria, viruses, and other germs ...

It houses the UV-C light—which the company calls “PureVis technology” and claims can eliminate 99 percent of bacteria, including E. coli.

According to the FDA, these UV-C light sanitizers could eliminate germs on phones, furniture, toys and more high-touch objects and surfaces.

Ultraviolet (UV) light is a form of electromagnetic radiation that has wavelengths from ten to 400 nanometers (nm), which is shorter than visible light, but longer than X-rays. People are commonly ...

UV-C is so effective, in fact, that Columbia and British researchers recently found far-UVC light installations can ...

For starters, UV-C radiation won’t be too helpful unless you live in a bare room. “Most of the science shows that the effectiveness of UV-C light is really on more flat surfaces,” Trautman says.

How Far-UVC light could be key in curbing the next airborne pandemic 03:31. Five years ago, the COVID-19 pandemic first swept across the U.S., infecting millions and claiming hundreds of thousands ...

LightStrike, a far-UVC light used in hospitals, has been shown to eliminate 99.99% of SARS-CoV-2 within 1 meter of the device within two minutes. Far-UVC lights complement, rather than replace ...

While UV-C light is used in a wide range of sterilization applications, most keep the light hidden or localized to avoid direct human exposure. Upper-room UV-C installations are particularly ...