Device for Inactivation of SARS-CoV-2 Using UVC LEDs

In connection with the COVID-19 pandemic, there is an urgent need for disinfecting devices that can be used both indoors and in transport. Currently, most common of these are ultraviolet (UV) germicidal lamps. However, they have significant disadvantages, such as short service life, presence mercury, lack flexible control, large dimensions, etc. The paper analyzes sources UV radiation to find alternative Although elements currently low efficiency high cost, etc., it proposed use UVC LEDs a source. Due pandemic general interest fight against viruses, well ban on investments been attracted development LEDs, which will make them competitive future compared lamps cost efficiency. presents disinfection device developed basis LEDs. principle operation described; control system, drawing, design LED-based presented. described limitations this small surface areas where frequent on/off switching required power not required.