Research opens doors to UV disinfection using LED technology
Monday, May 14, 2012 - 09:30
in Biology & Nature
Research from North Carolina State University will allow the development of energy-efficient LED devices that use ultraviolet (UV) light to kill pathogens such as bacteria and viruses. The technology has a wide array of applications ranging from drinking-water treatment to sterilizing surgical tools.
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