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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