{"id":15568,"date":"2023-10-09T11:00:11","date_gmt":"2023-10-09T10:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prophotonix.com\/?p=15568"},"modified":"2023-10-06T10:22:23","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T09:22:23","slug":"uvc-led-monitoring-and-control-strategies-for-ensuring-effective-disinfection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prophotonix.com\/uvc-led-monitoring-and-control-strategies-for-ensuring-effective-disinfection\/","title":{"rendered":"UVC LED Monitoring and Control: Strategies for Ensuring Effective Disinfection"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW77814164 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prophotonix.com\/led-and-laser-products\/uvc-led-systems\/custom-uvc-led-systems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW77814164 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77814164 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">UVC LED<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW77814164 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77814164 BCX8\">disinfection<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77814164 BCX8\"> technology is advancing rapidly in water, surface, and air disinfection <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77814164 BCX8\">for a wide variety of applications including<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77814164 BCX8\"> food processing, medical and laboratory, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77814164 BCX8\">ventilation systems, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77814164 BCX8\">packaging materials, and industrial applications.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77814164 BCX8\"> UV LED based disinfection techniques are becoming more popular due to precise control of radiation pattern, flexible (and customized) design<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77814164 BCX8\"> and smaller size of disinfector<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77814164 BCX8\"> as <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77814164 BCX8\">LEDs<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77814164 BCX8\"> can be manufactured to target <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77814164 BCX8\">very <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77814164 BCX8\">specific<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77814164 BCX8\"> and narrow wavelengths<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77814164 BCX8\">. In this <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77814164 BCX8\">post<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77814164 BCX8\">, we <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77814164 BCX8\">wi<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77814164 BCX8\">ll explore <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77814164 BCX8\">monitoring and control of <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW77814164 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prophotonix.com\/blog\/what-is-uv-c-led-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW77814164 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77814164 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">UVC LED technology<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW77814164 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77814164 BCX8\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW77814164 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:225,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\">Monitoring UVC LED Disinfection<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">UV-C lamps have traditionally been employed for germ removal and sanitization techniques. They are capable of damaging the molecular structure (or DNA) of a virus (or microorganism) and thus preventing replication of the virus\/microorganism. For most applications, the wavelength varies from 200nm to 285nm. Being at the peak of DNA absorption curve, 265nm is considered to be the most optimum wavelength for UV-C disinfection.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:225,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prophotonix.com\/led-and-laser-products\/uvc-led-systems\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">UV-C LED<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ystems<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> can be manufactured to target optimum and extremely narrow wavelengths. This allows for maximum disinfection levels which can also be monitored and controlled through a number of ways, as discussed below.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:225,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\">Parameters to monitor for effective disinfection<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The wavelength, irradiance and contact time between virus and UV rays are three vital parameters to monitor for effective disinfection. Effective disinfection can occur at different wavelengths. For example, sometimes the optimum peak wavelength at 265nm may not be as effective as an alternative wavelength which delivers higher intensity and dose at a more efficient cost.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:225,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The distance of the target from the light source is also an important parameter. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW242761702 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242761702 BCX8\">Depending on the type of disinfection being done- water, surface or air, the dosage could vary in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242761702 BCX8\">a number of<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242761702 BCX8\"> ways.<\/span> <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prophotonix.com\/led-and-laser-products\/uvc-led-systems\/\"><span class=\"FieldRange SCXW242761702 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW242761702 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242761702 BCX8\">UV-C LEDs<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW242761702 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"> <span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeRest CommentHighlightRest SCXW242761702 BCX8\">sy<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW242761702 BCX8\">stems<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242761702 BCX8\">enable<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW242761702 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242761702 BCX8\"> better mon<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242761702 BCX8\">itoring and control over<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242761702 BCX8\"> wavelength, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242761702 BCX8\">power<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242761702 BCX8\"> and dose of the UV<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242761702 BCX8\">C<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242761702 BCX8\"> LED, which makes it <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242761702 BCX8\">a superior <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242761702 BCX8\">choice in terms of disinfection. <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW242761702 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prophotonix.com\/led-and-laser-products\/uvc-led-systems\/uvc-led-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW242761702 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242761702 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">COBRA C<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242761702 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">lean FX1<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW242761702 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242761702 BCX8\">is<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242761702 BCX8\"> an<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242761702 BCX8\">excellent <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242761702 BCX8\">choice<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242761702 BCX8\">with<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242761702 BCX8\">predictable light output, precise control, and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242761702 BCX8\">is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242761702 BCX8\">ozone-free and heavy metal-free.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW242761702 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:225,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11067\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11067\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prophotonix.com\/led-and-laser-products\/uvc-led-systems\/uvc-led-system\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11067\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prophotonix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/COBRA-Clean-FX1-UVC-LED-Light-700X500-e1602688763587-300x165.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prophotonix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/COBRA-Clean-FX1-UVC-LED-Light-700X500-e1602688763587-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.prophotonix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/COBRA-Clean-FX1-UVC-LED-Light-700X500-e1602688763587-250x137.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.prophotonix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/COBRA-Clean-FX1-UVC-LED-Light-700X500-e1602688763587-146x80.jpg 146w, https:\/\/www.prophotonix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/COBRA-Clean-FX1-UVC-LED-Light-700X500-e1602688763587.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11067\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fig 1. COBRA Cure FX1 by ProPhotonix<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\">Strategies for Ensuring Effective Disinfection<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In addition to selecting the right UV-C light source, there are some strategies that can be implemented to make UV based disinfection (also termed <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> or <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">UVGI<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">) most effective.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>1. Proper installation, positioning and maintenance of UVC LED devices<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW24414624 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24414624 BCX8\">For effective disinfection, there must be a line of sight from the UV<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24414624 BCX8\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24414624 BCX8\">C source to the surface\/target to be disinfected.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24414624 BCX8\">It is important to note that <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeRest CommentHighlightRest SCXW24414624 BCX8\">UV<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW24414624 BCX8\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW24414624 BCX8\">C light<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW24414624 BCX8\"> products<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightPipeRest SCXW24414624 BCX8\"> cannot penetrate particles like dust or oils, so dirty surfaces will cause effectiveness to drop. Thus, UV<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24414624 BCX8\">C<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24414624 BCX8\"> LED disinfection devices must be <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24414624 BCX8\">regularly <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24414624 BCX8\">wiped with a wet cloth dipped with <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24414624 BCX8\">anhydrous ethanol or isopropyl alcohol for <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24414624 BCX8\">the best<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24414624 BCX8\"> results.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>2. Monitoring dosage and exposure time<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some microorganisms have built up some immunity to UV. Therefore, a higher dose of UV must be deployed to kill these microorganisms. Indeed, the type of microorganism targeted can impact results. For example, 265nm is considered the optimum wavelength to use for disinfection but 275nm has been shown to disinfect E. Coli.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>3. Ensuring proper coverage and surface disinfection<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Microorganisms cannot be affected if they are not exposed to UV-C light.\u00a0 Any area where a shadow occurs from an obstacle not allowing the UV-C light to shine will have no effect on the organism. Additionally, the presence of particles can protect microorganisms from UV-C, for example, UV-C is not effective in highly turbid water due to low transmissivity.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:225,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\">Technologies and Tools for Monitoring and Control of UVC LED Disinfection<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Harnessing the right technologies and tools is paramount when it comes to monitoring and controlling UVC LED disinfection systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>1. Radiometers<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Radiometers measure heat radiation and can detect UV-C light, which is not visible to the naked eye. A radiometer usually consists of a UV-C sensor and a display. The UV-C sensor consists of a receiver which is used to detect the properties of UV-C and converts it into irradiance or dose which is then as a numerical value on the display. Radiometers are ideal for determining the efficiency of your UV LED source and ensuring that you are providing the optimum intensities for high-level disinfection.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>2. Dosimeters<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dose indicators or dosimeters are used to measure dose uptakes and help decide if the correct UV-C dose has been achieved or not. Dosimeters are quite useful when you want to check whether UV-C light is reaching where you want it to reach for proper disinfection. One downside of dosimeters is that they are highly reactive to other sources of light such as sunlight and thus need storage in dark places.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>3. Real-time monitoring<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Real time UV-C dose monitoring is useful for disinfection confidence, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prophotonix.com\/led-and-laser-products\/uvc-led-systems\/uvc-led-system\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">UV<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">C<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> LED lamp<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> performance, dose performance<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and exposure safety. Detectors, sensors when coupled with custom controlled software tools assist in monitoring UV LED light sources and get regular, automated updates to keep an eye on the efficiency of disinfection being done.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:225,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\">Success Stories<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>1. UVC LED disinfection in healthcare facilities<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When ranging from wavelengths between 250-270nm, UV-C light is absorbed by microbial DNAs and has proved highly successful in inactivating pathogens such as E. coli, L. innocua, and COVID-19. During the COVID-19 pandemic, UV-C light disinfection was used extensively for sanitization of hospitals, buildings etc. From UV disinfection robots to deep UV sanitizers, UV LED technology was capable of terminating nearly 99.99% of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in 2\u202fmin at a distance of 1\u202fm. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2095809920301673?via%3Dihub\">Source<\/a>)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:225,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11925\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11925\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11925\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prophotonix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/iStock-1176976078-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prophotonix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/iStock-1176976078-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.prophotonix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/iStock-1176976078-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.prophotonix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/iStock-1176976078-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.prophotonix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/iStock-1176976078-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.prophotonix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/iStock-1176976078-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.prophotonix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/iStock-1176976078-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.prophotonix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/iStock-1176976078-946x630.jpg 946w, https:\/\/www.prophotonix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/iStock-1176976078-120x80.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11925\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fig 2. Water disinfection plant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>2. UVC LED water disinfection<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As an innovator in UVC LED disinfection, ProPhotonix participated with a <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">consortium<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rewatergy.eu\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">REWATERGY<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> comprising of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ceb.cam.ac.uk\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">University of Cambridge<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (UK), <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.giqa.es\/index_english.php?Section=main\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Rey Juan Carlos University<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (Spain) and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ulster.ac.uk\/faculties\/computing-engineering-and-the-built-environment\/engineering\/research\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ulster University<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (UK) as well as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/delft-imp.nl\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Delft IMP<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (Netherlands) and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aqualia.com\/en\/web\/aqualia-en\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">FCC Aqualia<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (Spain). The consortium was awarded an EU Horizon 2020 grant to develop innovative reactor solutions for disinfection of water utilizing UVA and UVC based LED technologies.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\">Conclusion<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As we look to the future, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prophotonix.com\/applications\/uvc-led-disinfection-systems\/\">UVC LED disinfection<\/a> will continue to play a pivotal role in safeguarding our health and environment. From healthcare facilities to water treatment innovations, its applications are a testament to its effectiveness.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:225,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To stay on the cutting edge of UVC LED disinfection or explore its implementation in your industry, don&#8217;t hesitate to reach out to ProPhotonix. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prophotonix.com\/led-and-laser-products\/uvc-led-systems\/\">UVC LED Systems<\/a> page for information on our range of UVC Solutions. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prophotonix.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact us<\/a> directly if you have specific application requirements for your UVC LED disinfection system.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:225,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UVC LED disinfection technology is advancing rapidly in water, surface, and air disinfection for a wide variety of applications including food processing, medical and laboratory, ventilation systems, packaging materials, and industrial applications. 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