UV Reporter

Inventors: Obeng; Yaw SamuelAbstractEmbodiments of the present invention relate to a system and method for detecting biological material on surfaces after decontamination with UV-C and with high sensitivity and having low detection limits while providing rapid and efficient response to accommodate high turnover. Embodiments of the present invention monitor the disinfection process by detecting changes in the electrical…

Gaby Soutar writes for The Scotsman about a visit to local hotel spa where UV skin analysis was performed as part of procedure.You’re already in the winding down zone, then you can just head straight to bed afterwards, rather than having to face the world with a slick face and oily hair. If only I’d…

Arab News article focusing on Saudia Arabia program from KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology) to maximize water usage in farming applications that includes using ultraviolet disinfection of municipal water waste.Excerpts:JEDDAH: Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology are collaborating with local farmers and the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture to…

Cate Green story in RNZ.com describes increase in Wellington, New Zealand area cryptosporidiosis cases from pools and how municipalities are responding. Responses include treating pool water with chlorine and ultraviolet irradiation.Excerpts:Cases in a cryptosporidiosis outbreak have risen sharply, with reported infections nearly doubling in the past two weeks.Health New Zealand said 59 cases had been…

Nadia Tahsini et. al. article in chemrxiv.org about how to deal with ozone generated by ultraviolet light irradiation used in air cleaners.Full text available at: https://tinyurl.com/2bssmeoxAbstractFar-UVC light, especially germicidal UV light at 222 nm (GUV222), has received considerableattention for its potential to deactivate airborne pathogens indoors and prevent the spread ofinfectious disease. However, GUV222 also…

Laboratory studies have provided a strong foundation for understanding UV’s disinfection potential. Yet when it comes to demonstrating measurable health impacts, there’s still a gap between promising data and proven outcomes in real-world settings. Bridging that gap requires well-designed, real-world studies that consider both technical and human factors.According to Catherine Noakes, Professor of Environmental Engineering…

Quest Water Global files form 10-K for financial year ending December 31, 2024 with SEC on April 10, 2025. The company is a provider of the Aqua Tap system that embodies ultraviolet water disinfection system.Full text available on: https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/0001487091/000164117225003648/form10-k.htmExcerpts:Business OverviewWe are an innovative water technology company that provides sustainable and environmentally sound solutions to water-scarce…

Nucleus AI story about the work of scientists from Aalto University and the University of BayreuthResearchers from Aalto University and the University of Bayreuth have unveiled a groundbreaking self-healing hydrogel that mimics human skin. This cutting-edge material repairs itself up to 90% in just four hours and achieves full restoration within 24 hours, marking a…

Inventors: Mate; KristinAbstractA disinfection system for a wheelchair may include an enclosure having a front wall, a rear wall, a top wall extending between a top edge of the front wall and a top edge of the rear wall, and an entry door pivotably secured to a side edge of either the front wall or…