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HKUST Develops More Efficient Disinfection Method with Ultraviolet LED

MirageNews.com reports researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have discovered a novel way to enhance the efficiency of the ultraviolet (UVC) light-emitting diode (LED) disinfection technique, and developed a closet that could kill 99.99% of the bacteria and viruses on the garment inside within a minute. The closet is now in use at three special schools under Po Leung Kuk. Prof. Ricky LEE Shi-Wei (middle), Chair Professor of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at HKUST demonstrates how the UVC LED disinfection closet works, along with Mr. LAM Kwok Wai (left) and Mr.…
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