Germicidal danger
Published Date: 1/4/2024
Source: technologyreview.com
Devices that emit germicidal ultraviolet light at a wavelength considered safe for humans have been touted as a way to reduce airborne pathogens like SARS-Cov-2 in poorly ventilated indoor spaces, but new lab experiments show they can produce compounds that are dangerous to breathe. The trouble begins when the ultraviolet light interacts with oxygen to…