Open AccessBlue light‐emitting diodes for disinfection
Author(s) -
Seme Bernd,
Günther Kerstin,
Winkler Norbert,
Wipprich Walter
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
photonicsviews
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2626-1308
pISSN - 2626-1294
DOI - 10.1002/phvs.202100034
Subject(s) - light emitting diode , diode , optoelectronics , blue light , materials science , tolerability , medicine , alternative medicine , pathology
Disinfection processes are currently of particular interest due to growing concerns over illnesses caused by human pathogenic germs. Blue light‐emitting diodes (LEDs) can reduce the microbial load on surfaces, in liquids and in air. The high wall‐plug efficiency of the diodes, their additive‐free antimicrobial effect and the good tolerability of the light enable affordable and safe disinfection systems.