Bolb Inc. manufactures high-efficiency UVC light-emitting diodes (LEDs) that deactivate pathogens in water and air, achieving over 99.99% kill efficacy against E. coli and 99.96% against coronavirus. Their patented transparent chip design enables rapid disinfection, enhancing safety in various environments, including healthcare, transportation, and food supply chains.
Funding
$16M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Many water and air disinfection systems rely on inefficient or bulky technologies, leading to slower disinfection times and higher system costs. Existing solutions may also lack the reliability and lifetime required for continuous operation in critical environments.
Solution
Bolb Inc. manufactures high-power, high-efficiency UVC light-emitting diodes (LEDs) designed for rapid and reliable pathogen deactivation in water and air. Their patented transparent chip design enables shorter irradiation times, achieving greater than 99.99% kill efficacy against E. coli in water and 99.96% against coronavirus in air. These LEDs facilitate simpler system designs with fewer components, reducing overall system costs while maximizing reliability and extending operational lifetime.
Target Audience
The primary customers are manufacturers of water and air disinfection systems for healthcare, transportation, food safety, and other industries requiring effective pathogen control.
Features
- Patented transparent chip UVC LED structure for enhanced light extraction and disinfection speed
- High optical power output at 265nm wavelength for effective pathogen deactivation
- Demonstrated 99.99% kill efficacy against E. coli in water disinfection applications at a 5 l/min flow rate
- Demonstrated 99.96% kill rate against coronavirus in air disinfection applications at a 3,000 LPM flow rate using a 5x5 LED array
- Long operational lifetime for continuous disinfection in demanding environments
- Compact form factor enabling simpler optic, driver, and thermal system designs