NS Nanotech develops patented nitride semiconductors and the ShortWaveLight 215™ Emitter, which produces high-energy far-UVC light at 215 nanometers for effective disinfection of airborne and surface pathogens, including viruses that cause COVID-19 and the flu. Their technology offers a safer alternative to traditional UVC light sources, enabling efficient microbial inactivation while minimizing health risks to humans.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Traditional ultraviolet (UVC) disinfection methods often rely on gas-plasma technologies that can pose health risks to humans due to longer wavelengths. These conventional UVC light sources also tend to be bulky, operate at high temperatures, and may not be suitable for continuous use in occupied spaces.
Solution
NS Nanotech has developed the ShortWaveLight 215™ Emitter, a solid-state semiconductor device that produces high-energy far-UVC light at 215 nanometers. This far-UVC light effectively inactivates a wide range of airborne and surface pathogens, including viruses like COVID-19 and the flu. The ShortWaveLight 215™ Emitter offers a safer alternative to traditional UVC disinfection methods because its short spectrum wavelength range (200-230nm) minimizes health risks to humans. The device is based on a patented thermionic cathodoluminescent vacuum tube triode, resulting in a more compact and energy-efficient solution compared to gas-plasma-based far-UVC light sources.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes manufacturers of disinfection equipment, healthcare facilities, and public spaces seeking safer and more effective methods for pathogen inactivation.
Features
- Solid-state semiconductor design for efficient and reliable far-UVC light emission
- Emits high-energy far-UVC light at 215 nanometers for effective disinfection
- Safer for use around people compared to traditional UVC light sources
- Compact form factor suitable for integration into various disinfection systems
- Proprietary nitride semiconductor technology
- Potential for development of nanowire-based LEDs for visible RGB displays and UVC disinfection