THE FUTURE OF UV LIGHT FOR HEALTH

1. THE FUTURE OF UV LIGHT FOR HEALTH thepostcity.com/the-future-of-uv-light-for-health Home Improvement WHAT IS UV LIGHT? Ultraviolet (UV) light is a type of electromagnetic radiation featuring a wavelength of 10, and frequency ranging from 30 to 750 PHz. It is petite than the visible light but lengthier than X-rays. The main source of UV light is sunlight that comprises 10% of electromagnetic radiation. Other sources include electric cars and specialized lights (mercury-vapor spotlights, tanning up-lighters, and black illuminations). Hence, the organic and genetic effects of UV light are superior to simple heating effects, and many real-world applications of UV radiations stem from its connections with organic particles. Considering these facts, residents of Georgia consider UV Light in Cumming as extremely harmful for the skin. THE FUTURE OF UV LIGHT UV light is already considered the best solution for sterilizing public water supplies. Apart from this, the majority of healthcare units and sickbays use UV light to kill potentially hazardous germs. Also, many industries are benefiting from the safe and effective use of UV light to kill destructive bacteria. Also, microorganism’s growth on eatables or surfaces can be a major source of contaminations and diseases. For ages, people believe in using chemicals and extremely high temperatures to kill harmful bacteria and viruses. These methods are sometimes 1/4

2. ineffective, costly, and damaging for health. Especially in healthcare units such as hospitals and clinics, these methods are simply not recommended as it exposes patients and workers to the risk of toxins. A safe way out is washing hands properly, but not everyone follows the right procedures. An analysis of the properties of UV light shows that it has the power to inactivate bacteria without the help of antibiotics, so it is also effective against antibiotic-resistant microorganisms and viruses. Today, many bacterial particles that are known for causing serious infections are eventually becoming impervious to antibiotics that make millions of people suspectable to contaminations. Particularly, the infections acquired from hospitals are mainly ineffective against antibiotic treatments. Research shows that UV light is effective in killing bacterial infections and microbes. Hence, the trend of using UV lights is increasing among industries as it is completely safe and acts as a powerful disinfectant. BACTERIA AND UV LIGHT Bacterial particles are solo-cell microorganisms that replicate through a process of cell division. Every bacterial cell divide (into half) and reproduce. Similar to other living creatures, bacterial cells also contain instructions related to reproduction in their Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) and Ribonucleic Acid (RNA). Hence, destroying DNA and RNA disables bacterial organisms to replicate and carry our normal life functions for survival. UV lights are effective in killing bacteria and function by disrupting the cell division mechanism so that it is unable to replicate. Microorganisms absorb light and store it in their DNA and RNA. This light modifies the DNA and RNA and attempts to destroy it so it is either killed or cannot replicate. UV light ultimately kills the bacterial particles and disinfects the invaded surfaces or items. Also, UV light successfully deactivates a wide range of hazardous bacteria and viruses including hospital-originated contaminations like Clostridium difficile, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, and Escherichia coli. ULTRAVIOLET (UV) LIGHT UV light, a ray obtained from the sun is invisible to a human eye but is extremely useful. Now, humans are increasingly attaching the power of UV light in medicine production and other applications. Pioneering UV fumigation systems carefully and efficiently destroy bacteria and other pathogens originating from a wide range of manufacturing applications without using extreme temperature or risky chemicals. Hence, UV fumigation is very safe as it diminishes the risk of blistering and chemical contact. Apart from this, UV light is also safe for use in all kinds of pipes and is well-matched for conventional systems, where it is not practically possible to use high temperatures for thermal decontamination. 2/4

3. HARNESSING UV LIGHT Since 1877, researchers and science experts have a sound knowledge about UV light properties. A duo of English researchers experimented and observed that sugary water in sunlight did not change color when placed in a shady region turned cloudy. A detailed inspection with the use of microscopes revealed that bacterial growth initiates in shady regions while sunlight inhibits the contamination. Another scientist found out that sunlight portion enriched with UV rays has the strongest bacterial killing ability. In 1906, two German researchers shaped the first-ever arc tube capable of producing UV light. In 1910, French researchers designed the first life-sized UV fumigation device. Since 1906, UV fumigation has progressed a long way. Once held in reserve for the most cultured hospital and research facilities, UV technology is widely used in almost every nation of the globe. A majority of the professionals consider UV fumigation as the best available technology to treat aquatic micro parasitic contaminations. Also, European communal leaders initially used UV light as a substitute for chlorine treatment used to sterilize public drinking water supplies. Currently, UV lights are the best solution for sterilizing drinking water, sewer water, industrial sewer water, and disinfect water discharged by manufacturing companies, power plants, and other establishments. Also, UV light is effective for beverage, bottled water, and food processing segments, that follow high hygiene and cleanliness standards. Besides, healthcare units also depend on UV light to protect patients and employees from contagions. These units use special machines that release UV light into empty rooms for 30 minutes and kills almost all pathogens. This extremely effective and non-chemical sterilization method, UV light is becoming increasingly popular in the food and beverage industry. The reason is that it effectively kills infective and food decomposition microorganisms such as yeasts, bacteria, viruses, molds, and other pathogens. UV light is also considered as a low-maintenance, eco-friendly technology that guarantees high sterilization levels and abolishes the necessity of chemical treatment. UV STERILIZATION AND INDUSTRIES UV sterilization methodology is perfect for many businesses and industrial applications such as healthcare, construction, cooling and heating, drinking water supply, horticulture, and pharmaceuticals. Manufacturers use UV light treatments for processing drinking water, sewer water, air disinfection, and sterilize fruits and vegetables. The majority of home devices use UV light to spring-clean items such as toothbrushes and computers. Hospitals increasingly depend 3/4

4. on UV fumigation methodologies to protect the patients and medical staff from ever- resistant bacterial and viral particles. Hence, UV light is eventually becoming the sole sterilization solution for masses. 4/4