IEL Science Proves 99.9% Sterilization Effectiveness of UVC LED Developed Products

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunseok Yoo] Smart optical solution company IL Science announced on the 23rd that it has proven an excellent sterilization power of 99.9% using its self-developed UVC (Ultraviolet C) LED (Light Emitting Diode).

In a test conducted by the nationally accredited testing agency, Korea Conformity Laboratories, it was confirmed that IL Science's 275nm UVC LED sterilized 99.9% of Escherichia coli when irradiated from a distance of 60cm for 10 minutes.

UVC, a type of short-wavelength ultraviolet light, is known to have a strong sterilizing effect on viruses and bacteria. In this regard, the IEEE Spectrum, published by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), featured research results from Columbia University in the United States showing that short-wavelength ultraviolet light can effectively remove viruses such as COVID-19 in the air without harming the human body.

As the COVID-19 virus pandemic prolongs, demand for hygiene and sterilization products is explosively increasing. IL Science's UVC LED is attracting attention from various industries, including construction companies, due to its applicability in daily life, the company said.

In particular, it has the advantage of providing customized IoT (Internet of Things) sterilization solutions tailored to the characteristics of spaces, not only for personal living spaces where regular sterilization is important, such as bathrooms, kitchens, and shoe cabinets, but also for multi-community facilities used by many people.

Previously, IL Science jointly developed an IoT sterilization smart restroom equipped with UVC LED with its affiliate IL Kennus and filed a patent. The sensor automatically detects the presence of restroom users and operates the UVC LED for about one minute only when the restroom is unoccupied, sterilizing viruses remaining on the toilet bowl.

Song Seong-geun, CEO of IL Science, said, “The sterilization effect of UVC on various viruses and bacteria, including COVID-19, has been repeatedly proven through renowned international academic journals,” and added, “We plan to actively utilize our UVC LED, whose sterilization power has been verified this time, to introduce various sterilization application products and solutions for everyone's healthy life.”

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