Today’s potential MUST-HAVE is In-Vehicle Sanitization of handheld devices and products like smartphones, face coverings, coins & money, eyeglasses, and other personal items. Retail solutions developed last 6+ months do not meet the in-vehicle feature or packaging requirements.
Location for In-Vehicle UVC Sanitization Box would be Audio Bin, Cup Holder, Side Pocket, or Armrest. Features must include Fast Sanitization, Wireless & USB Charging Port, Ambient Lighting, Feature Function Displays, 360D Product Sanitization, Snap-in Connectivity, and other features.
NANOVAVE AIR TECHNOLOGY
The Covid-19 virus can remain in the air. NANOWAVE inactivates the Covid-19 virus up to 300 liters per minute and can move air over 10 feet away. Also, by facing a Nanowave Air downwards towards a person, inactivated air is provided to the person and the downward airflow from the person may push exhaled contaminants towards the floor.
Technology tested at multiple NIH-Affiliated biocontainment labs. Covid-19 virus is ~80-120nm long, smaller than the pores in most mechanical filters. Where filters try to capture and store pathogens, Nanowave Air inactivates the Covid-19 virus in just a few milliseconds.
Based on data from NANOWAVE WEBSITE (https://www.nanowaveair.com):
- Tested at the Galveston National Laboratory (a National Laboratory in the NIAID Biodefense Laboratory Network).
- Tested at Colorado State University (a Regional Laboratory in the NIAID Biodefense Laboratory Network).
- Also tested with ΦX174 bacteriophage, a 50 nanometer DNA virus, at 30 LPM which is a standard test for mechanical filters at Nelson Labs, where it achieved an average inactivation of 99.99907%.
- Nanowave technology was also tested at Nelson Labs at 150 LPM against the same bacteriophage and achieved 99.6%1.
Click https://www.nanowaveair.com/#howitworks.
Researchers at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UC Santa Barbara) are developing ultraviolet (UV) LEDs for decontaminating surfaces and potentially air and water that have come in contact with the SARS-CoV-2 virus. According to researcher Christian Zollner, using SiC as a substrate allows for more efficient growth of high-quality UVC semiconductor material than sapphire, because the atomic structure of SiC closely matches that of AlGaN. “As a general rule of thumb, the more structurally similar (in terms of atomic crystal structure) the substrate and the film are to each other, the easier it is to achieve high material quality,” he said. The higher the quality, the better the LED’s efficiency and performance. SiC is not a perfect match, Zollner said, but it enables the material to be high-quality without the need for costly, additional methods. Also, it is less expensive than the “ideal” aluminum nitride substrate, making it more mass-production-friendly.
The researchers initially envisioned their UVC LEDs being used as portable, fast-acting water disinfectants in areas in the world where clean water is scarce. The COVID-19 pandemic led them to consider the technology’s potential as a disinfectant and decontaminant for the virus. In addition to UVC LEDs for water sanitation purposes, UVC LEDs could be integrated into systems that turn on when no one is present, Zollner said. “This would provide a low-cost, chemical-free, and convenient way to sanitize public, retail, personal, and medical spaces,” he said.
While the large-scale efficacy of UVC against the spread of SARS-CoV-2 has yet to be shown, Seoul Semiconductor, an SSLEEC member company, in early April 2020 reported a “99.9% sterilization of coronavirus (COVID-19) in 30 seconds” with their UV LED products. The company’s technology is currently being adopted for UV LED lamps that sterilize the interior of unoccupied vehicles.
Just 60 seconds of UV-C (100 – 280nm) LED light exposure has been shown to sterilize 90% of coronavirus germs. Automakers in China are actively exploring violeds UV LED technology for vehicle interior sterilization systems.
According to the Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation Handbook1, one minute of UV-C light will sterilize more than 90% of the coronavirus. In addition, tests conducted by Chinese agencies on air appliances equipped with the violeds UV LED sterilization technology have demonstrated a 97% reduction in airborne virus particles.
Seoul’s violeds UV LED technology has been adopted by Maltani, the largest Korean lighting company, for sterilization lighting applications, and by RGF Environmental Group, the No.1 in-duct air treatment supplier in the U.S., for its [Halo-LED™] indoor air quality system launched in November of 2019, as shown in this YouTube video. In addition, violeds UV LEDs are used in water purifiers from SK Magic Co., Ltd. and Hyundai Rental Care Co., Ltd.
UV In Vehicle Sanitizing Technology Applications
On a Health / Wellness Technology note there are multiple different solutions being investigated and developed to sanitize surfaces that you touch so risk of Coronavirus infection is reduced. At its basic level for disinfection CDC recommends (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cleaning-disinfection.html) diluted household bleach solutions, alcohol solutions with at least 70% alcohol, and most common EPA-registered household disinfectants should be effective.
UV Handheld Sanitizing Wand in market are designed to eliminate 99.9% Bacteria, Fungus, Mold and Viruses. However, have not seen any medical certification – even on sample ordered and evaluated by me.
THE CORONAVIRUS crisis is leading to an unprecedented interest in the power of passive ultraviolet lighting to disinfect workplaces. Attention is centering on the use of UV-C radiation, which has a wavelength of between 200 and 280 nanometers (nm) and is invisible to the human eye. At the specific wavelength of 253.7 nm it can be used for disinfection or purification as it breaks the DNA of micro-organisms (RNA in the case of the coronavirus) and makes them harmless.
At the specific wavelength of 253.7 nm it can be used for disinfection or purification as it breaks the DNA of micro-organisms (RNA in the case of the coronavirus) and makes them harmless.
In China, transport authorities are using UV-C to disinfect their bus fleet to minimize infection. Signify, the world’s largest lighting company, says it is working with its partners in many countries to see how it can accelerate the use of UV-C lamps in those facilities where it can have a positive impact.
Refer https://www.luxreview.com/2020/03/26/crisis-set-to-transform-uv-lighting-sector/.
Below are few that exhibited UV Light Technology at 2020 CES:
Guardian Technologies™ safe UV light technology kills airborne bacteria. Per Guardian it filters 99.97% of particles as small as 0.3 microns in size, has no Harmful Ozone levels, captures and kills contaminants and removes Odors. Refer https://www.guardiantechnologies.com/about
Siena Lux UV Light Sanitizer can eradicate harmful germs, viruses, and bacteria to create a clean and sanitary environment. Good to sanitize items in vehicle center console storage bin – especially children items that kids can put in their mouth. Refer http://www.siennadirect.com/index.php.
Yanfeng ultraviolet sanitizer for ride-sharing vehicles. Sensors seek out areas the previous passenger touched, and the UV rays get to work scrubbing away bacteria and viruses. Full clean takes about 30 minutes and the car need to be empty, too. Refer https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/rideshare-vehicles-uber-lyft-germs-wellness-pod/
UV-CLEAN by Proximity is an automated disinfection device that uses UV-C energy to inactivate microorganisms at the genetic level by scrambling their cellular DNA. UV-C is the most lethal wavelength to microorganisms. Their Surface Mount is designed to be used as a free-standing unit that sits conveniently over your keyboard surface for automated cleaning cycles. Refer https://proximitysystems.com/uvcproducts/.
In Vehicle Application:
Hand synthesizers may not be suited for in car application. For that you need something bigger used by Hospitals & Ambulances. Below are few products as reference. True medical quality is Ambulance level UV light Synthesizers which costs $3,500 to $6,000 each based on quality.
Automotive OEM’s cannot become medical specialists making equipment’s like MEDLINE (https://www.medline.com/) or others. Still we can integrate or offer Health & Wellness products that provide ideal comfort and feature add for vehicle owners.
One such Design HMI has been investigating is In-Vehicle Smart Phone sanitizer. There are those available – few shown below.
Aftermarket Smartphone UV Sanitizer for potential 2022 MY IN-Vehicle integration with following features:
- Smart Phone Sanitizer with medical certification attached.
- Includes Wireless Smart Phone Charging.
- Includes both USB A, C Class & iPhone Lightening quick connect charging.
- Can also be used to sanitize coins, keys and other objects you carry.
- High Gloss body.
- Indicator for sanitizing / charging stage / text message / call in number.
- Speaker & Transmitter integrated to talk when phone is being sanitized.
- High Power Rechargeable Battery.
OBEST UV Air Sanitizer Ozone UV Sterilization Lamp Germ Light for Car Household Fridge Wardrobe Toilet Pet Area USB Rechargeable Germicidal Portable Light(2 Pack) (1 Pack (Black))
OBEST UV Air Sanitizer Ozone UV Sterilization Lamp Germ Light for Car Household Fridge Wardrobe Toilet Pet Area USB Rechargeable Germicidal Portable Light(2 Pack) (1 Pack (Black))
UV Light Mini Sanitizer Travel Wand USB Germicidal lamp Hotel Household Car Pet
ZAMAT UV Disinfection Lamp, 58W Ultraviolet Germicidal Lamp, Portable UV Sanitizer Light With Remote Control, Germicidal Sterilization Light For Hotel Living Room Bedroom (White)
Pure Enrichment PureZone 3-in-1 Air Purifier – True HEPA Filter & UV-C Sanitizer Cleans Air & Eliminates Common Airborne Allergens – Ideal for Dust, Pet Hair, Smoke & More — For Home, Office & Bedroom
LED UV Sterilizer Box Ultraviolet Light Bacteria Sanitizer Cosmetic Cleaning Tool Kid Pacifiers Toy Cleaner Toothbrush Nail Beauty Salon Art Makeup Equipment Phone Disinfectant
A quick lesson: the sun produces a spectrum of UV light. UV-A makes up the vast majority of the UV radiation reaching Earth and can penetrate deep into skin, causing aging such as wrinkles and age spots. UV-B more deeply damages the DNA in skin, leading to sunburn and eventually skin cancer.
But a short-wave spectrum called UV-C is much more dangerous to all genetic material. It’s a germicide, which means it can kill up to 99.99 per cent of bacteria and viruses. The UV-C emitted by the sun is stopped by the ozone layer, so we aren’t directly exposed to it. That’s a good thing because our fragile skin and eyes couldn’t handle it.
When produced artificially, UV-C breaks up the genetic material of the pathogens floating in air or water and sticking to surfaces so that they cannot function or reproduce.
Many hospitals already routinely use UV-C in air handling systems, or augment other cleaning and disinfecting methods with portable UV-C lamps or robots deployed to disinfect surfaces in rooms, or to disinfect medical tools like stethoscopes.
UV-C is no “silver bullet” for disinfection, but it is extremely effective at zapping the germs found on
A study published in the journal Nature in 2018 raises the potential for even more effective UV-C disinfection to prevent or reduce airborne viral infections that doesn’t risk human health. Though research needs to be done in real-world conditions, the scientists at the Columbia University Medical Center say the so-called far-UV-C spectrum could potentially lead to widespread decontamination efforts in public spaces, such as hospitals, doctors offices, schools, airports and airplanes.
“Continuous very low dose-rate far-UVC light in indoor public locations is a promising, safe and inexpensive tool to reduce the spread of airborne-mediated microbial dis
Unlike the liquid-based sanitizer products Sterilize-X leaves no residue or secondary pollution; nor does 
it require any effort to use! Just turn it on and leave the room. It is that easy. Disinfection lamp’s compact design guarantees maximum portability: place the device anywhere and it will cleanse the room in 360° radius leaving no corners untouched! Sterilize-X is rechargeable and will safeguard any home for a long time to come. Refer https://xsterilize.com/
The Blade from American Ultraviolet is a handheld, portable UVC disinfection device designed to deactivate bacteria, viruses, and fungi in spaces where traditional hard-mounted UVC fixtures are inconvenient to be mounted and where portable devices have limited access. Common environments include laboratories and food manufacturing, including food storage and packaging.
American Ultraviolet has designed the ARTZ 2.0® (Automatically Reliably Targeting Zero) Mobile Room Germicidal UVC Solution with the goal of targeting zero infections in the environment around the patient. The ARTZ 2.0® is less expensive, more efficient, and more effective than any other comparable mobile room germicidal UV decontamination device in the marketplace. We recommend using it as the final step during terminal cleaning of patient rooms or surgical suites, or in any other areas of your facilities where harmful pathogens may be present.
For more information contact https://www.americanultraviolet.com/uv-germicidal-solutions/about-germicidal.cfml
Honeywell and Dimer LLC announced this week a partnership to bring an ultraviolet cleaning (UVC) system to airlines that, when properly applied, significantly reduces certain viruses and bacteria on airplane cabin surfaces. The Honeywell UV Cabin System can treat an aircraft cabin in less than 10 minutes for just a few dollars per flight for midsize to large airline fleets.
The Honeywell UV Cabin System is roughly the size of an aircraft beverage cart and has UVC light arms that extend over the top of seats and sweep the cabin to treat aircraft surfaces. Properly applied, UVC lights deliver doses that medical studies find reduce various viruses and bacteria, including SARS CoV and MERS CoV. Results vary based on UV dosage and application, and no testing has been done specifically on protection against COVID-19.
Dimer and Honeywell have entered a worldwide, exclusive license as part of a strategic partnership for Honeywell to produce, advertise and sell portable UV technology devices for use within the aerospace industry. Honeywell is currently in discussions with multiple airlines and service providers for the UV Cabin System.
UVC has been used in hospitals, air and water filters, microbiology labs, and other applications. Most household lamps have between 500 and 700 nanometers (nm) of ultraviolet light. In comparison, UVC refers to ultraviolet light with wavelengths between 200 and 280 nm.
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