Nichia is claiming two functions for its latest LED – illumination and bacterial ‘deactivation’ in its words. “It has been well-known for years that UV-C and UV-B wavelengths, ranging from ~200-380nm, has been used for disinfection,” said the company. “However, it has recently been proven that visible light, ranging from ~380-420nm, also has a bacteria ...

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