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Komal gupta

17/01/22 13:40 PM IST

CSIR’s newly developed Disinfection technology

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CSIR’s newly developed disinfection technology is being installed to combat the pandemic in railway coaches, AC buses, closed spaces, etc.

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  • Disinfection technology is effective for the mitigation of airborne transmission of SARS-COV-2 and will also remain relevant in the post-COVID era. 
  • UV-C deactivates viruses, bacteria, fungus and other bioaerosols with appropriate dosages using 254nm UV light.
  • UV-C air duct disinfection systems can be used in auditoriums, large conference rooms, classrooms, malls, etc. which provides a relatively safer environment for indoor activities in the current pandemic.
  • The disinfection technologies for handling COVID waste from its separate collection to various physical and chemical treatment steps have been reviewed.

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