Reusable Filterless Respirators through Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (Team Lead: Nicholas Gans, University of Texas, Arlington)

Reusable Filterless Respirators through Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (Team Lead: Nicholas Gans, University of Texas, Arlington)

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December
11
2020
12
00
PM
to
December
11
2020
01
30
PM
(UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

A filterless respirator that uses ultraviolet light to inactivate viruses and other microorganisms in moving air without the need for N95 filters. This mask can be repeatedly used and for long periods of time by health care providers, essential workers, and at-risk persons, reducing strains on medical equipment and decreasing risk of transmission.