Ozone generation and chemistry from 222 nm germicidal ultraviolet light in a fragrant restroom

• DOI: 10.1039/d4em00144c
• Publication Date: 2024-05-20T11:00:54Z
• Authors: Michael F. Link; Rileigh L. Robertson; Andrew Shore; Behrang H. Hamadani; Christina E. Cece...; Dustin G. Poppend...
• Keywords: Volatile Organic Compounds; Air Pollutants; Ozone; Ultraviolet Rays; Air Pollution, Indoor; 01 natural sciences; 0105 earth and related environmental sciences

Devices using 222 nm germicidal ultraviolet light (GUV222) have been marketed to reduce virus transmission indoors. However, GUV222 generates ozone which can react with gases and surfaces to create undesirable air byproducts.