Germicidal UV lights could be producing indoor air pollutants, study finds, MIT News

While useful for killing pathogens including SARS-CoV-2, 222-nanometer UV lights may produce harmful compounds in indoor spaces, and should be used with ventilation, MIT researchers have found.

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Germicidal UV lights could be producing indoor air pollutants, study finds, MIT News