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COVID-19: A device for disinfecting air and surfaces from pathogenic viruses and bacteria, primarily from COVID19 in crowded places

Country of Origin: Ukraine
Reference Number: TOUA20210412001
Publication Date: 14 April 2021

Summary

A Ukrainian research company has developed a portable pulsed ultraviolet sterilizer device for highly effective bactericidal treatment of air and surfaces from pathogenic viruses and bacteria, primarily the COVID-19 virus in crowded places, for enclosed spaces,  as well as on the street. The company is looking for interested partners in a joint venture agreement or license agreement.

Description

Ukrainian R&D company, established in 2016, is engaged in the development of new technologies in the field of ecology. The company employs scientists from various fields of science with experience in solving technical problems of varying complexity. 

A Ukrainian research company has developed a portable pulsed ultraviolet sterilizer installation for highly effective bactericidal treatment of air and surfaces from pathogenic viruses and bacteria,  in crowded places, for enclosed spaces, vehicles, and other infrastructure facilities as well as on the street.



Despite the allocated huge financial and human resources for disinfection using chemical reagents, it could not prevent the emergence of new waves of the Covid-19 pandemic. The whole world is in search of new, better disinfectants and ways to combat pathogens in crowded places.



The developed pulsed ultraviolet sterilizer device (magneto-plasma generator) allows many times to reduce the sterilization time of objects and has very high efficiency. The technology does not cause any side effects for the environment, except for the creation of a negligible concentration of ozone in the atmosphere, which is an additional sterilizing factor. The generator emits "hard" ultraviolet light, which is the most harmful to microorganisms. The generator uses a powerful (from 3.6 million watts to 25 million watts in a split second) impulse impact mechanism of damage and destruction of bacteria, fungi, and viruses, which leads to their complete destruction or loss of reproductive capacity.

The technology is applied without the presence of people due to the remote control of the device. One remote installation will replace the labor of tens and hundreds of people engaged in disinfection with conventional chemical agents.



Scope of application:

Places of mass gathering of people:

- shopping centers;

- objects of transport infrastructure (train cars, buses, trams, subways, airplanes, etc.,);

- industrial enterprises, logistics centers, storage facilities;

- catering facilities;

- cultural facilities (closed stadiums and other sports facilities, theaters, cinemas, etc.).

- offices, hairdressers, beauty salons, swimming pools, stadiums, gyms;

- offices, educational and medical institutions

- objects in the open air - stops; children's playgrounds, parks, etc.



The company is interested in finding a strategic partner for the joint mass production and distribution of the magneto-plasma generator globally under a  creating a joint venture in the EU.

The company is also looking for partners in the certification of technology in the EU, as well as contacts with laboratories and institutes conducting research on technologies to combat viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens, primarily with the COVID-19 virus. 

The company is also looking for partners to conduct independent studies to confirm the declared indicators of the disinfecting capabilities of the technology with the possibility of wider application of the equipment.

There is an option to sell intellectual property rights to an interested buyer under a license agreement.

Advantages and Innovations

The main advantage of the technology is the very high speed of the complete disinfection process, which allows you to completely eliminate the factor of mutation of pathogens and viruses. This is especially important in a pandemic and preventing new viruses associated with the emergence and spread of mutations. None of the currently known sterilization methods, incl. using low-power UV-emitters does not provide such an effect.



Other advantages include:

- 100% sterilization of all types of bacteria, mutations of pathogens and viruses, including Covid-19;

- work indoors and outdoors;

- the ability to work from an autonomous power source;

- remote control operations;

- model range from 3.5 to 25 MW;

- the ability to use on a robotic platform;

- extremely small number of staff;

- ease of use and absolute safety for the operator;

- no harmful effects on flora, fauna, electronic equipment, etc.;

- no need to dispose of toxic waste;

- WHO recommendation for the use of UV radiation in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.

Stage Of Development

Under development/lab tested

Requested partner

The company is looking for partners for the co-production and distribution of the magneto-plasma generator in the world markets. The partners are expected to actively promote the product in the agreed territory and provide professional and quality support to consumers. 

Ukrainian R&D company is interested in cooperation and the creation of a joint venture with companies that can help with product certification and patenting in the EU.

Full sale of intellectual property rights for development is possible.