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E3S Web Conf.
Volume 560, 2024
The 10th International Conference on Energy Materials and Environment Engineering (ICEMEE 2024)
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| Article Number | 02010 | |
| Number of page(s) | 5 | |
| Section | Water Resources Management and Ecological Environment Control | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202456002010 | |
| Published online | 05 August 2024 | |
Research Progress of the Application of UV Light-Emitting Diodes for Water Disinfection
1 School of Computer and Communication Engineering, Northeastern University at Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao, 066004, The People’s Republic of China
2 Faculty of Engineering and Life Sciences, Universiti Selangor, Bestari jaya, Selangor 45600, Malaysia
a Jinchi Wang, 2460811425@qq.com
b* Corresponding author: 18345148026@163.com
With the increasing global demand for safe drinking water, the search for effective and economical water treatment technologies has become an urgent need. Ultraviolet (UV) light sterilization is a proven method for eliminating bacteria in water, but traditional UV systems often rely on mercury lamps, which pose potential environmental and health risks. In recent years, the development of UV-LED technology has offered a new solution for water treatment. This article provides a detailed explanation of the working principles, technological advantages, and applications of UV-LEDs in water treatment. By comparing them with traditional UV systems, UV-LEDs not only demonstrate lower energy consumption and longer lifespan, but also avoid the use of toxic mercury. Despite current challenges in cost and technological maturity, the environmental friendliness and efficiency potential of UV-LED technology indicate a promising market outlook. This article aims to provide a comprehensive review of UV-LED technology for practitioners and researchers in the water treatment industry, and to explore its future development directions.
© The Authors, published by EDP Sciences, 2024
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