Coronavirus Eliminated in Two Seconds: Israeli Scientists Discover Method

Israeli scientists from Ariel University have revealed that the use of millimeter waves can destroy 99% of coronavirus and poliovirus on surfaces in just two seconds. According to RIA Novosti, the results of the study were published in the journal Environmental Chemistry Letters.

A team of experts investigated the effects of radio waves ranging from one to ten millimeters in length on the virus and found that the radiation could kill pathogens in two seconds.

“This type of radiation operates in a millimeter wave regime, which means they have a wavelength of about three millimeters. For comparison, the radiation from a mobile phone has a wavelength of about 30 centimeters, while microwave radiation is about 12 centimeters,” explained Professor Moshe Ainatz, a co-author of the study, in a comment to the Jerusalem Post.

It is noted that millimeter waves are widely used in medicine, particularly in the fight against cancer cells. They are also utilized for wireless power transmission.

The scientists observed that such waves can raise temperatures, allowing viral particles to be destroyed. At the same time, the new method is suitable for use on various delicate surfaces, such as equipment and other devices. The authors of the study suspect that this method could be used to combat infections within the human body; however, they also note that it operates significantly faster, with 99.8% of viral particles being destroyed in just two seconds.

“Other methods currently used for this purpose, such as ultraviolet radiation, take minutes and sometimes up to an hour. Furthermore, they can be toxic to humans, making the disinfection process very impractical,” explained the lead researcher.

The scientists have tested the new technology on poliovirus and achieved effectiveness similar to that against coronavirus.