<p>➀ Researchers at the Technical University of Ulm (THU) developed CleanScreen, a UV-LED system integrated into touchscreens to automatically disinfect surfaces after each use, achieving 99.9% germ reduction in seconds;</p><p>➀ The system, funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, uses UVC and Far-UVC light (200-450 nm) and targets high-traffic public areas like hospitals and ATMs to enhance hygiene standards;</p><p>➂ The project received the UVLaunch Award from IUVA and the Senetics Innovation Award (2nd place) in healthcare, validating its potential for real-world applications.</p>