At UV ONE, we’re at the forefront of innovation, adapting cutting-edge surface energy engineering to produce substantial solutions for many Industry sectors. Our current development path includes medical grade UV disinfection devices, semiconductor manufacturing and the solar cell manufacturing.

UV ONE Tech: Global leaders of surface energy engineering innovation and development.

Beyond Chemical Sterilization: UV-C Ushers in New Era of Medical Sterilization Safety and UV-X further enhances that.

The development of new medical sterilization methods, particularly those utilizing UV-C light, is becoming increasingly important in healthcare settings.

Traditional sterilization techniques, while effective, often rely on harsh chemicals or high temperatures that can damage sensitive equipment or contribute to environmental concerns. UV-C sterilization offers a promising alternative, leveraging short-wavelength ultraviolet light to inactivate microorganisms by disrupting their DNA. This method is particularly attractive because it’s chemical-free, leaves no residue, and can be used on a wide range of surfaces and materials. In the wake of global health crises and the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, the need for efficient, rapid, and cost-effective sterilization methods has never been more critical.

Our UV-X technology is an extension of UV-C that produces a higher sterilization result (99.9999999) than simple UV-C on its own. UV-X has the potential to improve safety in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities by providing an additional layer of protection against pathogens. Moreover, its application extends beyond medical settings to areas such as food processing, water treatment, and air purification, highlighting its versatility in addressing various public health challenges. As research continues, the integration of UV-X could play a crucial role in enhancing infection control strategies and safeguarding public health on a global scale.

Introducing SEEMI Conductor, the Material Upgrade to Increase any AI Processors Performance

Long Range Ordered Semiconductor Interface Phase and Oxides

The problem: In the manufacture of semiconductor devices, the substrate, usually Silicon, but also for example GaAs are either oxidized (Silicon) or receives another dielectric layers (Silicon or, GaAs, etc.). BUT semiconductors always present t a thin native or suboxide on their surface in air prior to the manufacturing of an oxide or dielectric layer at the surface during device fabrication. This native surface oxide layer (such as SiO2 grown on a Si (100) surface) typically grows completely amorphous with little ordering in the first atomic layers near interface. This can lead to thickness and structural variations that can affect the electronic performance of devices using these oxides.

The Solution To overcome this problem, UV One scientific team, has developed a method to among others, control oxygen chemisorption on semiconductor surfaces in an ordered manner, to significantly enhance the material and electronic properties at the critical interfaces controlling the performance of semiconductor devices. This method is called ‘Surface Energy Engineering’ (SEE). Using a newly developed method, up to 100 % of an ordered phase is obtained in surfaces ranging in thickness from approximately 1.25 to 30 nm (1 monolayer up to 10 monolayers) Si (and GaAs). With SEE capacitance-voltage measurements on MOS structures show dramatic improvement in flat-band voltages along with a decrease in fixed and especially increased carrier lifetime. SEE also lowers the interface state density. SEE allows one to obtain a higher degree of perfection resulting in optical properties as well. SEE also lends itself to good control of the growth kinetics of oxides and nitrides thereby opening up much improved control over the electrical properties of resultant devices. SEE is also useful for improving semiconductor systems such as GaAs and SiGe, notorious to exhibit notoriously high defect densities.

With SEE capacitance-voltage measurements on MOS structures show dramatic improvement in flat-band voltages along with a decrease in fixed and especially increased carrier lifetime. SEE also lowers the interface state density. SEE allows one to obtain a higher degree of perfection resulting in optical properties as well. SEE also lends itself to good control of the growth kinetics of oxides and nitrides thereby opening up much improved control over the electrical properties of resultant devices. SEE is also useful for improving semiconductor systems such as GaAs and SiGe, notorious to exhibit notoriously high defect densities.

Potential Applications
• Improved carrier lifetimes in MOSFETs,
• Low temperature epitaxy on Si for materials including SiGe, SiGeC, SiGeSn,
• GaAs, high-k dielectrics, peroskovites, silicides and metals.
• Improved layers for light sensors, mirrors, light detectors and solar cells.

Benefits and Advantages
• Low defect density at the substrate/oxide interface.
• Enhanced carrier lifetimes.
• Enhanced reliability and long-term performance of oxide films.
• High chemical stability and resistance to surface contamination allowing wider processing window.
• Low temperature process epitaxy.
• Improved optical absorption properties

UV ONE Tech’s Vector Technology offers unheard of advantages from traditional automation. The biggest being time and cost to implement.

Today’s factory automation options range from traditional fully programmed solutions costing millions with 36–68-week implementation times, options including partial code-free solutions, hybrid systems combining coded and code-free elements taking16-24 weeks, and standardized ready-to-deploy systems 12-16 weeks, with the choice depending primarily on production complexity, flexibility needs, and budget constraints. All these options still require traditional programming for complex and customization needs.

While current code-free solutions like visual workflow builders and drag-and-drop interfaces offer roughly a 30-35% time savings, a solution providing 90%-time reduction would fundamentally transform factory automation.

Today’s no-code tools still require significant setup time, system integration, and specialized knowledge of manufacturing processes, typically taking 24-32 weeks for full implementation. They’re also limited in flexibility, often requiring workarounds or reverting to traditional programming for complex operations. In contrast, a solution offering 90%-time reduction would compress full factory automation to just 4-5 weeks, making it comparable to installing standard office software. This dramatic efficiency gain would eliminate most of the technical barriers that currently force manufacturers to choose between lengthy custom programming or limited pre-built solutions.

The cost implications would be equally transformative, potentially reducing implementation costs from millions to hundreds of thousands, making advanced automation accessible to small and medium-sized manufacturers who currently find it out of reach.

The Last Piece of the Puzzle; Intelligent Data

Intelligent Data and Automation without Programming

Revolutionizing Solar Technology:

Our unique combination of UV technology and surface energy engineering is pushing the boundaries of solar energy efficiency. By precisely modifying the surface properties of solar cells using UV-assisted processes, we’re able to:

• Increase light absorption and reduce reflection
• Enhance electron transport for improved energy conversion
• Create self-cleaning surfaces for sustained high performance

Surface Energy Engineering for Solar

Maximizing solar cell efficiency is crucial for advancing renewable energy technologies. Higher efficiency cells generate more electricity from the same amount of sunlight, improving cost-effectiveness and reducing the physical footprint of solar installations. This increased output per unit area is particularly valuable in space-constrained environments. Efficient cells also conserve resources by requiring fewer raw materials to produce equivalent power. As efficiency improves, solar energy becomes more competitive with traditional energy sources, potentially accelerating its adoption and contributing to climate change mitigation efforts. The pursuit of higher efficiency drives innovation in materials science and energy technology, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in renewable energy. While efficiency is vital, it’s important to balance this goal with other factors such as production costs, durability, and scalability to ensure the overall viability and widespread adoption of solar technology. Ultimately, advancements in solar cell efficiency play a significant role in moving towards a more sustainable and energy-independent future.

The pursuit of higher efficiency drives innovation in materials science and energy technology, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in renewable energy. While efficiency is vital, it’s important to balance this goal with other factors such as production costs, durability, and scalability to ensure the overall viability and widespread adoption of solar technology. Ultimately, advancements in solar cell efficiency play a significant role in moving towards a more sustainable and energy-independent future.