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Jamaican Student Innovates Self-Cleaning Door Handle with UV Light

8/16/2025

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Rayvon Stewart, a Jamaican university student, created Xermosol, a self-cleaning door handle utilizing UV light to eliminate 99.9% of pathogens.
The design meets sanitation requirements in the Caribbean's tropical climate, suitable for hospitals and public areas.
Stewart has won several awards and is pursuing an international patent.
This innovation showcases the Caribbean's emerging talent in science and engineering.

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Story summary

Rayvon Stewart, a Jamaican university student, created Xermosol, a self-cleaning door handle utilizing UV light to eliminate 99.9% of pathogens.
The design meets sanitation requirements in the Caribbean's tropical climate, suitable for hospitals and public areas.
Stewart has won several awards and is pursuing an international patent.
This innovation showcases the Caribbean's emerging talent in science and engineering.