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The Air Oasis air purifier technology converts ozone
into four additional ions: hydroxyl, hydro peroxide, super oxide and
ozonide ions. By utilizing redundant oxidizers you receive greater
benefits than that of ozone alone without the harmful side effects of an
ozone air purifier.
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AHPCO™
Cell
Our Patented quad Nano Xtreme™ catalyst coating utilizes the power of five
strong catalyst metals as well as a hydrating agent making our catalyst
the most effective on the market today.
TiO2
- Ion Blanket™:
Reduces mold, bacteria, fungus, viruses etc. not only in
the air but on surfaces such as counter tops.
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UVC Radiation:
UVC utilizes the short wavelength of UV that is
harmful to forms of life at the micro-organic level. It is effective in
destroying the nucleic acids in these organisms so that their DNA is
disrupted by the UV radiation, which is a form of ionizing radiation. This
removes their reproductive capabilities and/or kills them.
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Gas / Vapor
Decomposition:
Gas and vapors are decomposed at a molecular level and
not just partially trapped in a filter media.
- Biological and
Aeroallergen Elimination:
"Minor trace of inoculum were observed in Petri plates
at 2, 4, and 8 ft after 24 hours, indicating a definite reduction of the
microbial aeroallergens in the room air. After 72 hours with the air
purifier on,
microbial colony were observed on the Petri plates."
By Jeanie Wong Platinum Quality Author
HEPA air purifiers have
been on the market for a while, but there have also been some recent advances
made in air purification technologies as of late. Many air purifier
manufacturers are now utilizing Photocatalytic Oxidation (PCO) technology as a
way of removing toxins from the air. This air purification method may be the
most advanced one yet, and some leading air purifier manufacturers are
beginning to add PCO air cleaners to their product lines.
For years, PCO has been FDA approved for reducing bacteria
in meat processing plants, and it is even used to cleanse pesticides from the
fruits and vegetables we eat. Essentially, PCO filtration can be summed up as
such: An intense light is reflected onto a metal surface which in turns
oxidizes toxins. In chemistry, photocatalysis is defined as the acceleration
of a photoreaction in the presence of a catalyst, and an example of this would
be the oxidation of organic contaminants such as bacteria and mold using
magnetic particles coated with titanium dioxide nanoparticles, and agitated
using a magnetic field that is exposed to UV light. Therefore, this type of
purification technology converts harmful particulates and toxic gases into
safer compounds such as carbon dioxide and water.
PCO uses broad-spectrum UV light which reacts with a thin
film of titanium dioxide, which, in the presence of water, creates hydroxyl
radicals and super-oxide ions that "burn" VOCs and microorganisms adsorbed on
the catalyst's surface. With that in mind, many consumers may mistake UV air
purification with PCO technology, and rightfully so. However, while both types
of technology are similar in that they harness the oxidation properties of
ultraviolet light, PCO purification systems utilize UV lamps with additional
wavelengths. These additional wavelengths ensure a quicker reaction rate when
it comes the degrading of toxic compounds that are polluting the air you
breathe.
Because PCO technology is an extremely powerful
purification method, PCO units have the ability to eliminate particles as
small as 0.001 microns, including the tiny penetrating particles that can
absorb into your lungs and cause damage (HEPA filters are only able to filter
out particles as small as 0.3 microns). Studies have also shown that in
addition to VOCs, toxic gases, and chemicals, photocatalytic units can also
render gases like carbon monoxide and nitrous oxide harmless - pollutants
which can often escape standard units utilizing HEPA or ionic technology
alone.
Those concerned with the possible health effects associated
with PCO will be glad to know that PCO units have been found to be much safer
than ozone and ionization, and they work wonderfully well for those with
asthma, allergies, and multiple chemical sensitivity. Nonetheless, one should
keep in mind that minute levels of ozone are created during the catalytic free
radical generation process, but most PCO purifiers only produce ozone levels
in the 0.01 - 0.04 ppm range (0.05 ppm is the maximum level allowed by federal
law for medical devices).
Jeanie Wong is a marketing writer with extensive knowledge
of heating, cooling, and air purification systems.
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