What are some common air purification technologies?
Most air purifiers utilize common air purification technologies such as HEPA, Activated Carbon, Ionizers, and UV bulbs, and these methods are usually categorized by filter type: a. Mechanical Filters such as HEPA and Activated Carbon force air through a mesh that traps particles. b. Electronic Filters such as ionizers use electrical charges to attract and deposit allergens and irritants onto electrostatically charged plates. c. Hybrid Filters contain elements of both mechanical and electrostatic filters, and many air purifiers use this type of filtration method. d. Ozone Generators release ozone-rich gaseous plasma into the air, and this plasma alters the chemical makeup of pollutants into harmless carbon dioxide, oxygen, and water. e. Gas Phase Filters remove odors and gases, but do not filter out particulates. f. UV Sterilization involves the use of UV light which damages the DNA of microorganisms and bacteria. Recent developments in air purification have also seen more air cleaners
