Particle and aerosol research (한국입자에어로졸학회지)

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Air sterilization using filter and air ions: A review

필터와 이온을 이용한 공기살균법 연구동향

  • Woo, Chang Gyu (Department of Eco-Machinery Systems, Environmental and Energy Systems Research Division, Korea Institute of Machinery & Materials) ;
  • Kim, Hak-Joon (Department of Eco-Machinery Systems, Environmental and Energy Systems Research Division, Korea Institute of Machinery & Materials) ;
  • Kim, Yong-Jin (Department of Eco-Machinery Systems, Environmental and Energy Systems Research Division, Korea Institute of Machinery & Materials) ;
  • Han, Bangwoo (Department of Eco-Machinery Systems, Environmental and Energy Systems Research Division, Korea Institute of Machinery & Materials)
  • 우창규 (한국기계연구원 환경에너지기계연구본부 환경기계시스템연구실) ;
  • 김학준 (한국기계연구원 환경에너지기계연구본부 환경기계시스템연구실) ;
  • 김용진 (한국기계연구원 환경에너지기계연구본부 환경기계시스템연구실) ;
  • 한방우 (한국기계연구원 환경에너지기계연구본부 환경기계시스템연구실)
  • Received : 2016.06.16
  • Accepted : 2016.09.30
  • Published : 2016.09.30
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Abstract

Bioaerosol inactivation becomes important as people recognize the significance on the health effects of bioaerosols. There are several ways to inactivate such bioaerosols such as antimicrobial filters, UV, etc. For the on-filter-inactivation, proper antimicrobial materials coating should be applied. Recently, air ions are adopted to effectively reduce germ and virus activity. Limitations arise when each method is applied separately. Coating materials can experience chemical instability over time and temperature. Ionizers can generate ozone to prepare high ion concentrations. Combinations of developed techniques to enhance the inactivation efficiency were suggested. Researches on the air sterilization are reviewed and outlook is highlighted. Proper techniques such as combinations of filter material coating and air ion generation can be used to make air quality better for human living.

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