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How PCO Purification Technology Deactivates Pollutants Mid-Air and on Surfaces
Understanding Photocatalytic Oxidation (PCO) and Its Powerful Role in Indoor Purification
Airborne and surface pollutants like mold 1, mildew 1, viruses 2, and bacteria 3 can significantly affect the comfort and cleanliness of your living and working environments. Traditional air purification methods rely heavily on passive filtration, but Photocatalytic Oxidation (PCO) purification offers an advanced, proactive approach to managing indoor air quality and surface cleanliness. Let’s explore how PCO technology works and its unique advantages in combating indoor pollutants.
What is Photocatalytic Oxidation (PCO)?
Photocatalytic Oxidation (PCO) is an innovative purification method that harnesses light energy to deactivate pollutants on a molecular level. Unlike passive filtration systems, which trap pollutants without neutralizing them, PCO actively engages pollutants mid-air and on surfaces, converting them into harmless byproducts like water vapor and carbon dioxide. This process involves a photocatalyst—typically titanium dioxide (TiO₂)—activated by ultraviolet (UV) light. When UV light interacts with the photocatalyst, it creates highly reactive ions and radicals that quickly deactivate airborne and surface pollutants.
How PCO Technology Works to Deactivate Pollutants
Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of the PCO purification process: UV Activation: A UV-C lamp activates a photocatalytic surface, creating charged particles that include hydroxyl radicals and superoxide ions. These charged particles are potent enough to deactivate airborne pollutants effectively. Mid-Air Deactivation: As pollutants such as mold spores 1, viruses 2, and bacteria 3 come into contact with the charged ions and radicals, their molecular structures are disrupted. This disruption inactivates these pollutants, drastically reducing their presence in your indoor environment. Surface Purification: PCO technology doesn't just stop at air purification. The charged particles created in the photocatalytic process extend outward, reaching surfaces throughout your indoor space. This helps deactivate pollutants that settle onto surfaces, such as mold spores 1 and bacterial growth 3.
Why PCO is a Superior Solution to Combat Pollutants
Active, Not Passive: PCO purification actively targets and deactivates pollutants rather than passively trapping them. This proactive approach ensures continuous purification and cleaner indoor spaces. Effective Against a Wide Range of Pollutants: PCO technology effectively reduces a broad spectrum of pollutants, including airborne mold spores 1, fungal allergens 1, viruses 2, bacteria 3, and common allergens 4. No Ozone Emissions: Puraclenz’s patented PCO purification technology is certified ozone-free by UL2998 standards, ensuring that while pollutants are reduced, no harmful ozone is produced.
Practical Uses of PCO Purification
PCO purification technology has diverse applications suitable for residential, commercial, and healthcare settings. Common uses include: Homes and Apartments: Effective purification of indoor air and surfaces to reduce mold 1 and allergen 4 buildup. Office Buildings: Enhanced air quality and reduced airborne pollutants to create comfortable, productivity-friendly environments. Schools and Daycares: Providing environments that significantly reduce the presence of airborne pollutants and allergens 4.
Keeping Your Indoor Environment Purified with Puraclenz
Puraclenz’s innovative purification solutions harness the power of PCO technology, actively deactivating airborne and surface pollutants. Proven effective in independent lab testing, Puraclenz’s PCO technology helps provide cleaner indoor air and surfaces, combating the dangers of mold 1, mildew 1, viruses 2, bacteria 3, and allergens 4. Explore Puraclenz's advanced PCO solutions today and experience rapid purification technology in action—actively combating pollutants to help you maintain cleaner, fresher indoor environments.
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At the heart of all Puraclenz purifiers is our patented Recharge Cell that cleans your space with ions. Laboratory tests against pollutants were conducted with a model P3000 unit that uses the same Recharge Cell that powers all Core and Photon purifiers. Recharge Cell (model R0002) powers all Puraclenz purifiers (models C750, P3000X, P3000, P1500, and P750).
1 In independent laboratory testing, the Photon purifier was 99.75% effective at reducing Candida albicans from surfaces and 95.1% effective at reducing Aspergillus brasiliensis in the air.
2 In independent laboratory testing, the Photon purifier was 99.4% effective at reducing MS2 bacteriophage virus in the air and 58% effective at reducing SARS-CoV-2 on surfaces.
3 In independent laboratory testing, the Photon purifier was 99.7% effective at reducing dangerous bacteria Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis in the air and 95% effective at reducing dangerous bacteria Staphylococcus aureus on surfaces.
4 Non-living sources such as pet dander, cockroach matter allergens, dust mite matter allergens.