Study on the Effectiveness of a Copper Electrostatic Filtration System “Aerok 1.0” for Air Disinfection

Roberto Albertini, Maria Eugenia Colucci, Isabella Viani, Emanuela Capobianco, Michele Serpentino, Alessia Coluccia, Mostafa Mohieldin Mahgoub Ibrahim, Roberta Zoni, Paola Affanni, Licia Veronesi and Cesira Pasquarella ()
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Roberto Albertini: Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy
Maria Eugenia Colucci: Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy
Isabella Viani: Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy
Emanuela Capobianco: Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy
Michele Serpentino: Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy
Alessia Coluccia: Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy
Mostafa Mohieldin Mahgoub Ibrahim: Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy
Roberta Zoni: Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy
Paola Affanni: Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy
Licia Veronesi: Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy
Cesira Pasquarella: Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy

IJERPH, 2024, vol. 21, issue 9, 1-12

Abstract: Background: Bioaerosols can represent a danger to health. During SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, portable devices were used in different environments and considered a valuable prevention tool. This study has evaluated the effectiveness of the air treatment device “AEROK 1.0 ® ” in reducing microbial, particulate, and pollen airborne contamination indoors, during normal activity. Methods: In an administrative room, airborne microbial contamination was measured using active (DUOSAS 360 and MD8) and passive sampling; a particle counter was used to evaluate particle concentrations; a Hirst-type pollen trap was used to assess airborne pollen and Alternaria spores. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 26.0; p values < 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results: The airborne bacterial contamination assessed by the two different samplers decreased by 56% and 69%, respectively. The airborne bacterial contamination assessed by passive sampling decreased by 44%. For fungi, the reduction was 39% by active sampling. Airborne particles (diameters ≥ 1.0, 2.0 μm) and the ratio of indoor/outdoor concentrations of total pollen and Alternaria spp. spores significantly decreased. Conclusions: The results highlight the effectiveness of AEROK 1.0 ® in reducing airborne contamination. The approach carried out represents a contribution to the definition of a standardized model for evaluating the effectiveness of devices to be used for air disinfection.

Keywords: air contamination; microorganisms; pollen; particles; sampling; air disinfection (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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