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

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  • Roberto Albertini

    (Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy
    Geriatric-Rehabilitation Department, University Hospital-Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di 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)

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.

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  • Roberto Albertini & Maria Eugenia Colucci & Isabella Viani & Emanuela Capobianco & Michele Serpentino & Alessia Coluccia & Mostafa Mohieldin Mahgoub Ibrahim & Roberta Zoni & Paola Affanni & Licia Vero, 2024. "Study on the Effectiveness of a Copper Electrostatic Filtration System “Aerok 1.0” for Air Disinfection," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 21(9), pages 1-12, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:21:y:2024:i:9:p:1200-:d:1475418
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