HEALTHY BUILDINGS
Cleaner air and more health
Removing ultrafine particulate matter can significantly alleviate the burden of disease. The World Health Organization highlights that exposure to air pollution is a greater risk factor for major non-communicable diseases than previously thought, with air pollution being the largest contributor to environmental disease burden.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution is linked to approximately 7 million premature deaths each year, making it one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide. These deaths are primarily due to respiratory diseases, cardiovascular diseases, strokes, and lung cancer associated with long-term exposure to polluted air.
The substances most affecting health include nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), ozone, and particulate matter, particularly particles below 2.5 microns (PM 2.5). These tiny particles deeply penetrate the respiratory and vascular systems, impacting health outcomes depending on the extent and duration of exposure. PM 2.5 alone is estimated to be responsible for approximately 4 million premature deaths each year
In the European region, over 90% of citizens are exposed to annual levels of outdoor fine particulate matter that exceed WHO air quality guidelines, making air pollution a significant concern. Research continues to reveal links between air pollution and serious diseases across various age groups, such as diabetes, neurodevelopmental disorders, pre-term birth, and low birth weight.
Airzens offers solutions based on electronic filters (ESPs) known for their high efficiency in capturing particulate matter, especially ultrafine particles (PM 2.5) that conventional filtration systems struggle to remove. The electrostatic charging process enhances ESP’s ability to capture even the smallest particles as they are attracted to oppositely charged collection plates.
“Airzens can incorporate a catalytic process after the electronic filter to remove substances like nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), and other gaseous pollutants. This combination of the electronic filter and catalytic process allows for air recirculation in sensitive or high-occupancy areas.