OSRAM recently introduced the Air Zing Mini air purifier, a 7.5-centimeter round device that fits in air vents, to disinfect germs from the air inside vehicles to improve air quality for drivers and passengers. Using UV-A-emitting LEDs, the device can eliminate up to 99.9% of viruses and bacteria, according to the company.
The UV emission works at a wavelength of 360 to 370 nanometers (UV-A) and has already been successfully tested against bird flu viruses, according to OSRAM. The air purifier also eliminates airborne allergens, pollutants, and smells.
The device retrofits into the vehicle’s ventilation slats with a clip. The included USB cable supplies power to the air purifier via any standard USB socket. The device operates quietly and illuminates the brand logo on the top in a subtle blue to show that it is working. Air is drawn into the unit and passed through a titanium dioxide filter, where it is cleaned by an array of UV-A LEDs. A photocatalytic reaction kills viruses and bacteria cells before the purified air is expelled through the top of the housing. The filter can be cleaned with clear tap water, dried and reused. The UV radiation is encapsulated for safety. Additionally, the device can be used freestanding, making applications outside the car possible, including on office desks.
The air purifier will be available in Europe in October.
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