Press Release Source: NanoTwin Technologies
Car Owners Can Now Use Nanotechnology to Improve Cabin Air Quality
Wednesday July 28, 2004
SALEM, NH--(MARKET WIRE)--Jul 28, 2004 -- The NanoBreeze® Car Air Purifier
from NanoTwin Technologies uses photocatalytic nanotechnology to clean and purify
the air inside the passenger compartment of any motor vehicle. Motor vehicles emit several pollutants that EPA classifies as known or probable human carcinogens.
EPA estimates that motor vehicles account for as much as half of all cancers
attributed to outdoor sources. One fact is clear: vehicles are such an integral
part of our society that virtually everyone is exposed to their emissions.
The NanoBreeze Car Air Purifier is a dashboard accessory that decomposes the
harmful gases from fuel or tobacco smoke, airborne germs or allergens, odors
from mildew or trash, and the fumes from plastics, finishes, perfumes and cleaners.
The product oxidizes both volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) and bioaerosols.
VOCs are emitted as gases from certain solids or liquids and many can cause
adverse health effects. Concentrations of many VOCs can be up to ten times higher
indoors than outdoors. VOCs are emitted by tobacco smoke, fuels, plastics, solvents
and fragrances. A bioaerosol is a microscopic-size powder or droplet of biological
origin suspended in air. Frequently encountered bioaerosols include molds, bacteria,
viruses, pollens, and pet dander.
Nanotechnology is the design, manufacture or control of single molecules and
atoms to perform the duties of a machine. The NanoBreeze Car Air Purifier uses
crystalline molecules of titanium dioxide TiO2 as a molecular machine. TiO2
is a semiconductor charged by UVA photons to drive oxidation and reduction reactions
on the catalyst surface. The reactions convert organic pollutants to carbon
dioxide and water. The process is known as oxidation by photocatalysis, from
combining the Greek words for light and dissolve. Even the American Lung Association
reports that photocatalytic nanotechnology is capable of rapidly destroying
toxic components of tobacco smoke such as formaldehyde, acrolein, and benzene.
Other air cleaners for automotive interiors include ozone generators and ion
generators. EPA does not recommend the use of ozone generators. Ozone is considered
toxic and can aggravate asthma. Ion generators act by charging particles in
the passenger compartment so that they are attracted to the dashboard, floors,
seats and occupants, etc. Some include collectors that need regular cleaning.
Ion generators can create ozone as well as produce electromagnetic interference
that does not comply with automotive standards for electronic devices. Due to
the technology's many advantages, photocatalytic air purifiers are being built-in
to certain vehicles by some automakers.
A patented fluorescent light tube is the active component in the NanoBreeze.
The inside of the tube is coated with a phosphor to produce UVA radiation and
some blue light. The outside of the tube features a fiberglass wrapping that
has been coated with a nanometer thin layer of photocatalytic TiO2 absorbing
all ultraviolet emissions from the lamp. The NanoBreeze emits no harmful UV,
produces no ozone, and requires no chemical additives.
The NanoBreeze Car Air Purifier plugs into a vehicle's 12-Volt power outlet.
When placed over a dashboard vent, the air circulating inside the car is cleaned
by reduction and oxidation. The product can be purchased on-line at www.nanobreeze.com.
Free shipping is available to customers in the U.S. and Canada.
NanoTwin Technologies is newly formed corporation focused on a simple goal,
new and exciting products to improve the everyday environment of the 21st century.
Our team is dedicated to providing "nanotechnology for clean living."
For more information visit www.nanotwin.com or email: info@nanotwin.com.
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