Abstract
(1) Background: On the Internet, we can find the guidelines for homemade air purifiers. One of the solutions includes the use of a low-cost ozone generator to decrease the level of odors and biological contaminants. However, the authors do not notify about hazardous effects of ozone generation on human health; (2) Methods: We elaborated our test results on the bacterial and fungal aerosol reduction by the use of two technical solutions of homemade air purifiers. First, including a mesh filter and ozone generator, second including an ozone generator, mesh filter, and carbon filter. (3) Conclusions: After 20 min of ozone generation, the concentration of bacteria decreased by 78% and 48% without and with a carbon filter, while fungi concentration was reduced in the lower range 63% and 40%, respectively. Based on our test results, we proposed a precise periodical operation of homemade air purifier to maintain the permissible level of ozone for the occupants.
Highlights
As we spend about 90% of our lifetime inside, indoor air pollution appears as one of the most harmful threats these days
Based on our test results, we proposed a precise periodical operation of homemade air purifier to maintain the permissible level of ozone for the occupants
The following conclusions regarding the use of low-cost portable air cleaner for removing bacterial and fungal aerosols can be drawn based on laboratory tests reported here
Summary
As we spend about 90% of our lifetime inside, indoor air pollution appears as one of the most harmful threats these days. One of the crucial indicators of indoor air pollution is bioaerosols. These biological particles are one of the risk factors bringing adverse health effects [1,2]. Fungi, viruses and pollen suspended in the air, while the second includes biomolecules (toxins, debris from membranes such as lipids and proteins) [3]. This kind of aerosol has been linked to various health effects from allergic, through infections, to toxic reactions [4,5,6,7,8]
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
