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In 2004, Sharp demonstrated the effectiveness of Plasmacluster technology against feline (cat) coronavirus, a member of the Coronaviridae family6. In the following year, 2005, Sharp also demonstrated its effectiveness against the original SARS coronavirus7 (SARS-CoV), which caused the outbreak (2002-2003) and genetically similar to the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). Now, Sharp has demonstrated its effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2 in airbornedroplets.
Since 2000, Sharp has promoted academic marketing8 to demonstrate the effectiveness of Plasmacluster technology, working in collaboration with independent third-party research organizations around the world. Thus far, numerous independent research organizations have proven its clinical efficacy in suppressing the activity of harmful substances including new pandemic influenza viruses, drug-resistant bacteria, and mite allergens, as well as in reducing bronchial inflammation levels9 in children with asthma. At the same time, the safety of Plasmacluster ions has also been confirmed10. Sharp will continue to contribute to society by conducting a wide range of studies demonstrating the effectiveness of Plasmacluster technology.
Comments from Dr.
Disinfectants such as alcohol and detergents (surfactants) are well-known to be effective to reduce the risk of the virus on materials, however, for infection via aerosols (microdroplets), there are few effective countermeasures such as a mask.
Here, effective inactivation of SARS-CoV-2 in airborne droplets by Plasmacluster technology was demonstrated.- It would be expected that it is useful to reduce the risk of infection in real spaces including office, home, medical facilities and vehicles.
About Plasmacluster Technology
Positively charged ions (H+ (H2O)m) and negatively charged ions (O2- (H2O)n) are released into the air simultaneously, and the positive and negative ions instantaneously bond on the surface of airborne bacteria, fungi, viruses, allergens, and the like, becoming OH (hydroxyl) radicals which have very high oxidizing power. This is a unique air purification technology that works to suppress the activity of bacteria, etc., by breaking down proteins on their surface by a chemical reaction.
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