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Researchers have invented a prototype new form of high-performance air purifier that promises zero harmful waste and is 99.999% efficient in removing common bacteria and viruses (www.bath.ac.uk)

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Researchers have invented a prototype new form of high-performance air purifier that promises zero harmful waste and is 99.999% efficient in removing common bacteria and viruses::New purifier and filtering foam invented by University of Bath engineers is ready for commercialisation, seeking partners

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 9 months ago (1 children)

"seeking partners" = It will never reach market.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 9 months ago

You could be right, because of this bit:

FOAM3R filter technology, patented by the University

HEPA is patent-free so can be extremely cheap.

On the other hand, the fact that it can filter out VOCs without needing a separate carbon filter is good and if it reduces maintenance some companies could find them worthwhile.