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Panasonic gives deep insights into SARS-CoV-2 third-party testing lab tests with its nanoe™ X
14/05/2021
Panasonic opened its doors to share significant information and intelligence on the development of nanoe™ X, a technology that is helping to
improve protection and inhibit the growth of certain viruses – including SARS
CoV-2. For the first time in the
industry, two scientists from Texcell described and confirmed how they successfully
tested Panasonic’s air conditioning model Etherea equipped with the latest
nanoe™ X technology on the novel Coronavirus.
Hosted
by Noémi Besedes, the conference bought together high-level company executives associated
with the air purifying technology, including Akihito Hirohata from the
inventor’s lab and Panasonic nanoe™ X R&D team, PLUS the independent scientists
behind the recent test result of this breakthrough technology, Bruno Boisson
and Luck Ty, both from Texcell.
Details
of the Texcell lab tests
Both virus specialists from Texcell explained how the nanoe™ X device had not only removed the novel Coronavirus from a gauze in a 45l box, but also that using Panasonic’s Etherea air conditioning unit in a 6.7m3 realistic room-sized testing chamber - they tested and proved that the nanoe™ X technology inside the air conditioner, releasing 4.8 billion hydroxyl radicals per second, inhibited the new Corona virus in 8 hours by more than 90% and in 24 hours by 99.78%.
nanoe™ X technology - same
as the natural ‘detergent of the atmosphere’
Uwe Sprengart from Panasonic Technical explained, “One of the key reasons that nanoe™ X is so effective is that the particles work within the air, but are also effective on surfaces and within fabrics. You just have to search for ‘hydroxyl radicals, detergent of the atmosphere’ and you will see several reputable sources, including NASA, referencing this.”
Proactive inhibition of bacteria and viruses
Another the unique selling proposition for Panasonic
air conditioners using nanoe™
X technology, according to Uwe is: "Air purification occurs outside of the
air conditioning unit by actively propelling hydroxyl radicals into the room. This
inhibits proactively certain bacteria, viruses and smells where they occur and
doesn’t fight them only when being sucked into the aircon unit itself.
This is a different method compared to devices
that neutralise air passing through the devices, and which require periodic
filter cleaning to maintain the claimed properties. He added, “The fact that these particles can
then land on surfaces and penetrate textiles to reduce the odours, and inhibit
bacteria, mould and certain viruses, is a game changer.”
More than 20 years of experience in air
purification
Since researching on air cleansing in 1997 and
the launch of nanoe™ technology in 2003, the technology has generated huge interest, headlines
and debate. Akihito Hirohata from the Panasonic, R&D nanoeTM X team provided some valuable
historical context to the technology and how significant breakthroughs have
maintained the forward momentum and positive progress along the way.
Business growth thanks to nanoe™ X
Enrique Vilamitjana,
Managing Director, Panasonic Europe rounded up the event by outlining new business
opportunities nanoe™ X is driving. His main point. “nanoe™ X is a key element
in air conditioning sales increasing by almost 50%the models with this
technology. He sees this trend continuing in both residential and commercial markets
and across all the main regions in Europe.
Commercial applications with nanoe™ X to expand
Paul Aitchinson, Product Manager and Technical expert for
Panasonic, outlined the expansion of Panasonic’s commercial product portfolio
equipped with nanoe™
X. At the same time, it uses minimal energy and requires no maintenance,
since the nanoe™ X particles are released even in “fan mode only” using
only 25W of power. He concluded by commenting, “nanoe™ X technology
provides us with endless opportunities for different rooms and spaces, for a
cleaner environment. We want our customers to challenge us. With different uses
and potential applications, where we can investigate, test and optimise. The future is
looking very bright for nanoe™ X technology.”
Panasonic is pleased
to announce that a new, dedicated nanoe information hub website will be
launching in early May which will provide lots of information and resources
explaining more about nanoe X technology, its history and its benefits.
For more information, please visit www.aircon.panasonic.eu/GB_en/ or email corporate.communications@eu.panasonic.com