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For air purification, Biozone has developed a technology we call PureWave that combines the science of ultraviolet germicidal light waves, purifying hydroxyls, activated oxygen, and photo-ionization. What makes this technology important and unique is that it unites four of the most accepted and powerful methods for destroying contaminants, with the resulting synergy producing a stronger process than the sum of the individual methods. 

The result of this perfect marriage of science and electronics is the "ultimate" air purifying process. 

Ultraviolet Light (UVGI)

Biozone's technology revolves around the power and versatility of UV lightwaves. A basic characteristic of UV lamps is that the larger the lamp, the greater the output of germicidal ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI). But larger or longer UV lamps that create ozone can also produce too much ozone. Working with the world's premier manufacturer of UV lamps, Biozone has developed a high-purity, split lamp that produces significantly more UVGI but without increased ozone production. Also important is the ability our units have to maintain consistent UV wavelengths. Our lamps can produce UV light at the 185 nanometer (nm) and 254nm wavelengths. This combination of wavelengths is necessary for the photoxidation of organic compounds. Read more.

The specific wavelength of 254nm is most effective at inactivation of harmful contaminates. As an airborne microorganism enters the Biozone Air Purification Chamber, the UV light penetrates the organism’s membrane and alters its genetic material (DNA). With altered DNA, the microorganism will no longer be able to reproduce—rendering it microbiologically dead and, therefore, harmless.  Due to the short lifespan of most microorganisms, once they lose the ability to reproduce, the population of them in the air diminishes rapidly and dramatically.

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Photolic Ozone - Guaranteed Control

While most manufacturers of ozone air purifiers use the older, corona discharge (high voltage electricity) method to create ozone, our unique UV lamp technology also naturally controls ozone levels by producing wavelengths that produce photolic ozone and other wavelenths that control its level by naturally destroying excess ozone. Like ozone, UVGI destroys bacteria, viruses, and fungi and has been used in medical facilities for years for those exact purposes for nearly three-quarters of a century.

Hydroxyl Radicals (OH)

The combination of photolic ozone, UVGI, and moisture (humidity) produces powerful oxidants known as hydroxyl radicals. These molecules have been described as "the single most important cleansing agent in the earth's atmosphere." (Read related article). They break down hazardous organic compounds and are a major catalyst in the chain reaction necessary for contaminant oxidation. 

Negative Ions

In addition to these highly effective purification methods, Biozone units produce negative ions by means of a patent-pending method that dramatically accelerates the production of negative ions via ultraviolet wavelengths. 

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Photolic Ozone

Ozone generators have been used for over a hundred years for purification and sanitation purposes in a wide variety of applications. Ozone's properties as a bactericide, viricide, fungicide and deodorizer are well-accepted by the scientific community. Industry as well as the general public have eagerly accepted ozonation as a method of water and air purification. However, it is also well-established that exposure to high levels of ozone can be harmful to health, and in particular can be a respiratory irritant. This has led to a controversy as to the safety of such ozone generators for general public use. There is no consensus as to when ozone levels become harmful to humans, but based on available research, regulatory agencies such as the FDA have set safe levels at .05 ppm (parts per million) for continual exposure. OSHA has set 0.1 ppm as a maximum for 8 hour exposures. Other agencies and organizations have similar recommendations. Previously, all ozone generators used for air purification had the potential to produce ozone levels well over these recommended levels. To combat this problem, some manufacturers of portable ozone air purifiers have introduced models with ozone sensors that automatically shut off the units when ozone levels rise above a prescribed limit. While this is a step in the right direction, these devices are not foolproof, nor do they seem to work well in all size environments. They also do little or nothing to control the "blasting" of high concentrations of ozone that occur (usually due to power fluctuations, but there are other causes) when operating.

 Biozone has developed another method to ensure safe ozone levels called SafeZone. It will not allow the accumulation of ozone in your air to exceed recommended, safe levels. It is a fail-safe method. SafeZone does not rely on electronic gadgetry or inexpensive sensors, but combines the science of ultraviolet radiation, atom disassociation, quantum yield, and optimization of unit geometry. In practical terms, this means as the ozone level in an environment begins to rise, the machine will automatically reduce the amount of ozone being produced, thereby keeping the accumulation at low levels. There is no longer a reason to have concern about the potential harmful effects of too much ozone. Biozone's air purifiers provide all the wonderful, powerful benefits of ozone but with none of the worry associated with previous ozone devices. If you love the pure air at Yosemite National Park, Lake Tahoe, or Sequoia National Park, then you will love the results of the SafeZone method.

Biozone's Research and Development has also produced a state-of-the-art electronics module to power the PureWave System. This advanced engineered electronics package is a solid-state unit with constant wattage circuitry for greater electrical efficiency and for the support of consistent output and long life. In addition, the electronics design is 12VDC resulting in one of the safest devices in the market and hence our trademark, SafeVolt. The SafeVolt 12VDC system is a vast electrical improvement over ozone units using the corona discharge method of creating ozone which requires 5,000 - 10,000 volts of electricity. The added advantage of Biozone's 12VDC system is that it is easily used all over the world. No more worry about countries varying electrical systems using 110VAC or 220VAC or 240VAC. A simple AC/DC adapter is all that is needed.

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