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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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[โ€“] workerONE@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children)

You know if you get a 20x20" air filter, the cardboard frame type that are inserted into AC units, and you tape it to a square room fan, it will work far far better than any available air purifier. After tons of research into which purifiers work best to combat asthma, I ended up with room fans and 20x20 AC filters. The filters have different ratings, if they filter too well then air won't pass through, so you want the next best rating.

[โ€“] Deebster@programming.dev 4 points 2 years ago

This is very good advice. I've made a couple - far from beautiful or quiet, but very effective and very cheap.

This is a good page from an early DIY promoter: How to Make a DIY Air Purifier

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