Carbon Air Purifiers
Carbon Air Purifiers are made with Activated Carbon. Activated Carbon is essentially charcoal that has been treated with oxygen in order to open up millions of tiny pores between the carbon atoms, resulting in a highly adsorbent material. It is the most efficient filter material available, making it highly effective in capturing chemical fumes, gases, cigarette smoke and general odors. Activated Carbon absorbs several thousand known chemicals and hazardous air borne pollutants, and can absorb up to 60% of its own weight before needing replacement. However, it does little to reduce allergens and dust.
Carbon Air Purifiers are recommended by the EPA to remove a multitude of hazardous and carcinogenic chemicals that may be found in the air circulating our homes. Carbon air filters are used to protect military personnel from poisonous gases. They are also routinely used in modern healthcare facilities, museums & libraries, and across a wide range of industry,
Activated Carbon is produced in powder, granular, canister & pellet form. Typical home-sized carbon air purifiers come in a range of sizes and designs. Thin pleated filters are used in cheaper designs while canisters as large as 15lb are used in more elaborate and expensive designs.
Strengths
- Highly absorbent. Extremely efficient at removing smoke, chemical fumes, gases and general odors.
- Contaminants are trapped in the filter and not released back into the air.
Weaknesses
- Not good at removing dust, pollens and other allergens.
- Not good at removing micro-organisms
