Inhibitory effect on the novel coronavirus
(SARS-CoV-2) by Panasonic’s air conditioner with nanoe™ X
Panasonic Singapore is pleased to announce that global contract research organization Texcell*1 has verified that a Panasonic air conditioner unit with nanoe™ X technology has inhibitory effect on the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2).
nanoe™ X is a technology that collects invisible moisture in the air and applies a high voltage to it to produce “hydroxyl radicals contained in water”. Hydroxyl radicals inhibit the growth of pollutants such as bacteria and viruses. They are characterised by being strongly oxidative and highly reactive. Contained in tiny water particles, nanoe™ X has a long lifespan and can spread over long distances. It has an inhibitory effect on both airborne and adhered substances.
In September 2020, Panasonic in collaboration with Texcell verified the inhibitory effect of nanoe™ X technology on the novel coronavirus in a small test space of 45L. In the current collaboration with Texcell, Panasonic tested the efficacy of nanoe™ X technology with an air conditioner in a larger test space. The results show that nanoe™ X has an inhibitory effect of 91.4% on the novel coronavirus in a space area of 6.7m3 in 8 hours. This test was carried out in a closed laboratory environment and not in uncontrolled living spaces.
Panasonic has been researching on nanoe™ technology over the past 20 years since 1997 and has verified its effectiveness in a variety of areas, including inhibiting pathogenic microorganism (bacteria, fungi, and viruses) and allergens, breaking down PM 2.5 components that have adverse effects on the human body*2.
Panasonic will continue to pursue the potential of nanoe™ X technology to address possible risks associated with air pollution such as new pathogenic microorganisms, to create healthy environments for people around the world.
For reference:
Testing the inhibitory effect of air conditioner with nanoe™ X on the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) in a space of 6.7m3.
• Overview
A comparative verification was conducted in a space of 6.7m3 containing the novel coronavirus. (SARS-CoV-2)
• Results
Over 91% of novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) activity was inhibited within 8 hours.
Note: This verification was designed to generate basic research data on the effects of nanoe™ X on the novel coronavirus in laboratory conditions different from those found in living spaces.
• Methodology and data
Organisation: Texcell (France)
Subject: Novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2）
Device: Air conditioner with nanoe™ X
Method：
• The air conditioner with nanoe™ X is installed in a space of 6.7m3.
• Gauze saturated with SARS-CoV-2 virus solution was exposed to an air conditioner with nanoe™ X from a distance of 0.7m in a 6.7m3 room for 24 hours.
• The virus infectious titre was measured and used to calculate the inhibition rate.
• Test result
|
Test subject |
Inhibition rate |
Capacity |
Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
|
SARS-CoV-2 |
42.4% |
6.7 m3 |
4 hours |
|
SARS-CoV-2 |
91.4% |
6.7 m3 |
8 hours |
|
SARS-CoV-2 |
99.7% |
6.7 m3 |
24 hours |
Notes:
*1: Texcell is a global contract research organisation that specialises in viral testings, viral clearance, immunoprofiling and R&D or GMP cell banking, for your R&D, GClP, GLP and GMP projects.
With more than 30 years of experience and roots within the Pasteur Institute in Paris, Texcell has a long recognized expertise in viral testing with a broad range of protocols for the detection of adventitious agents.
Texcell is the first spin-off of the Pasteur institute of Paris created in 1997.
*2: Main releases on verification cases
- May 12, 2009：Positive effects of charged water particles on viruses, bacteria, and agricultural chemicals have been verified.
- October 20, 2009： The new influenza virus inhibition effect of charged water particles has been verified.
- February 20, 2012：Suppression effect of charged water particles on pet-related allergens, bacteria, fungi, and viruses have been verified.
- January 16, 2014：Nano-sized electrostatic atomised water particles effectively breaks down PM2.5 components and inhibits growth of fungi attached to Yellow Sand.
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Joanne Ng
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Panasonic Singapore
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Office: +65 62772303
Email: joanne.ng@sg.panasonic.com
About Panasonic
Panasonic Corporation is a worldwide leader in the development of diverse electronics technologies and solutions for customers in the consumer electronics, housing, automotive, and B2B businesses. The company, which celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2018, has expanded globally and now operates 528 subsidiaries and 72 associated companies worldwide, recording consolidated net sales of 7.49 trillion yen for the year ended March 31, 2020. Committed to pursuing new value through innovation across divisional lines, the company uses its technologies to create a better life and a better world for its customers. To learn more about Panasonic: https://www.panasonic.com/global.
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