TABLE 4.
Photo‐catalytic oxidation (PCO) proven pathogen reduction [86].
| Pathogen | Results |
|---|---|
| Norwalk virus (nor virus) | 99.6% reduction |
| Methicillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aurous (MRSA) | 99.9% reduction |
| Staphylococcus aurous (S.aureus) | 99.8% reduction |
| Clostridium difficile | 99.8% reduction |
| Listeria monocytogenes (Listeria) | 97.3% reduction |
| Group A streptococci (GAS) | 97.4% reduction |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 99.9% reduction |
| Streptococcus pneumonia | 99.9% reduction |
| Bacillus anthracis (Anthrax) | 97.6% reduction |
| H1N1 (Swine flu) | 99.9% reduction |
| H5N1 (Bird flu) | 99.9% reduction |
| Stachybotrys chartarum (Fungus and spores) | 99.4% reduction |
| Candida albicans (Mould and spores) | 99.5% reduction |
| Volatile organic compounds (over 60 VOCs) | 91% average reduction |
| Volatile organic compounds (ammonia/Nox/H2S/O3) | 89% average reduction |
| Odours (Alkanes, Acetone, Alcohols, Ketones) | 87% average reduction |
| Basidiospores (Allergens, Fungus, Ringworm) | 99.4% reduction |
| Allergens (pet dander, dust mite antigens) | 91% reduction |