Activated Carbon for Air Purification

Air purifiers are mainly designed to remove harmful gases and airborne pollutants. The key gases they target include:

1. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs): These are chemicals released from household items like paints, cleaning products, and furniture. VOCs such as benzene, formaldehyde, and toluene are common indoor pollutants.

2. Formaldehyde: Released from building materials, furniture, and cleaning products, formaldehyde is a toxic gas that can cause irritation and long-term health risks.

3. Tobacco Smoke: Air purifiers can help remove harmful chemicals and gases associated with tobacco smoke, such as nicotine and carbon monoxide.

4. Carbon Monoxide (CO): Produced from incomplete combustion of fuels in household appliances, CO can be harmful in high concentrations.

5. Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2): Emitted from gas stoves, heaters, and other combustion processes, NO2 can exacerbate respiratory issues.

6. Ozone (O3): While some purifiers produce ozone for purification, excessive ozone can be harmful, so air purifiers often focus on controlling its levels.

7. Ammonia: Found in household cleaners and can irritate the respiratory system if inhaled in large amounts.

8. Sulfur Dioxide (SO2): A pollutant mainly associated with outdoor sources, but it can infiltrate homes near industrial areas or where fossil fuels are burned.