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A new electrostatic apparatus effectively captures virus-sized particles from respiratory droplets and aerosols. This system, using charged plates and ozone, offers a promising method for reducing airborne viral transmission in public spaces.

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  • Environmental Engineering
  • Biophysics
  • Infectious Disease Control

Background:

  • Droplet transmission poses a significant risk for spreading viral pathogens, as highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Effective methods for capturing and neutralizing airborne virus particles are crucial for public health.
  • Existing technologies may have limitations in efficiency or scalability for widespread application.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a simple electrostatic apparatus for precipitating virus-sized particles from airborne droplets and aerosols.
  • To model the effectiveness of the apparatus using bacteriophage φ6 as a surrogate for SARS-CoV-2.
  • To assess the potential of the system for sterilizing captured viral particles.

Main Methods:

  • An electrostatic apparatus was designed using a spiked, perforated stainless plate (S-PSP) connected to a DC voltage source and a grounded water vessel (G-water).
  • An electric field was generated between the S-PSP and G-water, producing ionic wind and negative ions.
  • Bacteriophage-containing mist was introduced into the electric field, where particles were ionized and attracted to the G-water.

Main Results:

  • The apparatus efficiently captured phage-containing mist particles comparable in size to respiratory droplets and aerosols.
  • Capture efficiency was independent of the phage concentration in the mist.
  • Captured bacteriophages were successfully inactivated using ozone bubbling.

Conclusions:

  • The developed electrostatic system demonstrates significant potential for eliminating airborne viral pathogens.
  • This technology offers an effective strategy for mitigating droplet-mediated transmission of viruses in public environments.
  • The study provides a foundation for scalable solutions to enhance air safety and prevent the spread of infectious diseases.