Oxygens photocatalytic air purification function uses light energy to break down air pollutants. This process, often involving earth minerals, in our case, Zinc Oxide and Silver to generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) that oxidizes and decomposes surface and airborne contaminants and pollutants into harmless molecules.
Here’s how Oxygen works:
Photocatalyst Activation:
The photocatalysts within the Oxygen coating are activated by light, typically ultraviolet (UV) light.
Electron-Hole Pairs:
When light interacts with Oxygens photocatalyst minerals infused in the coating, it generates pairs of electrons and holes.
Reactive Oxygen Species:
These electrons and holes react with oxygen, water, and surface hydroxyl groups, creating Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS).
Pollutant Degradation and Transformation to Harmless Products:
These ROS act as oxidants, breaking down air pollutants like volatile organic compounds (VOCs), bacteria, bad odor, mold and other airborne contaminants that can have a direct impact on our respiratory, immune and brain function. The byproduct is neutralized and cleaner air.
For the full article, visit Creative Oxygen Labs' "Why Oxygen" page.