필터리스 살균-탈취 플랫폼 (미래 호흡기 건강)

Air purifiers, masks, etc., require filters, which incur replacement costs and filter waste. Also, filter types are difficult to completely sterilize, increasing the possibility of bacterial growth. A filterless sterilization technology could be innovative.

Uniplatek's platform achieves 99% sterilization and 70% deodorization without filters using technologies such as optical plasma[66].

This can be applied to various forms (masks, ventilation systems, etc.). For example, a semi-permanent electronic mask can be used without filter replacement, and when attached to an indoor air quality management system, sterilized ventilation is possible with zero filter maintenance costs. There is also no risk of secondary contamination (moldy filter air leakage), resulting in high respiratory safety.

In other words, the differentiating factor is that it is an air sterilization paradigm that innovates cost and hygiene issues.

Air conditioning equipment manufacturers, automotive air conditioning component companies, PPE (protective equipment) companies (B2B) license/purchase this technology and apply it to their products. Ultimately, individual consumers (B2C) will purchase products such as filterless masks.

The market is huge due to the increasing importance of air quality. However, verifying technology reliability and safety certification are key concerns.

If successful, the scope of application is very wide, including hospitals, enclosed spaces, and homes, and global regulations (HEPA filter replacement) can also be changed. Currently, it is attracting attention from the Edison Awards, etc., and has high growth potential.

It has attracted domestic and international attention as an “air sterilization technology that will be a game changer”[97]. It also received an award for innovation in the health field at CES, but since it is a platform technology rather than a commercial product, general awareness is still low.

Although it is a lower profile than overestimation, experts believe that the impact will be significant upon commercialization.