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Inhibitory effect on the novel coronavirus
(SARS-CoV-2) confirmed through testing of
Panasonic’s air conditioners with nanoe™X
technology
January 21, 2021.
Panasonic Corporation (“Panasonic”) announced on January 14, 2021, that the
inhibitory effect on the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) of a representative Panasonic
air conditioner equipped with nanoe™ X*
1
was verified by Texcell*
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, a global contract
research organization. Texcell confirmed an inhibitory effect of 91.4% on the novel
coronavirus after eight hours in a 6.7m3 area.
nanoe™ X is a technology that collects invisible moisture in the air and applies a high
voltage to it to produce hydroxyl radicals contained in water. Hydroxyl radicals inhibit the
growth of pollutants such as bacteria and viruses. They are characterized by being
strongly oxidative and highly reactive, hence a short life span. Contained in tiny water
particles, nanoe™ X has a long lifespan and can spread over long distances. It has an
inhibitory effect on both airborne and adhered substances.
In September 2020, Panasonic verified, in collaboration with Texcell*
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, the inhibitory
effect of nanoe™ X technology with the benefits of hydroxyl radicals on the novel
coronavirus in a small test space of 45L using a nanoe™ X generator. For further
investigation, Panasonic conducted additional tests using a Panasonic air conditioner
equipped with nanoe™ X technology in a larger test space. In these circumstances,
Texcell confirmed that nanoe™ X had a 91.4% inhibitory effect on the novel coronavirus
in a space of 6.7m3 in eight hours using an air conditioner with nanoe™ X. This
testing was carried out in a closed laboratory environment and was not designed
to assess efficacy in uncontrolled living spaces.
Panasonic has been researching nanoe™ technology since 1997. Over the past 20
years, Panasonic has verified its effectiveness in a variety of areas, including inhibiting
pathogenic microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, and viruses) and allergens, and breaking
down PM 2.5 components that have adverse effects on the human body*
2
.
Panasonic plans to continue to pursue the potential of nanoe™ X technology to address
possible risks associated with air pollution such as new pathogenic microorganisms, to
create healthy environments for people around the world.
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