"Viruskiller™" Air Steriliser Technology Proves Effective Against COVID-19

 

Mumbai: "Oorja Cleantech LLP", a pioneer in providing cleantech solutions that significantly lower energy usage in buildings, today announced a new set of lab results for "Radic8’s Viruskiller™" technology. After analysis by a leading Indian laboratory, it was proved that SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) as well as 14 other respiratory viruses were effectively eliminated by the 'Viruskiller™ VK 401'. With a triple filter arrangement - a pre-filter, a carbon filter, and a HEPA filter - and a reactor chamber comprising of nanotubes coated with Titanium dioxide (TiO2) and high power Ultraviolet C (UVC) lamps, Viruskiller™ successfully neutralizes viruses and bacteria in the air.

Hyderabad-based "Oorja Cleantech" is importing Radic8’s "Viruskiller™" air sterilization technology from South Korea in three different configurations, namely the Hextio, VK- 401 and VK-102. These sterilizer units, each with a lifespan of over ten years, are designed for both personal and commercial use. 'Oorja Cleantech' brings these products to India not only to fight against the current pandemic but also as long-term protection from various viruses and bacteria. It uses a two-stage process of filtration followed by sterilization, which eliminates viruses, bacteria, and pollutants in a single air pass.

The test was performed at a leading lab in India, and the link to the report is http://viruskiller.co.in/viruskiller-test-reports/

Two rounds of pathogens were tested against the VK 401:

1. A heavily concentrated mix of 14 viruses and bacteria
2. SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)
   

The Viruskiller™ unit was placed inside a chamber, and a small inlet was created to inject the infected aerosol. Filter media were kept at both the inlet and outlet of the sterilizer to check the air quality. On examining the inlet filter, it showed positive results for viruses, whereas the outlet filter was confirmed to be free of any virus; hence, sterilizing the air.

The test report further shows that since Viruskiller™ includes multiple, high-quality filters (a pre-filter, HEPA filter, and carbon filter) it also effectively traps particulates and contaminants. The product also received a positive nod from the Hon. Minister for Health, Telangana Govt, Mr. Etela Rajender, in July 2020.

Madhusudhan Rao, Founder & MD of Oorja Cleantech LLP, said, “It is important to focus on reducing exposure to airborne infections in public settings. We can control what we touch, eat, or drink, but have no choice when it comes to the air we breathe. Recent bulletins from the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S., and the World Health Organisation suggest the airborne nature of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19); hence our focus is on providing sterilized air. A recent test with another laboratory in Canada also shows that Viruskiller™ reduced airborne pathogens contaminating surfaces by 99.8 percent."

Viruskiller™ was tested against bacteria like Chlamydophilia pneumoniae, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Legionella pneumophila, Bordetella pertussis, Bordetella parapertussis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenza and viruses like Influenza - A, Influenza - B; Respiratory Syncytial Virus-A, Respiratory Syncytial Virus - B, Influenza - A - Strain H1, Influenza A - Strain H3, and Influenza A-Strain H1 pdm09, as well as SARS-CoV-2.