A combination of bismuth oxyhalides is provided, which is a photooxidant, antibacterial and antiviral. The combination of bismuth oxyhalides is added to a filter medium (e.g., a multistage filter) to decompose VOCs and/or eliminate bacteria and/or viruses. Suitable designs of multistage filters are also provided.

A combination of bismuth oxyhalides is provided, which is a photooxidant, antibacterial and antiviral. The combination of bismuth oxyhalides is added to a filter medium (e.g., a multistage filter) to decompose VOCs and/or eliminate bacteria and/or viruses. Suitable designs of multistage filters are also provided.

A light system for suppressing a microbe having a photosensitive defense mechanism, said light system comprising a plurality of light sources comprising at least, a first light source configured for emitting a first light having a first wavelength suitable for photolyzing or otherwise inactivating the microbe; and a second light source configured for emitting a second light having a second wavelength, different from said first wavelength, suitable for disrupting said photosensitive defense mechanism; a controller for selectively powering said plurality of light sources in a plurality of modes to emit emitted light from said light system, said plurality of modes comprises at least a first mode and a second mode, wherein said emitted light is white light in at least one of said first mode or said second mode.

An exhaust fan for preventing air pollution includes a main body and at least one gas detection module. The main body is configured to form an airflow-guiding path and includes a gas guider and a filtration and purification component disposed in the airflow-guiding path. The gas guider introduces an air convection for guiding an air pollution source contained in an air to pass through the filtration and purification component so as to filter and purify the air pollution source. The at least one gas detection module is disposed in the airflow-guiding path for detecting the air pollution source and transmitting gas detection data.

An exhaust fan for preventing air pollution includes a main body and at least one gas detection module. The main body is configured to form an airflow-guiding path and includes a gas guider and a filtration and purification component disposed in the airflow-guiding path. The gas guider introduces an air convection for guiding an air pollution source contained in an air to pass through the filtration and purification component so as to filter and purify the air pollution source. The at least one gas detection module is disposed in the airflow-guiding path for detecting the air pollution source and transmitting gas detection data.

In an air-outlet unit that forms an air outlet of an air conditioner in an automobile, a light-emission control unit controls, in accordance with the airflow rate of the air conditioner that is obtained from an air-conditioning control device of the automobile, an LED driving unit that drives an LED array in such a manner that the amount of light that is emitted from the LED array and that activates a photocatalytic filter increases as the airflow rate of the air conditioner increases. The light that is emitted from the LED array is visible light, and some of the light that is reflected by the photocatalytic filter transmits to an area outside of the air-outlet unit by passing through fins that adjust the direction and the flow rate of the air blown by the air-outlet unit.

A UV sterilization system is provided. In some embodiments, the UV sterilization system includes a first UV LED device having a LED circuit and LED emitters. The UV sterilization system can include a sensor electrically coupled to the first UV LED device, the sensor configured to interrupt the operation of the first UV LED device upon detecting movement within an air conditioning system. The UV sterilization system can include a power module electrically coupled to the sensor, where the power module is electrically coupled to a power supply of the air conditioning system. In some embodiments, the air conditioning system can include a packaged terminal air conditioner (PTAC) unit or a split-air air-conditioner system, and the UV sterilization system can be a part of the PTAC unit or split-air air-conditioning system. In some embodiments, the sensor includes a motion sensor and/or an occupancy sensor.

A UV sterilization system is provided. In some embodiments, the UV sterilization system includes a first UV LED device having a LED circuit and LED emitters. The UV sterilization system can include a sensor electrically coupled to the first UV LED device, the sensor configured to interrupt the operation of the first UV LED device upon detecting movement within an air conditioning system. The UV sterilization system can include a power module electrically coupled to the sensor, where the power module is electrically coupled to a power supply of the air conditioning system. In some embodiments, the air conditioning system can include a packaged terminal air conditioner (PTAC) unit or a split-air air-conditioner system, and the UV sterilization system can be a part of the PTAC unit or split-air air-conditioning system. In some embodiments, the sensor includes a motion sensor and/or an occupancy sensor.

A hood for a sterilization system including a return line (132) to provide for airflow between first and second ends; a hood (116) having an opening situated in a top wall and configured to be coupled to a tube; and couplers (126) configured to couple the hood to adjacent ones of a plurality of support struts (114) to configure the hood to form an opening (128) leading to a cavity (129), wherein the cavity is configured to receive at least a portion of a head of a subject (101) receiving respiratory gas from a ventilator (170) such that the plurality of support struts are situated outside of the cavity, wherein the hood is configured to enable ambient air into the airflow while over the portion of the head of the subject.

A system and a method for disinfecting air from airborne pathogens, for example, viruses, bacteria, etc., in an airflow system, are provided. One or more first reflectors reflect a high power, ultraviolet laser beam (UVLB) from an ultraviolet laser(s) into one or more airflow channels of the airflow system. One or more second reflectors are attached to internal surfaces of the airflow channel(s), in a free space optical connection to the first reflector(s), for reflecting the UVLB and increasing contact, utilization, and interaction of the UVLB with the airflow in the airflow channel(s) for irradiating and disinfecting the air therein. Air supply components on a ceiling blow the disinfected air from an airflow channel into an enclosed space for inhalation by occupants in the enclosed space, while air exhaust components on a floor exhaust air exhaled by the occupants into an airflow channel, thereby precluding cross-contamination in the enclosed space.