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http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file...764&sec=central



High tech air purifiers ensures pure and bacteria-free air
By PRIYA MENON


TWO new air purifier models with the famous Plasmacluster Ion technology by Sharp are now available in the market.

During a press conference held at the JW Marriot Hotel KL, the latest air purifiers were introduced to the media on Nov 12 by the Sharp-Roxy Sales and Service company (M) Sdn Bhd.

The FUY30E and KC930E models are priced at RM499 and RM999 respectively.

The plasmacluster ion technology is a unique development invented in 2000 to obtain a pure, bacteria free air.

“The products dispense plasma discharges, generating positive and negative ions alternately at a high frequency,” N. Takahashi of Sharp Corporation Japan said.

The cluster of hydroxide then sticks to surfaces and absorbs the hydrogen which is then released back into the air as water.


For fresh air: (From left) CEP Marketing assistant general manager Takaya Wakasumi, managing director Hiroyuki Nuizato, Takahashi and Lim with the new air purifiers.

The name of the technology was derived from the ions surrounded by water molecules, making it look like a cluster of grapes.

He added that forests and waterfalls have a balanced number of ions, making the air clean and crisp.

Sharp also has conducted various studies in the past to determine if the techno­­logy can help in preventing air borne and contact infection for influenza and viruses.

“Test results by the University of London, Britain, shows the plasmacluster ions inhibits 99.9% of the A(H1N1) in stationary form in two hours and 95% of the airborne virus form in 40 minutes,” added Takahashi.

Sharp also said it had conducted various tests on animals to ensure the technology did not cause irritation to the skin or eyes.

As for the electricity consumption, Sharp’s senior manager for marketing, Abdul Hamid Ismail said users would only have to pay RM2 per year.

In addition to that, the Malaysian market dominates 30% of the market share for the various air purifiers.

In Malaysia, the Sungai Buloh hospital is now using the air purifiers in various corners of the hospital to help prevent the spread of viruses.

Sharp said although users would not be able see the machine at work, they could definitely feel the difference.

“Prevention is better than cure. People are getting better and the spread is controlled,” said Sharp’s general manager Lim Nyien Leng.








Hospital Sg Buloh also use this type...so, i think i good for house user too....pls komen...tq...