Molekule’s PECO tech destroys common VOCs that come from wildfire smoke, as shown by R&D testing. Conversely, typical HEPA filters were not designed for VOC air pollutants.
The characteristics of ozone that make it potentially harmful also make it possible to be filtered out of the air with another method: activated carbon. Ozone is reactive because the third oxygen atom attaches to other molecules very easily, with a tendency to “break off” of the ozone molecule, leaving only O2 behind.
Though some air purifiers may create ozone, either intentionally or as a by-product, Molekule devices have been tested and certified by third-party labs showing that Molekule does not generate ozone.
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It is not advisable to rely heavily on using an ozone generator. Study after study has shown that they are not particularly effective in reducing indoor air concentrations for most VOCs. There are other air purification technologies, including the Molekule PECO air purifier, that can destroy VOCs safely and effectively, without the use of any ozone.
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A PECO air purifier contains a proprietary filter technology to break down indoor pollutants like allergens, mold, viruses and airborne chemicals (VOCs).
Although ionizers may indirectly mask or chemically alter odors because of the ozone, the ozone they produce as a byproduct makes them a less-than-ideal choice for sensitive groups. Ultimately, these devices were not designed to handle odors, and if you'd like to get rid of unwanted odors in your home without placing you and your loved ones at risk, consider these other more effective, and less hazardous technologies instead.
Unlike other UV air purifiers, Molekule's PECO technology used UV-A light to safely destroy pollutants without producing harmful ozone as a byproduct.