Air2: An Innovative Personal Air Purification System

This is a collaborative feasibility study project between two micro SMEs; Delhi based Alternative Senses and Oxford Dynamics in the UK. The study will explore the market potential in India, and establish the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) specifications, for an innovative personal air purification system, known as Air2. In response to the current coronavirus pandemic, Oxford Dynamics is developing Air2, a novel battery powered personal air purification mask system and believes it could be positioned to address challenges in developing countries. Air2 provides a flow of dynamically controlled clean air to the system's face mask, drawn through a combination of a HEPA and active carbon filters. The HEPA filter removes 99.97% of particulates and pathogens, whilst the carbon filter neutralises toxic gases associated with dense urban environments, such as NOx, SOx and PAHs. Air2 provides a level of protection much higher than is possible with filter-only masks. Air2 will include washable filter elements, a USB rechargeable battery and will be constructed in such a way it can be easily disassembled and repaired with readily available components. Consequently, the environmental cost associated with disposing of single-use face masks is negated and a high level of protection is provided.