Plasmic Fields
Entering a high-voltage plasma field can impact biological entities, including airborne pathogens. Both unicellular and multicellular organisms, such as microbes and acellular organisms (like viruses), can be killed or inactivated as they pass through these plasma fields.
Matter exists in four primary states: solid, liquid, gas, and plasma. Each state is distinguished by the arrangement and motion of its constituent particles. As temperature increases, particle motion increases, and energy rises, moving from solid on the left to plasma on the right.
In a solid, particles are tightly packed and do not move easily from place to place. Solids have a definite shape and volume.
In liquids, particles are still close together but can move past each other, making them fluid. Liquids assume the shape of their container. Additional heat is required to achieve this state.
Gases have particles that are far apart, move freely, and collide with each other. Gases will reach a steady-state concentration within a specific volume. More heat is added to transition from liquid to gas.
Plasma is the fourth state of matter, where molecules are stripped of their electrons, and particles passing through plasma fields become highly conductive and reactive. This state is achieved by applying the highest levels of heat and energy.
Reviveaire Technologies harnesses this powerful plasma state to eliminate and disinfect airborne pathogens. This technology is a valuable tool for maintaining indoor air quality and reducing the spread of airborne infections.
Electric Discharge:
When airborne pathogens enter a plasma field with a voltage of 5500 volts, they are exposed to a strong electric field, which can induce an electric current to flow through the pathogens.
Thermal Effects:
The high voltage and resulting electric current generate heat due to the resistance within the pathogens. This heat can potentially damage the pathogens' genetic material, proteins, and other vital structures. The effectiveness of heat in killing or neutralizing pathogens depends on various factors, such as the pathogen type, its resistance to heat, and the duration and intensity of exposure.
Electroporation:
High electric fields can disrupt the cell membranes of pathogens, including viruses and microbes. This disruption can create temporary pores or holes in the cell membranes, allowing the plasma or other substances to enter the pathogens and interfere with their normal functioning. Electroporation can render the pathogens ineffective or lead to their death.
Inactivation of Genetic Material:
The high electric fields and associated energy can disrupt the genetic material (DNA or RNA) of viruses and other pathogens. This disruption can prevent the pathogens from replicating or expressing their genetic information properly, rendering them ineffective or non-viable.