A novel process neutralizes airborne pathogens by using microwave powered
ultra violet light combined with catalyzed filters and impingement media
made of a layer of Filtrite filter media or comparable brand filter media
covering an aerogel blanket. The geometric design maximizes the
efficiency of the UV light, and impingement of pathogens on the Filtrite
filter media/aerogel blanket catalyzed surfaces. The system can be
utilized for preventing sick building syndrome (SBS), to prevent the
spread of airborne diseases in hospitals, biohazard research
laboratories, food and pharmaceutical processing facilities, and
biological weapons storage facilities. It can also be used in HVAC
systems to minimize the contamination caused by a biological terrorist
attack.