Indoor air quality directly affects human health, product safety and industrial process stability. The most common disinfection methods are UV radiation, catalytic processes, HEPA filters and ionization. Each of them has advantages, but also serious limitations.
In this text, we compare those methods with modern POTOK technology, which uses a constant electric field to destroy microorganisms in real time.
UV radiation
Advantages:
It destroys the DNA/RNA of microorganisms.
It is used in medicine and industry.
Restrictions:
Effective only in the area of direct lighting.
Longer exposure time required.
Requires regular maintenance and replacement of lamps.
Compared to POTOK technology:
POTOK works continuously, in real time and without the need for exposure or lamps. Microorganisms are deactivated instantly when passing through the device, which ensures constant protection.
Catalytic processes (photocatalysis, TiO₂, etc.)
Advantages:
Decomposition of organic pollutants and microorganisms.
Possibility of removing unpleasant odors.
Restrictions:
Efficiency depends on the light source and the quality of the catalyst.
Potential emission of by-products.
Compared to POTOK technology:
Unlike catalysis, POTOK does not emit any by-products (ozone, formaldehyde). The process is completely safe and non-selective – it destroys all types of microorganisms, including resistant strains.
HEPA filters
Advantages:
They retain particles and allergens.
Standardized technology.
Restrictions:
They do not destroy microorganisms, they only retain them.
Risk of secondary contamination and additional maintenance costs.
Compared to POTOK technology:
POTOK does not use consumable filters. It destroys microorganisms in the passage, thereby eliminating the problem of filter replacement and subsequent contamination.
Ionization
Advantages:
Negative ions bind particles.
Partially reduces the concentration of microorganisms.
Restrictions:
Limited effect in large spaces.
The by-product is ozone, which is harmful to health.
Compared to POTOK technology:
POTOK does not produce ozone or other by-products. It works with full efficiency and without risk to the user’s health.
Why does POTOK have an advantage?
99.9% efficiency in deactivating microorganisms.
Non-selective effect – destroys all bacteria, viruses, molds and fungi.
Without consumables – devices work for at least 10 years without replacing parts.
Without by-products – completely safe for people and the environment.
Real time – protection is continuous, 24/7, while people and products are in the space.
Energy efficiency – energy consumption at the level of an LED bulb.
Although UV, catalysis, HEPA and ionization have their place, POTOK technology overcomes all their limitations. It provides a permanent, efficient and sustainable solution for clean and safe air – which is especially important in medicine, the food industry and anywhere where safety is a priority.
