J Air Waste Manag Assoc May 2006 PMID 16739796

Quantification of ozone levels in indoor environments generated by ionization and ozonolysis air purifiers.

Nicole Britigan, Ahmad Alshawa, Sergey A Nizkorodov

Mentions

9
Peak: 3 in May 2020
across 2 sources since Oct 2016

Extended reach

143,757
potential audience

Total likes

1,168

Video views

96,018

Mentions per month

Oct 2016 – Feb 2024

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter7 posts
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AI synopsis

What people are saying

Analysis reflects moderate concern and curiosity about ozone emissions from indoor devices, exemplified by posts mentioning safety standards and past studies, with tone ranging from informational to slightly alarmed; words like 'exceeding safety limits' and references to safety organizations emphasize the importance of the health implications discussed.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the concerns about ozone emissions from indoor air purifiers, especially those that produce ozone as a byproduct, aligning with the article's findings.

InterestModerate interest

The posts show moderate interest, discussing practical implications like health effects and safety standards, rather than deeply analyzing the study methodology.

EngagementNeutral engagement

The engagement is casual, with some users referencing experiments and safety concerns, but few delve into technical details or propose solutions.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations suggest the topic raises awareness about indoor air quality issues, indicating a notable but not overwhelming influence on broader public health discussions.

Abstract in brief

  • Indoor air purifiers, especially those that produce ozone (O3) as a byproduct, can generate levels of ozone that exceed safety standards set by health authorities like the EPA and OSHA.
  • The study tested various air purifiers in different indoor environments (offices, bathrooms, bedrooms, cars) and found that many emitted ozone at levels often above safe limits, including wearable devices.
  • Researchers developed simple models to predict steady-state ozone levels based on the purifier's emission rate and ozone decay in the room, and confirmed that ozone produced by multiple devices adds up predictably.]

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Institute for Education
@InstituteForEdu · X

Today’s episode of “Ingredients with George Zaidan” is all about air freshener and how it really works. Watch @georgezaidan break it down below! If you like the series, buy the book: https://t.co/P2kKUrnLwZ Watch the full episode here: https://t.co/VMTBhepFtz https://t.co/sB2LFf1xIe

May 2, 2020 · 5 likes · 3 shares · 2,512 followers View post →
Duckworth Books
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With the hot weather, things can get a bit sweaty and––well, um––funky? ☀️

Jun 24, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 14,287 followers View post →
Julie Parker
@JulieParker144 · X

What’s in #AirFreshener? | Ingredients With George Zaidan (Episode 6) https://t.co/Lx22V5pVCA via @YouTube

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electrons and stuff ⚛︎
@georgezaidan · X

RT @Duckbooks: With the hot weather, things can get a bit sweaty and––well, um––funky? ☀️

Jun 24, 2020 · 1 share · 2,092 followers View post →
electrons and stuff ⚛︎
@georgezaidan · X

RT @InstituteForEdu: Today’s episode of “Ingredients with George Zaidan” is all about air freshener and how it really works. Watch @georgez…

May 2, 2020 · 3 shares · 2,092 followers View post →
Saphirus
@saphizzard · X

@atomicthumbs You mention the sense of air in a rainstorm. Electrical storms do resulting in the production of ozone. Found this paper from 2006 talking about home ionizers exceeding EPA and/or OSHA environmental and industrial safety tolerances for ozone https://t.co/2ezlTCgJZ5

Oct 25, 2019 · 543 followers View post →

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Julie Parker
@JulieParker144 · X

What’s in #AirFreshener? | Ingredients With George Zaidan (Episode 6) https://t.co/Lx22V5pVCA via @YouTube

Sep 7, 2021 · 26,018 followers View post →
electrons and stuff ⚛︎
@georgezaidan · X

RT @Duckbooks: With the hot weather, things can get a bit sweaty and––well, um––funky? ☀️

Jun 24, 2020 · 1 share · 2,092 followers View post →
Duckworth Books
@Duckbooks · X

With the hot weather, things can get a bit sweaty and––well, um––funky? ☀️

Jun 24, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 14,287 followers View post →
Brett_Paci
@Brett_Paci · X

RT @InstituteForEdu: Today’s episode of “Ingredients with George Zaidan” is all about air freshener and how it really works. Watch @georgez…

May 2, 2020 · 3 shares · 173 followers View post →
electrons and stuff ⚛︎
@georgezaidan · X

RT @InstituteForEdu: Today’s episode of “Ingredients with George Zaidan” is all about air freshener and how it really works. Watch @georgez…

May 2, 2020 · 3 shares · 2,092 followers View post →
Institute for Education
@InstituteForEdu · X

Today’s episode of “Ingredients with George Zaidan” is all about air freshener and how it really works. Watch @georgezaidan break it down below! If you like the series, buy the book: https://t.co/P2kKUrnLwZ Watch the full episode here: https://t.co/VMTBhepFtz https://t.co/sB2LFf1xIe

May 2, 2020 · 5 likes · 3 shares · 2,512 followers View post →
Saphirus
@saphizzard · X

@atomicthumbs You mention the sense of air in a rainstorm. Electrical storms do resulting in the production of ozone. Found this paper from 2006 talking about home ionizers exceeding EPA and/or OSHA environmental and industrial safety tolerances for ozone https://t.co/2ezlTCgJZ5

Oct 25, 2019 · 543 followers View post →