A little dynamo best describes the heart of Plasmacluster Ion technology. Our Sharp air purifier review zeroes in on the enriched high concentration Plasmacluster Ion generator. Measuring only 57mm by 28.5mm by 15.5mm, the little gadget produces the critical reactive agents.

[Overview of Plasmacluster Ion Technology|Plasmacluster Ion Technology Overview|Plasmacluster Ion Technology Synopsis|Synopsis of Plasmacluster Ion Technology]

When positive and negative charges are administered to the discharge electrodes in the Plasmacluster Ion generator, plasma is generated. The fourth state of matter, plasma now ranks with the three more well-known states of liquid, gas, solid. It is a partially ionized gas-like state wherein some electrons are free and not bound to an atom or molecule. Positive hydrogen ions and negative oxygen ions are formed from the decomposition of water molecules in the plasma. Plasmacluster Ions, stable and distinguishable, are created when water molecules in the room air surround the oxygen ions and hydrogen ions in clusters. Upon contact with the surfaces of pathogens, Plasmacluster Ions are transformed into hydroxyl radicals which are highly reactive but unstable. The volatile nature of hydroxyl radicals causes them to swiftly bond with hydrogen atoms on the outer membranes of pathogens. The result; a disabled pathogen and a harmless by-product, water. A perfect solution! But is it for real?

Plasmacluster Ion – [Fact or Fiction|Fiction or Fact|Scientific Fact or Fiction|Fact or Science Fiction|Scientific Fact or Science Fiction|Science Fiction or Scientific Fact]?

[A genuine|A serious|An honest|A reliable] Sharp air purifier review [cannot avoid asking the inevitable|brush away the inevitable question|cannot ignore the basic doubt in users' minds|must resolve a fundamental doubt|has to deal with a basic issue|has to resolve the most basic doubt|will not sweep aside an important doubt|will not cast aside a crucial issue|must not set aside a critical point|cannot escape the obvious question|should not ignore the insecapable question] – are Plasmacluster Ions [fact or fiction|fiction or fact|science fiction or fact|fiction or scientific fact|science fiction or scientific fact]? Plasmacluster Ions, like many other emerging nanotechnology products, are totally invisible to the human eye. Making matters tricky for individuals who rely on air purifiers is the inability to test the validity of the claims. There is really no choice but to depend on reported results of experiments with Plasmacluster Ions. There are 2 ways to do this, in the real world or efficiency testing or in the laboratory or efficacy testing.

Anticipating these valid consumer concerns is testimony of the long track record of successes by Sharp. It has developed to an art what they term as academic marketing. In association with leading academic institutions, Sharp puts its claims for Plasmacluster Ions to the test by scientists. The data forms the basis of new products introduced to the market. Two separate approaches to effectiveness, efficacy and efficiency, is being pursued by Sharp. Efficacy testing has been the focus from the year 2000 to July 2009. Moving to center-stage currently is efficiency testing, typically conducted on the premises of business end users of Plasmacluster Ion technology.

[Plasmacluster Ion – Authentication at Cellular Level|Plasmacluster Ion – Certification at Molecular Levels|Plasmacluster Ion – Verification at Atomic Levels]

[Digging deeper for this|Delving deep for this|Probing indepth for this|Seeking further for the purpose of this] Sharp air purifier review, [we found that Sharp had gone beyond the typical efficacy and efficiency tests of the industry|we discovered that Sharp is doing its utmost in efficacy and efficiency testing so as to be outstanding in the industry|we noted that Sharp is going all out in the industry by leading in efficacy and efficiency testing|we believe that it is Sharp's strategy to focus on efficacy and efficiency testing to become the leader|we sense that Sharp may be cementing its lead in this controversial industry with its focus on efficacy and efficiency testing|we are convinced that Sharp believes that science will give them the lead; hence the focus on efficacy and efficiency testing|it became clear to us that Sharp firmly believes that the science in efficacy and efficiency testing will give them the industry lead]. Sharp announced on 17 November 2004 the scientific findings of Professor Gerhard Artmann of the Department of Cell Biophysics and Bioengineering, University of Applied Sciences, Germany. Cellular engineering expert Professor Artmann used an electron microscope to demonstrate that Plasmacluster Ions destroyed at least 60 types of proteins on the cell membranes of bacteria and viruses.

A finding of great significance was that the pathogens’ cell DNA is not affected by Plasmacluster Ions which do not pass through the surface membrane. The fact that Plasmacluster Ions annihilate pathogens without having to destroy their DNA is claimed as an advantage over some other air purification technologies that specifically rely on DNA destruction. The danger to users of other air purification technologies being exposed to cancer from DNA damage was implied.

[Plasmacluster Ion – Efficacy Tests|Plasmacluster Ion – Efficacy Testing]

This current Sharp air purifier review [highlights the efficacy tests that Sharp has conducted, together with several organizations, on various pathogens|summarizes the efficacy tests conducted on various pathogens by Sharp and its partners|puts together some of the efficacy tests on pathogens performed by Sharp together with many organizations|condenses in one place the efficacy tests on pathogens conducted by Sharp|puts on one page the efficacy tests on various pathogens performed by organizations engaged by Sharp|spotlights the efficacy tests on pathogens conducted by various organizations on behalf of Sharp]. Conducted over the years from September 2000 to July 2009, the tests have proven that Plasmacluster Ions are effective in removing 28 kinds of harmful airborne microorganisms. The most significant of pathogens are the deadly SARS virus, the virulent H5N1 avian flu virus, an earlier variant of the H1N1 virus which re-surfaced in Mexico in 2009 and MRSA, the notorious bacterium responsible for difficult-to-treat infections in hospital patients.

The polio virus and the coxsackie virus which causes the common cold are also destroyed by Plasmacluster Ions. Also destroyed are bacteria like enterococcus, staphylococcus, white staphylococcus, micrococcus, serrata bacterium, sarcina, bacillus subtilis, escherichia coli, candida and pseudomonas. A whole variety of fungi (alternaria, stachybotrys, aspergillus, penicillium, cladosporium, mucor), pollen, allergens and mites are also effectively eliminated.

[Organizations which worked with Sharp included the following|The organizations, some of which conducted multiple tests, were|Many organizations, counting among them some prestigious names, worked with Sharp; including|The following organizations worked with Sharp|The following organizations conducted tests on Plasmacluster Ion technology]:

- Retroscreen Virology, Ltd., London, UK

- Harvard School of Public Health, USA

- University of Lübeck, Germany

- Asthma Society of Canada

- Seoul University, Korea

- CT&T, Aachen University of Applied Science, Germany

- Shanghai Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, China

- Kitasato Institute, Medical Center Hospital, Japan

- Kitasato Research Center of Environmental Sciences, Japan

- Ishikawa Health Service Association, Japan

- Graduate School of Advanced Sciences of Matter, Hiroshima University, Japan

The last reported efficacy test was reported on 27 July 2009 involving the Osaka City University Medical School validating the inhibitory power of Plasmacluster Ions on allergic reactions caused by mite allergens or mite dust (mite feces and dead mites).

[In summarizing|Wrapping up|In concluding|To wrap up|To summarize|To conclude] our Sharp air purifier review [with regard to|on|concerning|in relation to] efficacy testing, [we would highlight that a key factor is that they were conducted by organizations which have attained GLP (Good Laboratory Practices) status, an OECD guideline that attests the reliability of tests results produced|we note the importance of the GLP (Good Laboratory Practices), an OECD standard that lends weight to test results, status of the testing organizations|we place great importance on the OECD GLP (Good Laboratory Practices) status of the testing organizations as the test results attain international recognition|we emphasize the OECD GLP (Good Laboratory Practices) status of the testing organizations as this accords dependability to the test results]. [GLP status has to be renewed every 3 years|GLP status is renewable on a 3-year basis|GLP is an international standard that must be renewed every three years|Renewable on a 3-year basis, GLP status is internationally recognized|Renewed on a three year basis, GLP status is of international standard]. Extremely critical yet this factor is totally ignored by detractors of academic marketing and air purification technologies. Another conveniently overlooked factor is the fact that the data from a GLP laboratory can be easily the subject of a scientific peer review. As we know, the scientific peer review is the missing final jigsaw piece in the puzzle of all air purification technologies, Plasmacluster Ion technology included!

We invite you to sign up as we proceed to complete our Sharp air purifier review.