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LEA® in your products
With LEA® you can design simple and cost-efficient air purification appliances of the highest quality, or enhance the performance of existing air disinfection systems and air purifiers. Existing pathogen-reduction components can be replaced or upgraded with LEA®. The prevention of the emission of harmful byproducts such as ozone or NOx makes LEA® a safe and effective addition to conventional air purification methods.
LEA®’s proven ability to inactivate viruses, bacteria and mold spores will take the effectiveness of your systems and appliances to the next level.
LEA® in medicine
It is estimated that there are between 400,000 and 600,00 cases of nosocomial (or hospital-acquired) infection every year in Germany alone, resulting in between 10,000 and 20,000 deaths a year. Covid-19 made the situation even worse. However, some hospital-acquired infections can be avoided, particularly those caused by airborne pathogens.
A trial conducted in cooperation with IRCCS INM Neuromed in Pozzilli, Italy, showed that the long-term use of LEA® in clinical environments reduced the number of airborne pathogens by up to 67%. The effectiveness of LEA® on known triggers of hospital infection was also tested and found to be very high, with a reduction rate of ≥99.99967%.
LEA® in educational environments
Typical flu pathogens, such as influenza viruses, rhinoviruses, respiratory syncytial viruses (RSV), as well as the SARS-CoV2 virus have a big impact on the education system every year. In winter, the risk of infection is high, particularly in the classroom, and measures such as homeschooling or wearing masks during lesson time are not sustainable in the long term. Mold may also be a concern, especially in older buildings.
LEA® provides a more practical solution for the lasting disinfection of the air in the classroom. With its efficient reduction of airborne viruses, bacteria and mold spores, LEA® can effectively reduce the risk of classroom infection.
LEA® in public transport
Confined indoor spaces pose a high risk of infection from airborne pathogens. Public transport in particular can be a real incubator.
Active air disinfection with LEA® would lessen the need for the use of protective masks while ensuring a much-reduced risk of infection. In addition, the installation of LEA®, can yield a competitive advantage for public transport operators due to improved air quality and increased safety.
LEA® in the food industry
Quality and a clean environment should be the highest priorities for any food-industry producer. The production, processing and storage of food all carry a high risk of mold. While some companies do use surface treatments to prevent mold growth and prevent bacterial infection during processing, air quality is very rarely monitored. As a result, infestation by airborne bacteria or mold spores cannot be ruled out, especially during storage.
LEA®’s proven effectiveness against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria as well as mold spores, means it can be used successfully to prevent contamination of food by aerogenic pathogens. This can be particularly advantageous in storage facilities where the surface treatment of products is not possible.
LEA® in space travel
Air quality is extremely important in maintaining the health and safety of the crew in manned space- missions. However, measures to treat the air circulating in the International Space Station and breathed by the crew are not capable of complete prevention of attack by bacteria or mould infestation. In 2016 for instance, a serious outbreak of Aspergillus niger, or toxic black mold, was discovered on the space station. The toxicity of this mold meant the crew was forced to take immediate action. However, the solution could only be temporary.
In February 2023, the European Space Agency commissioned us to develop a system for the elimination of airborne mold spores and bacteria and thus provide a long-term solution for the problem. The plan is to deploy LEA® with its proven capabilities in reducing gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria and mold spores, together with another novel air disinfection technology, in a highly efficient hybrid system for air disinfection in manned space-travel.