LG Electronics' Air Science Research Institute has announced that it held a symposium on the topic of "Indoor air quality issues and solutions in relation to climate change" on the 20th at the Severance Building of Yonsei University in Jung-gu, Seoul, in collaboration with the Korean Indoor Environment Association.
This is to raise awareness of the impact of fine dust, ultrafine dust, harmful gases such as volatile organic compounds (TVOCs), microorganisms, and viruses in indoor air on health, including respiratory, skin, and neurological disorders, and the need for air quality management solutions.
On that day, experts, including professors from various fields such as indoor air quality, environment, and architecture, discussed the opinion that improvements in air quality from factors different from existing fine dust are necessary, considering the increasingly hot weather and changes in air quality. They also shared research results on the status of indoor pollutants caused by various microorganisms depending on residential and living environments, such as multi-use facilities and daycare centers.
Based on the results presented and the discussions held this time, LG Electronics plans to utilize them for technology and product development aimed at improving the performance of indoor air quality improvement solutions through joint research.
Since establishing the Air Science Research Institute in 2018, LG Electronics has been conducting research and development on core technologies related to air purification, such as dust collection, deodorization, and sterilization. It has developed and applied various air quality improvement solutions across its air solution products, including the PuriCare air purifier, Whisen air conditioner, and Whisen dehumidifier.
Earlier this year, it developed a new AI air quality sensor capable of detecting pollutants such as formaldehyde, which causes sick house syndrome, and ammonia, the source of pet waste odors, as well as cooking vapors, and applied it to new models of its PuriCare air purifiers.
The AI air quality sensor of the new product, trained by deep learning, has been validated by the Korea Standards Association for its ability to detect three types of harmful gases (formaldehyde, ammonia, and volatile organic compounds) and vapors and automatically purify the air according to the type of gas and the level of contamination.
The next-generation filter "Puri Deodorizing Clean M Filter" developed by the Air Science Research Institute has improved its deodorizing performance by over 40% compared to the existing Puri Deodorizing Clean G Filter. It features a new material called Metal-Organic Framework (MOF), which has micro-pores that can adsorb gases.
Oh Se-ki, head of LG Electronics' ES Research Institute (vice president), said, "Through research aimed at improving indoor air quality, we will develop air purifiers and ventilation systems that implement solutions to address various sources of air pollution, creating a more pleasant indoor environment."