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Ionic air purifiers remove airborne particles from indoor air effectively.

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CONTESTED PARTIAL
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Is it true that ionic air purifiers remove airborne particles from indoor air effectively?

Partly. The EPA states ion generators may remove small particles but are relatively ineffective on large ones, and one 2021 study recommends HEPA mechanical filters over ion-releasing purifiers. A reference article describes ionisers removing particles and cites a 2018 review calling negative air ions highly effective, so the evidence only partially covers the claim and points both ways.

Verdict: CONTESTED PARTIAL · 1 source for, 2 against · Last checked

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Evidence for · 1
Air ioniser
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Air ioniser. (n.d.). en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_ioniser

Evidence against · 2
What are ionizers and other ozone generating air cleaners? | US EPALockPrimary navigationOpen Sidenav MenuClose Sidenav Menuexpand or collapse the child menu
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What are ionizers and other ozone generating air cleaners? | US EPALockPrimary navigationOpen Sidenav MenuClose Sidenav Menuexpand or collapse the child menu. (n.d.). epa.gov. https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/what-are-ionizers-and-other-ozone-generating-air-cleaners

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Assessing effectiveness of air purifiers (HEPA) for controlling indoor particulate pollution.
2021
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S, D., H, R., & A, T. (2021). Assessing effectiveness of air purifiers (HEPA) for controlling indoor particulate pollution.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e07976

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