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Solar Powered Air Purification Solution - Team 1 - GLOBAL PROJECT WITH SJTU

Company: PSU SEDTAPP Global Building Network 1

Major(s):
Primary: ME
Secondary: IE
Optional: CMPSC, EGEE

Non-Disclosure Agreement: NO

Intellectual Property: NO

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 4.2 million people die each year due to exposure to air pollution. It is estimated that nine out of 10 people on the planet inhaling polluted air, introducing a risk of negative health effects. The risks are significantly higher for vulnerable populations in poorly performing buildings that do not have air conditioning. This humanitarian project is directed at developing, prototyping and validating a concept for an affordable solar-powered indoor air purification solution. The validation will be based on a low-cost sensor system assessing the effectiveness of proposed air purification solution. The project context will be a location in Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh) or a similar international location (polluted industrial town).

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