Advances in Air Purification Technologies for Healthcare Industry

Table of Contents

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Overview
  • Scope of the Research
  • Research Methodology
• Technology Snapshot
  • Introduction
  • Key Emerging Technologies

2 TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATION VIEWPOINT

• Current Scenario
  • Technology Primer
  • Technology Driving Factors
  • Current Challenges Facing Air Purification Technologies
• Application Viewpoint
  • Operating Rooms
  • Laboratories and Drugs
  • Isolation Rooms
  • Intensive Care Units (ICUs)
  • Construction/Renovation

3 DEVELOPMENT AND APPLICATIONS OF AIR PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGIES

• Universities and Government Laboratories
  • Pathogen Protection Using Coatings
  • Portable Purifiers for Airborne Infection Control
• Corporate Sector
  • Microbial Killing by UV
  • Air Change Rate--Air Purification Systems
  • Silent Air Purifiers in Medical Facilities
  • Air Purification Technologies for Isolation Rooms
  • A Possible Replacement for HEPA
  • Nanotechnology could Enhance Filtration Technologies
  • A Combination of Air Purification Systems into One
• Case Studies
  • Charter Springs Hospital
  • NatroMed Medical Facility
  • McGill University

4 TECHNOLOGY IMPACT ANALYSIS

• Technology Analysis
  • Technology Analysis
  • Roadmap and Trends
  • Analysis of Factors that Influence Infection
  • Factors to be Considered for the Selection of Air Filter
• Key Analysis
  • Regulatory Impact
  • Geographical Analysis

5 KEY PATENTS AND CONTACTS

• Key Patents
  • Filed Patents
  • Granted Patents
• Contacts
  • Corporate Contacts
  • Research Institutions

6 DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE

• Database Tables
  • Total Electricity Installed Capacity--North America (1999-2009)
  • SO2 Emissions--North America (1999-2009)
  • CO2 Emissions--North America (1999-2009)
  • Electricity Installed Capacity from Other Renewable Energy Sources--North America (1999-2009)
  • Electricity Installed Thermal-Based Capacity in North America (1999-2009)