Collaboration of LG with scientists aims to combat indoor air contamination

In a bid to combat rising indoor air pollution and its impact on climate change, LG Electronics has joined forces with air quality experts. This collaboration, announced at the "Indoor Air Quality Issues and Solutions Amid Climate Change" symposium held in Seoul, brings together professionals from various fields, including environmental science, architecture, and public health.

The symposium, organised in collaboration with the Korean Society for Indoor Environment, provided a platform for these experts to share their research on indoor air pollution. The focus was on understanding and addressing the rising impact of pollutants such as fine dust, volatile organic compounds, and microbes.

During the symposium, presentations examined pollution trends in facilities like day care centers and multiuse buildings. Notable among the discussions was LG's Puri Air M Filter, which shows a 40 percent enhancement in deodorization compared to its previous G filter. This advancement is attributed to the use of metal-organic frameworks, which improve gas absorption.

Earlier this year, LG unveiled an AI-powered sensor capable of detecting pollutants such as formaldehyde, ammonia, and cooking fumes. This technology is expected to play a significant role in LG's ongoing efforts to develop air purifiers and ventilation systems that respond to diverse pollutants and create even more comfortable indoor environments.

Oh Se-gi, Executive Vice President and head of LG's ES Lab, emphasised the company's commitment to continuous research on indoor air quality. He stated that through this research, LG aims to develop air purifiers and ventilation systems that respond to diverse pollutants and create even more comfortable indoor environments.

Oh Se-gi is a key figure in LG's innovation and research efforts, leading the Air Science Research Lab, which is part of its ES (Electronics Solutions) business division. The insights gained from the symposium are expected to further enhance LG's air purification technology.

The need for better solutions to indoor air pollution was a recurring theme throughout the symposium. The discussions underscored the importance of addressing this issue in the context of climate change, emphasising the potential for innovative technologies like those being developed by LG to make a significant impact in creating healthier, more sustainable indoor environments.