Air quality on underground trains can be downright nasty. But a recent Loughborough University graduate might have just the solution for commuters yearning for a cleaner ride.
Mia Patterson Cox, a bright mind with a focus on Industrial Design and Technology, has developed a revolutionary product called Aerate—a wearable air purifier designed specifically for underground train passengers., tiny particulate matter less than 2.5 micrometers in size, about 30 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair, is a major culprit. of this pollution in underground environments are abrasion from wheels, tracks, and brakes, generating iron-rich dust that fills the air.
Mia aimed to develop a product that boosts the health confidence of commuters and passengers by removing iron-rich particles from thedesigned to create a clean bubble of breathable air around the user’s face. Equipped with two fans and Spunbond Polypropylene filters, it draws in air and captures particles as small as 2.5 micrometers.
Aerate also comes with a dedicated app that connects to a particle sensor within the device, providing real-time data on user exposure. The app even reminds users when to change their filters, which last for up to 40 hours of use.