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Electret Air Filter
An Electret Air Filter is a type of electronic air filter. The Filter, known as an Electret, is given a positive charge that causes air borne particles to stick to it as they pass through.
Electronic Air Purifier
Electronic Air Purifiers do not use air filters like conventional air purifiers. Instead, they use electricity to charge the air travelling though them. Electronic air purifiers come in three basic types: Negative Ionizing Purifiers, Electret Air Filters, and Electrostatic Precipitators.
Electrostatic Precipitators
Electrostatic Precipitators are special electronic filters that use a fan to blow air into a cell where it is given a positive electrical charge. The air is then blown through special aluminium plates which carry a negative charge and attract nearly all of the durst and debris. Since they do nothing to destroy viruses, spores, and moulds, however, these plates can become a breeding ground for air born organisms.