Abstract: Disclosed are a system and method for enhancing antiviral capabilities of rail vehicles using an air filter. The air filter has a filter structure including an antiviral material, the antiviral material having particles comprising silver, and, in particular, including a composition containing silver, and the antiviral material also including liposomes. Further disclosed are methods for operating air treatment systems of a rail vehicle so as enhance antiviral capabilities.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 5, 2021
Date of Patent:
October 27, 2026
Assignees:
Bombardier Transportation GmbH, Filtration Control Ltd
Inventors:
Domenico Palmisano, Damien Compagnon, Adam Hughes