# Plasma Air Purifiers Sumikaze is a Stylish and Compact Purifier That Inactivates Viruses By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-12-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sumikaze References: [businesswire](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211228005002/en/NGK-SPARK-PLUG-CO.-LTD.-Announces-the-Launch-of-Sumikaze-Plasma-Air-Purifier) & [ngksparkplugs](http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/)  In early 2022, Sumikaze is launching as a [compact plasma air purifier](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyson-hushjet) that boasts the ability to inactivate up to 99.99% of airborne viruses. Created by the NGK SPARK PLUG CO.'s [Venture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellroy-venture-phone-case) Lab innovation team in Japan, Sumikaze boosts indoor air quality within 60 minutes, while also tackling mold, bacteria and odors. The compact and aesthetically pleasing purifier is a great addition to small offices, shops and homes, especially when concerns of airborne threats are high. Unlike other air purifiers that need to have their filters replaced regularly, this low-maintenance solution has no expensive filters that need replenishing. The space-saving, [affordable and quiet solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pureaura) will be coming to Las Vegas during one of the most highly anticipated tech events, CES 2022. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Compact Air Purifiers:** Innovation opportunities could include creating more efficient, aesthetically-pleasing and low-maintenance air purifiers designed for small offices, shops, and homes. - **Virus-inactivating Air Purifiers:** Opportunities could include exploring and implementing new virus-inactivating air purification technologies that offer high air purification rates. - **Filter-free Air Purifiers:** Opportunities could include designing and creating low-maintenance air purifiers with no expensive filters that need replenishing. ### Who This Affects Most - **Air Purification:** The air purification industry could benefit from developing compact, virus-inactivating, and filter-free air purifiers. - **Home Appliances:** The home appliance industry could create innovative and low-maintenance air purifiers that match interior design preferences. - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry could explore the implementation of virus-inactivating air purification technologies in hospital settings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Virus Protection Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensibo-pure-air-purifier.md) - [Advanced Antiviral Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antiviral-air-purifier.md) - [Medical-Grade Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quair-plasma-go.md) - [Germ-Killing Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dh-lifelabs-sciaire.md) - [Compact Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shark-neverchange.md) - [Subtle Air-Sterilizing Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelro-dr-airpick.md) - [Circular Minimalist Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iqair-atem-x.md) - [Compact Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airmega-50.md) - [Car-Designed Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-purifier1.md)