Electric field sterilizer for pathogens

A sterilization device for pathogens, comprising:

• a housing having a first end and a second end opposite to the first end, the first end having formed therein at least one air inlet and the second end having formed therein at least one air outlet;
• a capacitive component disposed within the housing and extending at least partially along an air flow path disposed between the at least one air inlet and the at least one air outlet;
• a positive displacement device disposed within the housing and configured to direct a flow of air through the at least one air inlet and towards the capacitive component, the flow of air comprising one or more pathogens;
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• a voltage source electrically connected to the capacitive component, the voltage source supplying an alternating voltage to the capacitive component for causing the capacitive component to generate an alternating electric field, the alternating electric field dielectrically heating the one or more pathogens for thermally destroying the one or more pathogens as the flow of air is directed towards the capacitive component.