End-Use Markets
While mask types may vary, consistency is key to ensure test accuracy
The societal and, in some cases, legal requirement of wearing facemasks in public to protect the user from the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus has led to an unprecedented increase in demand for high-quality masks. With demand on the rise, there is also an increased need to ensure what is being sold to the public meets the relevant …
Effectiveness of HVAC filters and room air purifiers in mitigating indoor particulate matter
As the COVID-19 pandemic has spread and made its impact worldwide, air filtration has risen to prominence as a potential solution to the spread of viral contagions, as well as in addressing air pollution in general. In the United States, high-efficiency HVAC filters and RAPs (room air purifiers) are widely used for mitigating indoor particulate …
COVID-19 UPDATE: Polymer nanothread filter captures 99.9% of coronavirus aerosols in experiment
With COVID-19 having an impact worldwide, International Filtration News is tracking stories relevant to the filtration industry. Filtration media for facemasks and respirators are at the forefront of the COVID-19 response effort, and meeting the demand for these types of filter media is proving to be a challenge. As manufacturers of filter media and others …
Water’s ‘Big Six’ – Who are the major users of water & wastewater filtration in 2021?
The short answer is that media for liquid filtration can end up virtually anywhere. The global water and wastewater market is worth an annual $600 billion according to Evoqua Water Technologies of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a dedicated supplier of equipment and services to the water industry, with 2020 sales of more than $3 billion. This overall …
Ahlstrom-Munksjö launches FiltEV high-performance filtration materials for electric vehicles
Ahlstrom-Munksjö advances further into the growth segment of electrification, launching its first product offering totally dedicated to filtration media solutions for electric vehicles. The FiltEV line includes solutions for cabin air, transmission and battery cooling. The portfolio is based on proprietary three-layer wetlaid technology and offers low pressure drop with high dust holding capacity and good mechanical resistance. …