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Flexible Ceramics – Pushing the Limits of Filtration

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MIT: New Filtration Material Could Remove Long-Lasting Chemicals From Water

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The Elmarco team at FILTECH. Photo courtesy of Elmarco

The Essential Role of Nonwovens in Filtration Underlined at FILTECHThe latest developments in engineered nonwoven media for air, liquid and gas filtration were showcased at the recent FILTECH exhibition which …

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Making of flexible ceramic microfiber nonwoven material.

Recent advancements in material science have facilitated the development of flexible ceramic microfiber non-woven material, representing a significant innovation that combines the high-temperature stability and chemical resistance of ceramics with …

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By integrating cellulose into the silk-based fibrils that could be formed into a thin membrane, and then tuning the electrical charge of the cellulose, the researchers produced a material that was highly effective at removing contaminants in lab tests. Pictured is an example of the filter. Photo courtesy of Courtesy of the researchers.

Water contamination by the chemicals used in today’s technology is a rapidly growing problem globally. A recent study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control found that 98 percent of …

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Study participants also reported a significant increase in their household’s exclusive use of arsenic-filtered water for drinking and cooking.

A community-led water-testing project made up of households that rely on private well water with high arsenic levels saw on average a 47 percent drop in participants’ urinary arsenic levels …

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The recent pandemic has highlighted the importance of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) for built environments and building envelopes.

What (Filtration) Lessons Aren’t We Learning?Air quality is crucial for urban sustainability, affecting public health, the environment, and the economy. Managing air quality has become a significant challenge for cities …

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