A novel water-based air filtration technology using cryogel biomaterials

We have a new technology at the Heart Valve Performance Laboratory, University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus, which can be used for the new generation of the facial mask. This biomaterial which is highly hydrophilic will be utilized for the construction of a water-based air-filter mask because it is practically 99% water and 1% polymer, i.e., solid state water. Through the process of filtration, all small and large particles along with viruses and bacteria are trapped by the proposed mask and then can be properly disposed.

Faculty Supervisor:

Hadi Mohammadi

Student:

Ruby Dhaliwal

Partner:

Summit Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Program:

Accelerate

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