Waterloo Filtration Institute is pleased to release today's Facemask Market and Technologies course, April 11, 2023, 8:00-10:00 am EDT. Thanks to all our distinguished speakers and audience for another excellent program well delivered.
Speakers and Panelists
Peter Tsai, PhD, Professor, Univ. of Tennessee, USA
Christine Sun, PhD, President, WFI, USA
Sarah Smit, Director, Lab Operations, Nelson Laboratories, USA
Bob Mcilvaine, President, Mcilvaine Company, USA
Mehdi Shirmohammadi, PhD, R&D manager, Termeh Co., Iran
Iyad Al-Attar, PhD, Strategic Director, WFI, Canada
Mr. Mitch McCreary, Moderator, Director of Marketing, WFI, USA
Course Outline
1. Introduction to Facemasks (Christine Sun)
General facemasks and types of use
Filtration principle of facemasks
2. Updated Market Analysis (Bob Mcilvaine)
Background
Market Variables
Market Forecast
3. Meltblown Processes and Electrostatic Charging Technologies (Peter Tsai)
Meltblowing process parameters and fabric properties
Electrostatic charging technologies and charge durability
Unique MB characteristics for masks to protect against SARS-CoV-2
4. Nanofiber Technologies in Facemask Applications (Christine Sun)
Methods to produce nanofibers
Nanofiber facemasks vs. meltblown electret PP facemasks
Value proposition
5. Face Mask Performance Requirements and Testing Industry Trends (Sarah Smit)
Overview of face mask products and test methods
Overview of ASTM F2100 test methods and performance requirements
ASTM F2100 current and future work and other face mask industry trends
6. New Developments, Opportunities and Trends (Mehdi Shirmohamadi, Iyad Al-Attar, Panel discussion and Q&A).
The video recording is now available here for your review if interested. You may also access the full presentation and video recording via the course website.