scholarly journals Photocatalytic Activity and Filtration Performance of Hybrid TiO2-Cellulose Acetate Nanofibers for Air Filter Applications

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miyeon Kwon ◽  
Juran Kim
Keyword(s):  
Cellulose Acetate ◽  
Surface Hydrophobicity ◽  
Filtration Efficiency ◽  
Particulate Matters ◽  
Photocatalytic Efficiency ◽  
Electrospinning Technique ◽  
Air Filters ◽  
Air Filter ◽  
No Removal ◽  
Home Appliance

Abstract A facile method to prepare hybrid cellulose acetate nanofibers containing TiO2 (TiO2 -CA nanofiber) by emulsion electrospinning technique was developed for denitrification and the filtration of particulate matters (PMs). This work found that hybrid TiO2-CA nanofibers mainly contain the anatase form of TiO2, attributing to the photodecomposition of NO gas under UV irradiation. TiO2-CA nanofibers also showed excellent filtration efficiency of 99.5% for PM0.5 and photocatalytic efficiency of 78.6% for NO removal. Furthermore, the results implied the morphology of TiO2-CA nanofibers, such as micro-wrinkles and protrusions, increased the surface hydrophobicity up to 140° with increased addition of TiO2 nanoparticles. The proposed TiO2-CA nanofibers, as a result, would be promising materials of highly efficient and sustainable air filters for industrial and home appliance systems.

scholarly journals Photocatalytic Activity and Filtration Performance of Hybrid TiO2-Cellulose Acetate Nanofibers for Air Filter Applications

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 1331
Author(s):  
Miyeon Kwon ◽  
Juhea Kim ◽  
Juran Kim
Keyword(s):  
Cellulose Acetate ◽  
Surface Hydrophobicity ◽  
Filtration Efficiency ◽  
Particulate Matters ◽  
Photocatalytic Efficiency ◽  
Electrospinning Technique ◽  
Air Filters ◽  
Air Filter ◽  
No Removal ◽  
Home Appliance

A facile method to prepare hybrid cellulose acetate nanofibers containing TiO2 (TiO2-CA nanofibers) by emulsion electrospinning technique was developed for the denitrification and filtration of particulate matters (PMs). This work found that hybrid TiO2-CA nanofibers mainly contain the anatase form of TiO2, contributing to the photodecomposition of NO gas under UV irradiation. The TiO2-CA nanofibers also showed an excellent filtration efficiency of 99.5% for PM0.5 and a photocatalytic efficiency of 78.6% for NO removal. Furthermore, the results implied that the morphology of the TiO2-CA nanofibers, such as micro-wrinkles and protrusions, increased the surface hydrophobicity up to 140°, with the increased addition of TiO2 nanoparticles. The proposed TiO2-CA nanofibers, as a result, would be promising materials for highly efficient and sustainable air filters for industrial and home appliance systems.

scholarly journals Antimicrobial Air Filters Using Natural Sea Salt Particles for Deactivating Airborne Bacterial Particles

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 190
Author(s):  
Sang Bin Jeong ◽  
Ki Joon Heo ◽  
Byung Uk Lee
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Environmental Exposure ◽  
Staphylococcus Epidermidis ◽  
Deposition Time ◽  
Filtration Efficiency ◽  
Sea Salt ◽  
Air Filters ◽  
Air Filter ◽  
Aerosol Process ◽  
Microbial Contaminants

We developed an antimicrobial air filter using natural sea salt (NSS) particles. Airborne NSS particles were produced via an aerosol process and were continuously coated onto the surface of an air filter under various deposition times. The filtration efficiency and bactericidal performance of the NSS-coated filter against aerosolized bacterial particles (Staphylococcus epidermidis, Escherichia coli) were evaluated quantitatively. The filtration efficiency of the tested filter ranged from 95% to 99% depending on the deposition time, and the bactericidal performance demonstrated efficiencies of more than 98% against both tested bacterial bioaerosols when the NSS deposition ratio was more than 500 μg/cm2. The experimental results indicated that the NSS-coated filters have the potential to be used as effective antimicrobial air filters for decreasing environmental exposure to microbial contaminants.

Oil-treated pleated fibrous air filters for motor vehicle engine intake application

2019 ◽  
Vol 234 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 702-713
Author(s):  
Ajay Kumar Maddineni ◽  
Dipayan Das ◽  
Ravi Mohan Damodaran
Keyword(s):  
Pressure Drop ◽  
Motor Vehicle ◽  
Life Time ◽  
Filtration Efficiency ◽  
Air Filters ◽  
Air Filter ◽  
Filtration Performance ◽  
Vehicle Engine ◽  
Air Intake ◽  
The Difference

In this work, oil-treated pleated fibrous air filters were developed, characterized, and evaluated for motorcycle engine intake application. The effect of pleat geometry on the filtration performance was examined. Pleat pitch and pleat height were found to play important roles in determining the filtration efficiency, pressure drop, and dust holding capacity. A pleated fibrous filter prepared with optimum levels of pleat pitch and pleat height showed the best filtration performance. The treatment to the pleated filter by viscous oil yielded remarkably higher dust holding capacity and filtration efficiency, both at cleaned and clogged conditions. A statistical analysis revealed that the weight of oil played a significant role in deciding the filtration performance. The oil-treated pleated filter was installed in a commercial air intake system and its filtration performance was assessed. The filter element displayed a significant delay in evolution of pressure drop during dust loading as compared to the untreated one. However, the difference in filtration efficiency between the oil-treated and untreated filter elements was not found to be too high. Nevertheless, both of them met the standard filtration performance as per the best practices followed by the automotive industry. Overall, the oil treatment to cellulosic filters was found to be highly advantageous for motorcycle application. Practical implications of such air filter system were discussed in terms of service life, fuel consumption, and CO2 emission during filter life time.

Utility parameters of air filters used in general ventilation and air conditioning systems - new requirements of standards and results of own research

2018 ◽  
Vol 561 (6) ◽  
pp. 16-21
Author(s):  
Tomasz Jankowski ◽  
Szymon Jakubiak
Keyword(s):  
Air Conditioning ◽  
Flow Resistance ◽  
Filtration Efficiency ◽  
Air Filtration ◽  
Air Filters ◽  
Air Filter ◽  
Aerosol Flow ◽  
Air Conditioning Systems

The article discusses the replacement of the existing standard for air filtration for general ventilation (PN-EN 779) with a series of standards PN-EN ISO 16890. This article presents current rules for testing and classification of air filters. The results of the study which investigated changes in filtration efficiency and aerosol flow resistance in the range of 0.3 μm to 10 μm were presented to determine the inclusion of an exemplary air filter in the group PM10, PM2,5 and PM1.

scholarly journals Air filtration improvement of konjac glucomannan-based aerogel air filters through physical structure design

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hong Qian ◽  
Ying Fang ◽  
Kao Wu ◽  
Hao Wang ◽  
Bin Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pore Size Distribution ◽  
Pore Size ◽  
Size Distribution ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Physical Structure ◽  
Structure Design ◽  
Air Filtration ◽  
Air Filters ◽  
Air Filter ◽  
Purification Time

Abstract This study presents two methods to improve the air filtration performance of konjac glucomannan (KGM)-based aerogel air filters through physical structure design by changing the pore-size distribution and the surface area, using an air purifier. Results indicated that KGM-based aerogels had a comparable filtration effect with the commercial air filter with a longer purification time. This purification time could be shortened by over 50%, by changing the pore-size distribution from large size to small size or increase the surface area with the fold structure. This should boost the development of polysaccharide-based aerogel used as the air filter.

Electrospun nanofibrous membranes of cellulose acetate containing hydroxyapatite co-doped with Ag/Fe: morphological features, antibacterial and degradation of methylene blue from aqueous solutions

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Esmail Shalan ◽  
M. Afifi ◽  
M.M. El-Desoky ◽  
M.k Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Aqueous Solutions ◽  
Cellulose Acetate ◽  
Morphological Features ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
Electrospinning Technique ◽  
Nanofiber Membranes ◽  
Nanofibrous Membranes ◽  
Co Doped

Cellulose acetate nanofiber membranes containing hydroxyapatite co-doped with Ag/Fe were efficaciously attained through the electrospinning technique. Different molar ratio compositions of hydroxyapatite co-doped with Ag/Fe in the structure of the...

scholarly journals Eco-Friendly Poly(Vinyl Alcohol) Nanofiber-Based Air Filter for Effectively Capturing Particulate Matter

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 3831
Author(s):  
Han-Jung Kim ◽  
Dong-In Choi ◽  
Sang-Keun Sung ◽  
Su-Han Lee ◽  
Sang-Jin Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Particulate Matter ◽  
Quality Factor ◽  
Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Nonwoven Fabric ◽  
Poly Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Contamination Level ◽  
Plastic Pollution ◽  
Air Filters ◽  
Air Filter ◽  
Filter Surface

Due to the increasing use of polypropylene-based nonwoven dust masks and air filters, environmental problems that occur due to the plastic pollution resulting from the disposal of these materials have also increased. Hence, an eco-friendly air filter based on PVA nanofibers (NFs) was fabricated by electrospinning on a nonwoven fabric, and its performance was evaluated as a filter capable of blocking or capturing particulate matter. The quality factor of the optimized PVA NF-based air filter was found to be 0.010606 Pa−1, which is lower than that of a HEPA filter (0.015394 Pa−1), but higher than that of a cabin air filter (0.010517 Pa−1) and a dust mask (0.009102 Pa−1). The contamination level of the PVA NF-based filter was analyzed by optical and structural analyses of the filter surface. Finally, the filter was soaked in water to selectively remove the contaminated PVA NF layer, and the remaining nonwoven fabric was able to be reused to make the filter.

scholarly journals Dissemination of Cronobacter spp. (Enterobacter sakazakii) in a Powdered Milk Protein Manufacturing Facility

2008 ◽  
Vol 74 (19) ◽  
pp. 5913-5917 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Mullane ◽  
B. Healy ◽  
J. Meade ◽  
P. Whyte ◽  
P. G. Wall ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Milk Protein ◽  
Microbial Contamination ◽  
Protein Processing ◽  
Pulsed Field Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
Enterobacter Sakazakii ◽  
Powdered Milk ◽  
Air Filters ◽  
Air Filter ◽  
Manufacturing Facility ◽  
Processing Facility

ABSTRACT The microbial contamination of air filters and possible links to contaminated product in a powdered milk protein-processing facility were investigated. Over a 10-month period, seven air filters, the environment, and powdered product were analyzed for the presence of Cronobacter spp. The effects of air filter installation, maintenance, and subsequent dissemination of Cronobacter were investigated. A total of 30 isolates were characterized by pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE). PFGE revealed the presence of three clonal populations distributed throughout the manufacturing site. This study highlights the need for proper installation of air filters to limit the dissemination of microorganisms into processing sites.

scholarly journals Development and Characterization of pH-Dependent Cellulose Acetate Phthalate Nanofibers by Electrospinning Technique

Nanomaterials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 3202
Author(s):  
Gustavo Vidal-Romero ◽  
Virginia Rocha-Pérez ◽  
María L. Zambrano-Zaragoza ◽  
Alicia Del Real ◽  
Lizbeth Martínez-Acevedo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cellulose Acetate ◽  
Polymer Concentration ◽  
Process Efficiency ◽  
Fickian Diffusion ◽  
Solvent Mixtures ◽  
Cellulose Acetate Phthalate ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Electrospinning Technique ◽  
Ph Dependent ◽  
Release Profiles

The aim of this work was to obtain pH-dependent nanofibers with an electrospinning technique as a novel controlled release system for the treatment of periodontal disease (PD). Cellulose acetate phthalate (CAP) was selected as a pH-sensitive and antimicrobial polymer. The NF was optimized according to polymeric dispersion variables, polymer, and drug concentration, and characterized considering morphology, diameter, entrapment efficiency (EE), process efficiency (PE), thermal properties, and release profiles. Two solvent mixtures were tested, and CHX-CAP-NF prepared with acetone/ethanol at 12% w/v of the polymer showed a diameter size of 934 nm, a uniform morphology with 42% of EE, and 55% of PE. Meanwhile, CHX-CAP-NF prepared with acetone/methanol at 11% w/v of polymer had a diameter of 257 nm, discontinuous nanofiber morphology with 32% of EE, and 40% of PE. EE and PE were dependent on the polymer concentration and the drug used in the formulation. Studies of differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) showed that the drug was dispersed in the NF matrix. The release profiles of CHX from CHX-CAP-NF followed Fickian diffusion dependent on time (t0.43−0.45), suggesting a diffusion–erosion process and a matrix behavior. The NF developed could be employed as a novel drug delivery system in PD.

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