Functionalization
Functionalization
The Verdex Process delivers nanofibers in a single process which can incorporate functional particles such as:
- Super Absorbent Powder
- Activated Carbon
- Zeolites
- Ferox and
- Iron oxide
Inclusion of Functionalized Particles
- Verdex technology allows particles to be combined during spinning
- Particles are incorporated uniformly and embedded into the matrix such that virtually none of the particles are lost to the environment
Molecular separation (capture) can be accomplished by use of:
- Activated Carbon – Cabin Air, Drinking Water
- Citric Acid – Cleating Agents for capturing metal ions
- Zeolite – Ammonium, Potassium, Calcium and Manganese capture
- Ion Exchange (e.g. polystyrene sulfonate) Water softening and Purification, Typically used with Desalination
Antimicrobials/ Antifungal
- Silver Compounds
- Quaternary Silanes
- Copper Compounds
Products Currently Being Developed Using Functionalized Nanofibers
- High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters based on homogeneous coform layer of dual distribution fibers.
- High purity molecular filters using ultrafine activated carbon particles immobilized in 3D matrix of nanofibers
- Ultrathin fluid absorbent materials using Super Absorbent Particles within hydrophilic coated polymeric nanofibers
