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