Facemask Market and Technologies Today

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.