An air filtration device may include a high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration media configured to filter particulates of at least 0.3 microns in diameter. The HEPA filtration media may include graphene oxide (GO) as an antibacterial and antiviral material configured to inactivate trapped micro-organisms. The HEPA filtration media may be a mat of randomly arranged fibers coated with GO or a mat of randomly arranged GO fibers. The device may be shaped and configured for use in an air purification system or for use in a protective face mask.

An improved impression wheel for use within respiratory face mask manufacturing machines that includes a first, second, and third series of spaced helicoidal teeth shaped and adapted to more efficiently and securely interconnect respective layers of respiratory face masks.

A system and method for laminating filter media can include applying an adhesive to a layer of the filter media and curing the adhesive. A multilayer filter assembly can include a first and a second layer laminated together using an inorganic adhesive.

An extreme ultra violet (EUV) lithography apparatus includes a light source that generates an EUV light beam, a scanner that receives the light from a junction with the light source and directs the light to a reticle stage, and a debris catcher disposed on a EUV beam path between the light source and the scanner. The debris catcher includes a network membrane including a plurality of nano-fibers.

There is disclosed a collector for machine fluids, comprising a mat having a perimeter wall upstanding therefrom, the mat and/or the wall comprising oleophilic material and the wall being water-permeable, so that water falling into the collector within the perimeter wall can escape therefrom, while the machine fluids are retained by said oleophilic material and wherein the collector comprises at least one composite component for machine fluid retention comprising at least three layers wherein at least one layer comprises activated carbon and wherein this layer is secured within the composite between two layers of porous material mechanically bonded to each other, preferably via needle punching, through the activated carbon layer. The collector has high efficiency in removing PAHs and other aromatics from oil/fuel contaminated water.

The present invention relates to a hollow filter candle (1) which has, via impregnation of the inside with a catalyst solution, a concentration gradient of catalyst metals from the inside to the outside across the wall thickness thereof. The present invention furthermore relates to a method for producing a filter candle (1) according to the invention and the use of the filter candle (1) according to the invention for exhaust gas cleaning, in particular in waste incineration plants.

Filter media comprising nanofibers and related components, systems, and methods associated therewith are provided. In some embodiments, a filter media may comprise a first fiber web and a second fiber web designed to impart beneficial properties to the filter media. For instance, in some embodiments, the first fiber web may provide high particulate efficiency and the second fiber web may provide suitable capacity. In some embodiments, the first and second fiber webs may have certain properties (e.g., water contact angle, surface energy) that are similar or substantially the same. The similarities between the first and second fiber webs may serve to enhance the structural stability of the filter media under various conditions (e.g., high temperature, high pressure, steam sterilization) and/or permeability to certain fluids (e.g., water). Filter media, as described herein, may be particularly well-suited for applications that involve liquid filtration.

Carbon fiber composite additives, media incorporating the carbon fiber composites, and related methods are provided herein. In some aspects, a composition includes at least one medium; and a carbon fiber composite incorporated with the at least one medium, the carbon fiber composite including one or more carbon fibers with an epoxy resin matrix applied thereto to produce a composition having improved characteristics and filtration performance.

The present invention provides a filter, a respirator, and a method for manufacturing a filter. The filter is used in a respirator (100). The filter has a filter medium (1), and the filter medium (1) has a pleated structure.

A smell-proof portable container is provided comprising a portable case and a compartment within the case. The compartment contains a lining comprising an inner layer comprising a non-woven fabric, a middle layer comprising active carbon filtering material, and an outer layer comprising the non-woven fabric. The middle layer adsorbs odor particles and pollutant particles emitted by contents of the compartment. The active carbon filtering material comprises carbon filter fiber with activated carbon. The lining is directed to preventing smells and odors associated with the contents from being externally detectable.