Name of the event: Quick Pitch Competition
Date of presentation: 5/24/2024
Type of presentation: 3 min -1 slide
Title : MXene for Air filtration
Abstract:
With the increase in harmful emissions from vehicle exhaust, smoke, industrial emissions, pollen, chemicals, or biological pathogens like viruses, the quality of the air we breathe is getting worse every day with an increased risk of respiratory tract diseases. This project will explore an innovative route to design, optimize, and produce regenerative air filtration systems based on 2D nanomaterial called MXenes. MXenes in a microscopic scale consist of alternating transition metal and carbon or nitrogen layers which equip it with unique properties such as high electrical conductivity, hydrophilic nature, biocompatibility, and electromagnetic wave absorption and shielding properties. Our systems have shown promising results with improved air filtration capacities compared to traditional commercial HEPA filters for particulate matter less than 100nm (which have a larger surface area and are more risk-averse). The commonly found HEPA filters in the market can only filter particulate matter that is less than 2.5 µm or 10 µm in diameter. So, this project aims to target nanoparticles, metallic particles, or biological particle filtration via an innovative and regenerative MXene air filter system that could be used for longer periods for a more sustainable and efficient future.
Date of presentation: 5/24/2024
Type of presentation: 3 min -1 slide
Title : MXene for Air filtration
Abstract:
With the increase in harmful emissions from vehicle exhaust, smoke, industrial emissions, pollen, chemicals, or biological pathogens like viruses, the quality of the air we breathe is getting worse every day with an increased risk of respiratory tract diseases. This project will explore an innovative route to design, optimize, and produce regenerative air filtration systems based on 2D nanomaterial called MXenes. MXenes in a microscopic scale consist of alternating transition metal and carbon or nitrogen layers which equip it with unique properties such as high electrical conductivity, hydrophilic nature, biocompatibility, and electromagnetic wave absorption and shielding properties. Our systems have shown promising results with improved air filtration capacities compared to traditional commercial HEPA filters for particulate matter less than 100nm (which have a larger surface area and are more risk-averse). The commonly found HEPA filters in the market can only filter particulate matter that is less than 2.5 µm or 10 µm in diameter. So, this project aims to target nanoparticles, metallic particles, or biological particle filtration via an innovative and regenerative MXene air filter system that could be used for longer periods for a more sustainable and efficient future.