FILTCON Abstract Archive

AFS members receive exclusive access to the FILTCON Abstracts Archive (2005 to current), a growing library of technical research shared at past FILTCON conferences.

Each annual abstract document includes the abstracts submitted by presenters, providing a valuable snapshot of emerging technologies, research findings, operational best practices, and industry trends across the filtration and separations field.

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Most Recent FILTCON Abstracts

FILTCON26 Abstracts

  • Plenary Session
    • Critical Minerals Separations: AI/ML-Driven Laboratories and DOE Opportunities
      Rigoberto C. Advincula, Oak Ridge Laboratory and University of Tennessee
  • Data Centers / IAQ (Indoor Air Quality)
    • Advanced HVAC filtration media for data centers: lower energy, longer life and better sustainability
      Yu Liu, Richard, Ayenew Melese Endalew, Hollingsworth & Vose
    • Controlling Gaseous and Particulate Contamination in Data Centers
      Christopher Muller, American Air Filter International
    • Data Centers and Produced Water Reuse: From Disposal Liability to Cooling Water Supply
      Kenneth Winston, Calgon Carbon, a Kuraray Company
    • Advances in Prefilter Media for Improving Air Quality and Energy Efficiency
      Saravanan Andan, Magnera
  • Sustainability
    • Sustainable Reclamation of Metallic Filtration Components Using Steam Cleaning Technology
      Clayton Sapp, Heather Bass, Carolina Process Equipment Cleaning
    • MISSION ZERO – High-End Metal Meshes for Sustainable Filtration
      Sven Lohmann, Haver & Boecker
    • Simulation of Water Desalination via Fibrous Membranes
      Mostafa Jafari Gildeh, Hooman Tafreshi, North Carolina State University
  • Advanced Filtration
    • Material compatibility consideration for CV systems in H2ICE Applications
      Tirenioluwa Famoroti, Atmus Filtration Technologies
    • Advanced Manufacturing of Acidic Gas Absorbents
      Catarina Bejarano, Cecilia Abella, University of Hawaii
    • Hollow Fiber Microfilters for Spacesuit Water Cooling Application to Indoor Air Cleaning
      Dibakar Bhattacharyya, A. Khan, K. Baldridge, A. Lin, G. Lipscomb, University of Kentucky
  • Filter Media
    • The Impact of Wildfire Smoke on Electret Media and Indoor Air Quality
      Shibo Wang, Qisheng Ou, Dongryul Park, Zhengyuan Pan, David Pui, University of Minnesota
    • Development of Ionic Liquid Based Composite Media for Acidic Gas Mitigation
      Godwin Severa, Cecilia Abella, Catarina Bejarano, Franziska Habermann, Isabella Kotsol, University of Hawaii
    • Air Filter with advanced polymer matrix and pathogen inactivation
      Thomas Kennedy, Bioactive Technology
  • Filtration and Media
    • Activated Carbon as a Reusable Asset in Semiconductor Fabs: Liquid & Vapor Adsorption with Reactivation
      Kenneth Winston, Calgon Carbon, a Kuraray Company
    • Semiconductors continue to shrink; can filtration options grow to keep up with AMC control limits?
      Christopher Muller, American Air Filter International
    • Nanofiber Filter Medias for High Performance Applications
      Kathlyn Mealio, Atmus Filtration Technologies
  • Standards
    • New available fluid process filter cartridge standards
      Nicholas Petillon, Institute of Filtration and Techniques of Separation
    • New standards available to qualify ultra and nano filtration membranes
      Nicholas Petillon, Institute of Filtration and Techniques of Separation
    • Filtration for cleaner urban air – Latest results of the EU Project AeroSolfd
      Martin Lehmann, Lars C Larsen, Lauretta Rubino, Hartmut Niemann, Paul Henning, Stefanos Agathokleous, Christof Asbach, Carlos Casado, Tome Canas, Katie Kedwell-Simmering, Franc Pricken, Keld Alstrup Jensen, Teresa Moreno, Mann + Hummel
  • Industry Applications
    • Increasing Filtration Efficiency for the Reduction of Total Polar Materials in Hot Cooking Oil
      Rebecca Rock, Ahlstrom
    • Functionalization of fiber filter media for highly selective toxic metal removal from water
      Mattie Brock, University of Kentucky
  • Water and Liquid Advancements
    • Understanding Water Droplet Adhesion to Oily Fibers
      Mostafa Jafari Gildeh, Hooman Tafreshi, North Carolina State University
    • Achieving High Efficiency Separation in Gas and Liquids Using Aerogels
      Sadhan Jana, Abdul Baghirov, Pratik Gotad, Leyao Wu, Moni Mahesh Ghosh, Aparna Agrawal, University of Akron
    • Membrane Technologies for Wastewater Recovery & Reuse
      Kenneth Winston, Peter Cartwright, Calgon Carbon, a Kuraray Company
  • Plenary Session
    • Filtration: The Unsung Enabler of the Energy Transition
      Gregory Hoverson, Atmus Filtration Technologies
  • Filtration Media
    • Engineering Superior Quality in Needle-Punched Filtration Nonwovens
      Lothar Kaierle, American Trutzschler Inc
    • The best filter media for next two decades
      Kyung-Ju Choi, Clean and Science
    • Effects of Polymer Rheology on Fiber formation process and Fiber Diameter Distribution on meltblown media
      Eunkyoung Shim, Majid Joghataei, North Carolina State University
    • Development of synthetic multilayer filter media with high performance and enhanced energy saving
      Jacqueline Roussel, Laura Aho, Laura Yli-Rantala, Claire Prost, Elise Billod, Stephanie Pigeot-Rémy, Ahlstrom
  • Water Filtration
    • Study of Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances by different techniques
      Ashish Bandekar, Lenny Pompeo Rémy, Mativ/Gessner
    • Simulation of PFAS Adsorption in Polydisperse Adsorbent Beds
      Mostafa Jafari Gildeh, Hooman Tafreshi, North Carolina State University
    • U.S. Data-Centers the Nexus of Electricity and Water: What Filtration/Adsorption Can & Can’t Solve
      Kenneth Winston, Calgon Carbon, a Kuraray Company
  • Air Filtration
    • Optimizing Air Filtration Efficiency: Looking Beyond MERV Ratings
      Jon Rajala, American Air Filter International
    • Long-Term Field Monitoring of HVAC Filter Performance in a Residential Home
      Qisheng Ou, Shibo Wang, David Pui, University of Minnesota
    • Machine Learning Analysis of Structure–Property Relationships Governing Air Filtration Performance in Porous Materials
      Abdul Baghirov, Sadhan Jana, University of Akron
  • Filtration Materials and Process
    • Efficient Pretreatment of Renewable Diesel Feedstocks
      Jacob Misuraca, Imerys
    • State of the art on methods for analyzing pores and filtration efficiency of microfiltration membranes
      Nicholas Petillon, Institute of Filtration and Techniques of Separation
  • Computational Modeling
    • AI-Driven Material Digital Twin of Nonwovens for Filtration
      Christopher Kuehnle, Andreas Wiegmann, Tabea Sterbak, Andreas Griesser, Erik Glatt, Rolf Westerteiger, Maximilian Luczak, Philipp Eichheimer, Math 2 Market
    • Virtual Design of Next-Generation Adsorptive Filters
      Tabea Sterbak, Andreas Wiegmann, Philipp Eichheimer, Andreas Stiefelmaier, Math 2 Market
    • A Preliminary Evaluation of Adsorption Performance of Activated Carbon Materials at Various Operation Conditions
      Miao Li, Atmus Filtration Technologies
    • Electret Filter Interactions with Particles and Droplets
      Hooman Tafreshi, Amit Kumar, Behnam Pourdeyhimi, North Carolina State University

FILTCON25 Abstracts

  • New and Improved Liquid Separations Methods or Principles

    • Mission Zero Disruptive and Sustainable Water Filtration Media
      Friedrich Edelmeier, Haver & Boecker Wire Weaving Division

    • High-Performance Separations: Superhydrophobic PVDF and 3D Printing
      Rigoberto Advincula, University of Tennessee

    • How to Select the Right Filtration System
      Kalyan Roy, Suzikline

  • Membrane and Filter Media

    • Amine-Functionalized Membrane and Mixed Media for Halogenated Compound Separation
      Sam Thompson, Dibakar Bhattacharyya, University of Kentucky

    • Benefits of Polydisperse Fiber Distributions
      Kathlyn Mealio, Kevin South, Atmus Filtration Technologies

    • ProTex: Energy Saving Filter Media
      Svasti Malik, Manoj Garg, Mansi Garg, Intensiv Filter Himenviro Technologies GmbH

    • Zero Added PFAS Filtration Media for a Cleaner World
      Dimitry Papkov, Goutham Viswanadam, Sudheer Jinka, Hollingsworth & Vose

    • Expansion of Disruptor®’s Water Filtration Capabilities Utilizing Functionalized Additives
      Zachery Winek, Rebecca Rock, Erik Nelson, Ahlstrom

    • Benefits and Challenges of Filter Cleaning in Post-Consumer Recycling Applications
      Heather Bass, Carolina Process Equipment Cleaning

    • Sustainable Filter Media Development
      Kyung-Ju Choi, Clean & Science USA

  • Emerging Contaminants: PFAS, Micro/Nanoplastics, and More

    • Removal and Study of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances by Various Techniques
      Ashish Bandekar, GESSNER

    • Emerging Contaminants of Concern for Drinking Water Supplies
      Peter Cartwright, Cartwright Consulting Co., LLC

    • PFAS Treatment Strategies for Drinking Water: Balancing Uncertainties in Design
      Angela Fasnacht, Kolyan Chakraverty, Princeton University

  • Liquid Filter Elements and Design

    • Standard Lab Cake Filtration Analysis in the Agriculture Industry
      Xi Yang, Corteva

    • Cleaning System for Metal Fiber Oil Filtration Elements: A Sustainable Approach
      Angela Isibor, Bekaert Fiber Technologies

    • Strengthening Hybrid Polyolefinic Aerogels with Supramolecular Chemistry for Filtration Applications
      Moni Mahesh Ghosh, Sadhan Jana, University of Akron

    • New Method to Qualify Liquid Filters Simulating Real-Life Conditions
      Vincent Edery, IFTS

    • Performance Evaluation of PFAS Removal Using Combinatorial Treatment Solutions: Lessons Learned Across Diverse Matrices
      Angela Fasnacht, Christopher Komline, Princeton University

  • Indoor Air Quality

    • From MERV to IAQ: The Complicated Relationship
      Thad Ptak, T.J. Ptak & Associates

    • Filtration and Air Cleaning Strategies to Improve and Maintain Acceptable IEQ
      Christopher Muller, Hanjong Yoo, AAF International

    • Advances in Nanofiber Filters
      Wallace Leung, Hong Kong Polytechnic University

  • Modeling

    • Simulation of Adsorption-Based Processes for Contaminant Removal
      Philipp Eichheimer, Andreas Weber, Tabea Sterbak, Andreas Wiegmann, Math2Market GmbH

    • Benefits of Polydisperse Fiber Distributions
      Thad Ptak, T.J. Ptak & Associates

    • Measurement and Modelling of Pinhole Leaks on Pleated Filter Panels
      Francisco Romay, Qisheng Ou, David Pui, University of Minnesota Twin Cities

  • Testing and Standards

    • Are Current Standards Really New or Improved?
      R. Vijaykumar, AERFIL

    • Standardized Test Methods: Pitfalls and Sources of Variability
      Thad Ptak, T.J. Ptak & Associates

    • Wildfire Smoke: A Stringent Test for HVAC Air Filters
      Tanya Shirman, Sissi Liu, Metalmark Innovations

    • Filtration’s Role in Infectious Aerosol Control: ASHRAE Standard 241
      Jonathan Rajala, AAF International

  • Filter Components and Equipment

    • Is Baghouse Filter Innovation Dead?
      Fred Lybrand, Filter Holdings

    • PFAS-Free Hydrophobic Filtration Solutions for a Sustainable Future
      Kent Williamson, Ahlstrom

    • The Impact of Wildfire Smoke Loading on HVAC Filters
      Shibo Wang, Qisheng Ou, David Pui, University of Minnesota Twin Cities

  • Filter Media for Air Filtration

    • Charge Distribution and Durability Impact on Meltblown Electret Fabrics’ Filtration Performance
      Ivan Moldavchuk, Avik Kumar, Stephen Nageotte, University of Georgia

    • Spunbond Web with Higher Spot-to-Spot Uniformity for Filtration
      Saravanan Andan, Magnera

    • Strengthening Hybrid Polyolefinic Aerogels with Supramolecular Chemistry for Filtration Applications
      Gajanan Bhat, Ivan Moldavchuk, Sudhagar Mani, Stephen Nageotte, University of Georgia

  • Technologies for Gaseous Pollutant Removal

    • Adsorption Filtration of Harmful Chemicals for Clean Air
      Miao Li, Matt Louison, Atmus Filtration Technologies

    • The Purification of Biogas: Removal of Contaminants in Modern Designs
      Kenneth Winston, Martin O’Brian, Calgon Carbon

    • Advances and Trends in Air Cleaning: The Control of Nitrogen Oxides from Motor Vehicle Exhaust
      Christopher Muller, AAF International

    • Citrate-Based Ionic Liquids Impregnated on Nanoporous Activated Carbon for Air Purification
      Cecilia Abella, University of Hawaii at Manoa

  • Modeling

    • Digital Workflow to Optimize Pressure Drop in Pleated Filters
      Christopher Kühnle, Liping Cheng, Andreas Wiegmann, Philipp Eichheimer, Math2Market GmbH

    • A Streamlined Computational Framework for Predicting Particle Capture in Heterogeneous Filters
      Muhammad Jabarifar, Jeffrey Marshall, University of Vermont

    • Solvent Resistance and Adsorption Mechanism Studies of Deep Eutectic Solvents on Polyvinylidene Fluoride
      Odianosen Ewah, Isabel Escobar, University of Kentucky

  • Fundamental Research

    • Ion Exchanger Prepared by Surface Sulfonation of Poly Styrene-Ethylene/Butylene-Styrene Nonwovens for Water Filtration
      Eunkyoung Shim, North Carolina State University; Yang Yu, Piana Nonwovens

    • Fiber Diameter of Meltblown Nano- and Microfiber Media
      Lu Liu, Alkegen

    • High-Surface-Area Polymer Gels for Oil-Water Separation
      Sadhan Jana, Pratik Gotad, University of Akron

  • Industry Roundtable

    • Career Opportunities in the Field of Filtration
      Invitation-only student discussion featuring filtration professionals from academia and industry

  • Wastewater Treatment

    • Magnetic Nanocomposite for Environmental Remediation
      Pranto Paul, J. Zach Hilt, University of Kentucky

    • Pretreatment of Acidic, High-TDS Wastewater Using Aeration: Analysis of Residual Solids and Filtration Efficiency
      Arturo Zelaya Gealdinno, Alvarro Pallais, Atmus Filtration Technologies

    • Hybrid Nonwoven Filter Media Development for Stormwater Runoff Treatment
      Eunkyoung Shim, North Carolina State University

  • Automotive Filtration

    • Development of a GPF Catalyst to Optimize Filter Efficiency for Gasoline MPV Vehicles
      Hyeon Ung Shin, Hyundai Motor Company

    • Impact of Water on Lube and CV Filtration in Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engines
      Jonathan Sheumaker, Atmus Filtration Technologies

    • Strategies to Prevent Shedding and Enhance Media Production Durability
      Huanling Liu, Yuan-Jung Chen, Atmus Filtration Technologies

  • Biopharmaceutical Filtration and Carbon Capture

    • Advanced Filtration Techniques Using Depth Filtration and Tangential Flow Filtration for Efficient AAV2 Purification
      Mara Baughman-Leach, University of Kentucky

    • Carbonic Anhydrase-Immobilized Textile Gas-Liquid Contactor for CO₂ Capture
      Jialong Shen, Sonja Salmon, North Carolina State University

    • Electrically Operated Sorbent-Coated Carbon Fiber Modules for Wind Energy Direct Air Capture
      Inyoung Jang, Ryan Lively, Georgia Institute of Technology

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