Fully Biodegradable (Green) Filter Media for Medical, Transportation, Defense and Related Applications

TECHNOLOGY SUMMARY

Billions of masks, home filters and industrial filters are disposed after single use which will result in gigantic quantities of landfill harmful to the environment. We have developed Merv 13 efficiency innovative 100% biobased biodegradable filter media which has wide range of applications - medical and beyond.

AREA/MATURITY/AWARDS

Primary Application Area: Healthcare & Medical Devices

Technology Development Status: Ready to Market

Technology Readiness Level: TRL 6

Vetted Programs/Awards: Grant # P42 ES027723-01A1 from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)


SHOWCASE SUMMARY

Organization Type: Academic/Gov Lab

Website: https://fcmf.utk.edu


GOVT/EXTERNAL FUNDING SOURCES

External Funding to Date: Grant # P42 ES027723-01A1 from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)