Articles Archives

2024-05-14 | Articles

What Makes a Plug-In Air Freshener Work?

Check out a video that shows the porous polymers inside a plug-in air freshener and how they make it work!

2024-04-24 | Articles

Porous Membranes: A Comprehensive Guide

Porous membranes are critical in many industries, providing efficient filtration and separation solutions. These membranes are engineered to allow certain…

2024-04-23 | Articles

Advancing Healthcare Safety Through Enhanced Viral Filtration in Medical Devices

In the realm of healthcare, where the lives and well-being of patients and medical professionals are paramount, the conversation about…

2024-04-17 | Absorb

Introduction to Pore Size & Flow in Porous Media

In porous plastics, pores are the solid surface openings through which gases, liquids, and smaller particles can flow. The morphology—size,…

2024-02-14 | Absorb

Gas Absorbing Materials: Innovative Solutions for Filters and Vents

Gas-absorbing materials are a crucial aspect of material science. With the advent of innovative technologies and materials, these absorbing agents…

2023-10-05 | Apply

Fiber Matrix: Using Porous Fiber for Fluid Management

Fiber matrix is a material known for its unique characteristics and versatile applications. In this blog post, we will delve…

2023-06-16 | Absorb

The Many Paths Towards Sustainability

You’ve no doubt heard the word ‘sustainability’ recently. It’s one of the latest topics concerning manufactured products. Can it be…

2023-06-15 | Articles

As seen in Clinical Lab Products – “Advanced Design for Filtered Pipetting”

Pipette design has taken a quantum leap forward. The modern pipette and its components have undergone significant evolution and practical…

2021-08-13 | Absorb

Porous Materials Enhance Microfluidic Applications

Learn more about how porous materials can enhance the performance of a microfluidic device by helping to manipulate small amounts…

2020-12-01 | Articles

What is Macro-Venting?

Macro-venting pertains to the use of high air permeable, liquid repelling membranes to allow pressure and/or temperature differences between the…

2020-11-17 | Articles

Life after COVID-19: What it means for your next-generation diagnostic devices

Nov. 18, 2020 What is happening as we move to the next generation of post-COVID diagnostic testing? As at-home sample…

2020-04-20 | Articles

Saliva Swabs Made from High-Purity Porous Media Increase COVID-19 Test Accuracy

April 20, 2020 Diagnostic test manufacturers are developing more saliva-based tests because saliva is easy to collect and inexpensive. Learn…

2020-03-29 | Articles

Aerosol Barrier Pipette Tip Filters Lead the Way in COVID-19 Testing

March 27, 2020 POREX aerosol barrier pipette tip filters are required for all laboratory tests for COVID-19. Learn more about…

2020-03-18 | Articles

Welcome to the wonderful world of filtration

Filtration impacts every aspect of our lives. People are most familiar with the air dust filters in the HVAC unit…

2020-03-18 | Articles

Porex in your Pocket

Porous vents are used in many small electronic devices to help protect the components from water, oil, dust and other…

2020-03-17 | Articles

Wicking Plays a Key Role in Diagnostics and Healthcare

Wicking, or capillarity is the ability of liquids to flow through very narrow openings. The flow motion occurs without the…

2020-03-17 | Apply

How Porex Improves Inkjet Printer Cartridge Efficiency

Porex is committed to making the world safer, healthier and more productive. A good example of how our components improve…

2020-03-16 | Articles

Why Manufacturers Should Stop Using Ceramic Wicks in Plug-In Air Fresheners

The demand for high-quality, long-lasting air fresheners is growing. As sales rise, many manufacturers are reconsidering the materials they use.…

2020-03-16 | Articles

The Important Role Porex Plays in a Life-Changing Moment

March 2, 2020 Our Global Development Director shares her recent video taking apart a pregnancy test to show the porous…

2019-12-16 | Articles

Porex Takes Home 2019 Outstanding Corporate Innovator Award from the PDMA

Dec. 16, 2019 We were honored to accept the OCI Award from the PDMA along with the Gorilla Glue Company.

2019-12-13 | Absorb

What is Porous Plastic?

Explore what porous plastic means, the types of porous plastic, and what types of functions it can provide in an…

2019-12-13 | Articles

What are IP-Rated Protection Vents, and What Are They Used For?

Dec. 13, 2019 Learn more about IP Rated protection vents, including what the IP rating means and what they are…

2019-12-13 | Articles

Protecting the Nation’s Blood Supply Line with Porous Plastic Components

Dec. 13, 2019 It's essential that the materials used in the devices that test, collect and analyze blood samples do…