Flattening the COVID-19 Curve with Porous Polymers

May 27, 2020 at 11:00 am EST

Porous polymers are the unknown science behind many of the products used in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.  From diagnostic tests to UV disinfection chambers and countless other applications, the different types and functions of porous polymers can be used to improve product performance and flatten the COVID-19 curve.

Join Avi Robbins, Porex vice president of product development and R&D, as he explains how to use porous polymers in specific applications being used to flatten the COVID-19 curve.  Among the applications they will explore in the webinar are:

• Diagnostic testing components recommended by the CDC test protocol for COVID-19 sample collection and analysis
• Diagnostic testing components approved or in process with FDA to allow patient testing at the point of care
• Microporous PTFE solutions for UV reaction chambers to increase disinfection
• Foam solutions for N95 masks and other personal protection equipment (PPE)
• Infection prevention solutions for use in hospitals to prevent healthcare-associated infections of frontline healthcare workers and patients
• Ventilator component solutions that improve the safety, performance and patient outcomes of ventilator systems
• Filtration, wicking and venting solutions across blood management and drug delivery devices

Attendees will learn about the three core technologies of porous polymers used in these COVID-19 applications – sintered particles, bonded fiber, and open-cell foam – and how they are used inside finished products to achieve key functionalities such as absorption, filtration, venting or wicking.  For each application, we will discuss key design & assembly questions for the porous components that engineers should keep in mind when designing the end device. 

Who should watch this webinar:

Perfect for design and manufacturing engineers who have either a potential product concept or need to improve an existing product, this webinar will explore the science behind specific applications being used to flatten the COVID-19 curve and how to pick the materials most suitable for your design needs.

What you will learn in this webinar:

• Learn the science behind specific applications related to flattening the COVID-19 curve
• Learn what critical CDC and FDA guidelines mean with regards to the materials you choose in testing applications
• Understand what questions to ask when designing these applications so that the right material is selected
• Explore how each porous plastic technology can be used to achieve the key functionalities related to these specific applications – including absorption, filtration, venting, and wicking

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