We are honored to have Dr. Vishal Bansal as our distinguished speaker in the session of Innovative Materials and Technologies for Sustainable Filtration at the upcoming World Filtration Institute 2024 Annual Conference (WFI 2024), December 3–4, 2024, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST.
Dr. Cédric Vallet is the Head of Product Management & Business Development – Filtration Division, at Ahlstrom (in France). He has 20 years of experience in Filtration; in R&D, then in Sales & Marketing. Expertise in filtration media manufacturing and various air & liquid applications. He led the Ahlstrom FiltEV® launch, a new platform of high-performance filtration materials for Electric Vehicles. He received his Ph.D. in 2006 from the University of Rennes (FR) and Engineering Master’s Degree in Chemistry, ENSCR, 2002.
Dr. Vallet is a dedicated supporter of the WFI education program, contributing significantly to the global filtration industry. His efforts to enhance filtration knowledge and technology demonstrate a deep commitment to the field, benefiting the broader community through improved understanding and innovations for a clean, healthy, and sustainable world.
Date: December 3, 2024
Time: 10:35am - 10:50am EST
Title: Innovative HVAC Filtration Media for a More Sustainable Future
Abstract
Whether in our homes, workplaces, or vehicles, the demand for safe and healthy indoor environments is growing around the world. In this situation, air filtration is essential for protecting people from airborne contaminants such as particles, microorganisms, and gases.
With the global sustainability transition taking hold and looking to the future, there is a clear trend toward filters and HVAC systems that not only effectively clean the air but also lower their overall carbon footprint. The integration of sustainability into our innovation strategy is a commitment to responsibility, shaping the way we develop and manufacture the upcoming generation of filter media.
During the presentation, two main approaches will be discussed through recent product development examples. First, Core Sustainability concentrates on selecting raw materials (fibers, binders, chemicals) and processing them in a more sustainable way. PFAS-Free solutions for HVAC filtration focus today’s expectations. Second, Functional Sustainability concentrates on developing filtration solutions with improved performances to reduce the environmental impact of the filtration step for the end customers. Longer filter lifetime and lower pressure drop represent, at this stage, the most promising routes. From cradle to grave the presentation will illustrate how air filtration materials are becoming a strong ally in the quest for a more sustainable future.
About WFI 2024:
The World Filtration Institute 2024 Annual Conference (WFI 2024) will be held online, December 3–4, 2024, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST. The theme of this conference is "Sustainable Filtration Solutions for a Cleaner and Healthier World." It will be an internationally leading expert conference addressing the latest advances in filtration and separation technologies and their critical roles in healthy living, surrounding environments, and a clean, sustainable world for current and future generations. The virtual conference will feature the following sessions:
1. Sustainable Filtration for A Healthier Indoor Environment
2. Filtration Advances for Emerging Technologies
3. Innovative Materials and Technologies for Sustainable Filtration
4. Circular Economy and Sustainable Water Solutions
5. Regulatory Trends and Standards Updates
6. Artificial Intelligence in Advanced Filtration Solutions
