GEO₂ Technologies Unveils New Filtration Technology At AFS Conference On Emission Solutions

Woburn, MA - GEO₂ Technologies Inc., a leading developer of multifunctional filters for next-generation clean diesel solutions, recently unveiled its cutting-edge filtration technology at this year's American Filtration & Separations Society (AFS) Conference on Emission Solutions in Transportation. During the conference, Bilal Zuberi, Ph.D., vice president of product development for GEO₂ Technologies, delivered a presentation on the advances in materials science that make it possible for clean diesel to become a reality today. The event, held October 15 – 18 at the Kensington Court Hotel in Ann Arbor, Mich., highlighted the latest innovations in addressing current challenges and engineered solutions in the emissions control industry.

In light of the health risks associated with automotive emissions, increasingly-strict standards and skyrocketing crude oil prices, the need for clean transportation technology has never been more critical. In response, GEO₂ has designed a cross-linked microstructure for extruded honeycomb filters and catalyst/membrane supports that is enabling more effective and efficient clean diesel systems. Clean diesel has emerged as one of the most viable solutions on the market for addressing emissions control challenges while achieving 20 to 30 percent better fuel efficiency than gasoline-powered vehicles.

"Developing effective and sustainable solutions for mitigating emissions control concerns is paramount today, as the discussion about the environmental and economic benefits of diesel-powered vehicles continues to take center stage," said Zuberi. "By participating in forums such as the AFS Conference, we hope to introduce the industry to viable, progressive solutions to reducing automotive emissions while increasing fuel efficiency and vehicle performance. Based on a patented, cross-linked microstructure, our filter is the only high-temperature filter to enable the complex work of diesel emissions reduction within a single filter without sacrificing engine performance. This microstructure also makes it possible for us to use different material chemistries for different filtration applications."

During his presentation, Zuberi discussed the science behind the filters – the first of their kind to simultaneously achieve high permeability, low backpressure, high filtration efficiency and the robustness required for harsh mechanical and chemical environments. In addition, Zuberi demonstrated how this new microstructure can be applied to non-automotive applications such as air-oil filtration, absorptive separation and pre-filtration.

The AFS is the premier organization in North America dedicated to R&D, problem solutions and technology transfer in filtration and separation for the benefit of industrial processes, individual health and a clean environment. The 3rd International AFS Conference brings together leading emission and exhaust parts and system suppliers, industry engine builders/OEMs and industry leaders making strategic investments to set the pace of innovation. Zuberi's presentation, as well as the conference as a whole, will provide perspective and critical information on transportation industry standards and filtration product innovation driving developments in clean technology.

SOURCE: GEO₂ Technologies