Introduction

PTFE membrane materials have been developed for more than half a century, and the development of breathable membrane applications is a nearly 30-year event, making positive contributions to the development of many industries. From distillation separation to seawater desalination, from industrial production to new energy vehicles, from medical care to artificial additives, from power transmission to electronic devices, PTFE breathable membranes have been widely used. With the development trend of innovative design and engineering technology, PTFE breathable membranes continue to introduce new applications in the industry.

Application Extension of PTFE Waterproof Membrane in Low Altitude Aircraft

In the field of flight, while people are still paying attention to SpaceX's Falcon Heavy test flights, low altitude aircraft have already ignited the low altitude economy heat. The most popular product among them is the eVTOL, which stands for Electric Vertical Take-off and Landing, and may overturn people's transportation patterns in the future. PTFE waterproof membrane has been widely used in outdoor products for a long time, and the power, perception, and positioning systems of low altitude aircraft also face challenges from outdoor environments and the performance of the aircraft itself. The excellent hydrophobic performance of Membrane Solutions’ PTFE waterproof membrane can reduce the risk requirements of low altitude aircraft, improve the research and development speed of industry products, and provide long-lasting consistent performance.

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 Image: Principle of Breathable Membrane

The Potential of PTFE Breathable Membrane in the Field of Carbon Neutrality and Carbon Absorption

From the Kyoto Protocol in 1997 to the signing of the Paris Climate Agreement in 2015, carbon neutrality has gradually moved from a concept to action. Under the global consensus of protecting the environment, carbon neutrality technology continues to advance and be practiced in various regions.

Image: Progress of National Emission Reduction Commitment (NDC)

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Membrane adsorption is an effective way to capture greenhouse gases in various carbon neutral technologies. PTFE breathable membranes, with their high efficiency and easy maintenance, can be widely used in various industries such as industry, energy, chemical, and automotive, providing solutions to alleviate severe emission pressures. Their enormous potential for application requires the participation of more partners.

PTFE Hydrophobic Breathable Membrane: A New Choice for Freeze-dried Membrane

Freeze-drying process is a low-temperature technology that rapidly dries and prevents deterioration by freezing substances such as ice or solvents in a mixed material under vacuum conditions, directly transforming the solid state into a gaseous state without passing through the liquid state. The traditional freeze-drying process mainly uses stainless steel containers, but the stainless steel tray needs to be covered, which leads to uneven thermal efficiency and cross contamination. The new freeze-drying box adopts a disposable plastic design and adopts direct membrane covering and breathable technology. The PTFE hydrophobic breathable membrane is a new choice for freeze-dried membranes, which can withstand extremely low temperatures and effectively sterilize. With years of experience in PTFE hydrophobic breathable membranes, Membrane Solutions provides top customers in the industry with radiation resistant sterilization products, with a variety of specifications and models to choose from.

PTFE Porous Membrane Applications Boost AI Computing Power

Against the backdrop of rapid development in the artificial intelligence industry, the construction of data computing power revolution is in full swing around the world. The demand for chips from leading company NVIDIA continues to rise, and the thermal power of its products has also been upgraded from several hundred kilowatts to over a kilowatt. The heat dissipation of servers is also a headache for the industry. There are countless solutions available, ranging from air cooling, water cooling to liquid cooling systems, constantly upgrading. Regardless of how the medium changes, PTFE porous membranes have always played a stable role in different applications. The PTFE porous membrane of Membrane Solutions can handle impurities, high and low temperatures, and organic matter with ease, which can enhance the computing power of the AI industry.

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Image: Nvidia Chip

Conclusion

PTFE breathable membrane has excellent performance in functional applications such as breathability, heat dissipation, filtration, and adsorption. We have accumulated a wealth of industry knowledge in life sciences, microelectronics, and water treatment, and provide self-produced products for global customers.

Membrane Solutions has never stopped following up on the development of new applications in the industry. The downstream of PTFE breathable membranes is a highly promising application development field. Starting from the first breathable filter, we continuously provide customers with various types of products they need. By continuously accumulating industry experience and exploring more possibilities for PTFE breathable membranes, Membrane Solutions has professional R&D and application technicians, combined with mature manufacturing and market development platforms, to provide a wider range of industry solutions.

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https://www.unep.org/zh-hans/resources/2024nianpaifangchajubaogao

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