Queensland COVID-19 research

This page of Queensland’s research related to the COVID-19 pandemic is compiled from information provided by Queensland universities and research institutes.

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• New virus-filtering mask material developed by QUT to be fast-tracked to market April 2020

  A new material, developed by QUT process engineer Dr Thomas Rainey and his research team, is very effective at removing particles smaller than 100 nanometres, the size range of virus droplets. The material is easier to breathe through than high-quality face masks including surgical masks which is important for people with existing respiratory issues. The mask can be quickly made in large quantities using simple equipment and is biodegradable. Made from agriculture and forestry waste material, it has been thoroughly tested and compared with high-quality commercially available masks. In a joint venture between QUT and Innovyz announced in July 2020, a new company - CelluAir, will work to scale up the technology to bring it to market as soon as possible.

  #Advanced manufacturing

  Centre

  Science and Engineering Faculty, School of Mechanical Medical & Process Engineering
  Queensland University of Technology

  Contact details

  Dr Thomas Rainey
  Coordinator
  t.rainey@qut.edu.au
  +61 7 3138 1977

  Collaborations

  • Co-researcher: Dr Graham Johnson
  • Joint Venture: CelluAir - Innovyz Institute