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PL

Plenary

Day: 30 June 2026
Time: 10:45 - 12:00 h

12:00 hh - Lunch

K01

K01 - Keynote Lecture 01

Day: 30 June 2026
Time: 13:00 - 14:15 h
Room 1

G01

G01 - Face Masks

Day: 30 June 2026
Time: 13:00 - 14:15 h
Room 3

Session Chair:
Prof. Jennifer Niessner


Next generation FFP2: Simulation-based optimization of processes and media for filtering face pieces

R. Kirsch*, C. Mercier, W. Arne, S. Antonov, Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics (ITWM); E. Dahrmann, IMSTec GmbH; T. Kara, Reifenhäuser Reicofil, Germany

Limited gas protection in filtering facepiece respirators containing activated carbon

D. Tobjörk*, M. Sundqvist, FOI, Swedish Defence Research Agency, Sweden

Design and development of 3D structured personalised nose mask for better protection of human respiratory health from air pollutants in asthma patients

M. Basak*, S. Bakshi, S. Mukherjee, National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT); A. Mitra, Visva Bharati University; A. Mukhopadhyay, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar, India

G02

G02 - Dust Separation

Day: 30 June 2026
Time: 13:00 - 14:15 h
Room 4

Session Chair:
Prof. Achim Dittler


Flow field improvement for the optimization of the performances of a pulse-jet baghouse

A. Ginestet*, D. Pugnet, M. Robitu, CETIAT - Centre Technique des Industries Aérauliques et Thermiques, France

Operations For The Bag Filter System: PROJET MEGA®

M. Garg*, Intensiv-Filter Himenviro Gmbh, Germany

L01

L01 - Centrifugal Separation

Day: 30 June 2026
Time: 13:00 - 14:15 h
Room 2

Experimental study on the separation efficiency and pressure drop of selected industrial hycrocyclone geometries with 2-inch inlet dimension

T. Condrut*, T. Senfter, C. Mayerl, M. Berger, T. Kofler, E. Leusmann, M. Pillei, MCI - The Entrepreneurial School, Austria

14:15 hh - Coffee Break

K02

K02 - Keynote Lecture 02

Day: 30 June 2026
Time: 14:45 - 16:00 h
Room 1

F01

F01 - Sustainable Filter Elements and Media

Day: 30 June 2026
Time: 14:45 - 16:00 h
Room 2

Green competitiveness in action: How filtration and separation technologies are powering the sustainable economy

J. Verde*, Global Authority on Economic Resilience and Sustainable Development, Puerto Rico

From circular filtration materials to audit‑proof sustainability data: Physical–digital traceability enabled by SMX and validated with CETI

P. Wijns*, CleverSustainability, Germany; M. Marival, M. Vulliet, CETI - Centre Européen des Textiles Innovants, France

Sustainability-by-design in filtration: Pilot testing and fundamental research for sustainable filtration innovations

P. Wijns*, CleverSustainability, Germany; M. Marival, M. Vulliet, CETI – Centre Européen des Textiles Innovants, France

G03

G03 - Air Purification

Day: 30 June 2026
Time: 14:45 - 16:00 h
Room 3

Session Chair:
Prof. Gerhard Kasper


Miniature electrostatic precipitator

H. Salmela*, I. Kulmala, A. Säämänen, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Finland

Aeromobil: Testing and mathematical modelling of bioaerosol decontamination and evaluation of infection risk in indoor spaces

C. Hartl*, V. Sharp, C. Kirchnawy, G. Ettenberger, OFI - Austrian Research Institute for Chemistry and Technology; R. Zweiler, M. Goritschnig, K. Paar, K. Plank, GET - Güssing Energy Technologies GmbH, T. Neuhuber, B. Glinsner, ZSI - Centre for Social Innovation Ltd., Austria

Thermo-mechanical causes of microfiber release and fiber micro-damage in tumble drying: Filtratıon and emission control

M. Atila Özer*, M. Emin Çoban, H. Koc, Senol Çavuşoğlu, Beko; U. Kıvanç Şahin, Istanbul Technical University, Turkey

G04

G04 - Filter Test Systems

Day: 30 June 2026
Time: 14:45 - 16:00 h
Room 4

Session Chair:
Prof. Achim Dittler


Integrated HEPA/ULPA filter qualification: Linking ISO 29463 laboratory testing with ISO 14644 3 in situ cleanroom verification

S. Schütz*, K. Oelschlägel, S. Grosse, Topas GmbH, Germany, K. Alderson, Topas Inc., USA

Filter testing according to ISO 29461 – Air intake filter systems for rotary machinery

C. Kappelt*, M. Neukirch, J. Landgraf, R. Adam, J. Müller, Topas GmbH, Germany

Testing of human pathogenic microorganisms & allergens with a newly developed BSL 2 safety work bench compatible compact filter test rig

C. Hartl*, V. Sharp, C. Kirchnawy, G. Ettenberger, OFI - Austrian Research Institute for Chemistry and Technology; R. Zweiler, M. Goritschnig, K. Paar, K. Plank, GET - Güssing Energy Technologies GmbH; T. Neuhuber, B. Glinsner, ZSI - Centre for Social Innovation Ltd., Austria

16:00 hh - Coffee Break

K03

K03 - Keynote Lecture 03

Day: 30 June 2026
Time: 16:45 - 18:00 h
Room 1

Session Chair:
Prof. Gerhard Kasper


F02

F02 - Advanced Materials for Filters and Establishment of Test Facilities

Day: 30 June 2026
Time: 16:45 - 18:00 h
Room 2

L02

L02 - Digital Simulation Techniques for Filtration Processes

Day: 30 June 2026
Time: 16:45 - 18:00 h
Room 3

The potential of data-driven modelling in filtration processes

M. Fuhrmann*, H. Nirschl, M. Gleiß, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany

Towards 3D CFD-DEM simulation of solid-liquid multi-pass filter testing

K. Schmidt*, IT for Engineering (it4e) GmbH; G. M. Burhan, BinNova Microfiltration GmbH, Germany

L03

L03 - Sieving - Magnetic Separation - Aeration

Day: 30 June 2026
Time: 16:45 - 18:00 h
Room 4

Session Chair:
Dr. Harald Anlauf


G05

G05 - Industrial Applications

Day: 01 July 2026
Time: 09:00 - 10:15 h
Room 3

An integrated filtration management framework for natural gas value chain: From upstream production to distribution networks

M. Rasooly*, M. Saadatpour, F. Khalili, E. M. Homagerani, Isfahan Science and Technology Town, Iran

Sustainable antibacterial electrospun nanofiber media for high-performance air filtration applications

M. M. Shirmohammadi*, Termeh Mask Co.; Z. Shafiei, F. Golbabei, V. Shahbazian, S. Kalantary, M. R. Pourmand, E. Masoorian, K. Azam, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran

G06

G06 - Indoor Air Cleaners

Day: 01 July 2026
Time: 09:00 - 10:15 h
Room 4

Session Chair:
Dr. Ralf Kirsch


New standardized test methods for air cleaners – Influence of measurement instrumentation and test aerosol

S. Schumacher*, C. Asbach, N. Rudnik, A. Säämänen, Institute of Environment & Energy, Technology & Analytics e.V. (IUTA), Germany; I. Ehder-Gahm, H. Salmela, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Finland

Optimal filter thickness for indoor air purifiers

C. Lin, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; M. Lin, Johns Hopkins University; J. Lin, University of California; USA; Y.-M. Kuo, Chung Hwa University of Medical Technology, P-Y. Tsai, C.-W. Lin, S.-H. Huang, C.-C. Chen*, National Taiwan University, Taiwan

L04

L04 - Continuous Vacuum Cake Filtration

Day: 01 July 2026
Time: 09:00 - 10:15 h
Room 1

Separation of fine non-ferrous metal sulfide precipitates by vacuum filtration

S. Jayasekara*, T. Kinnarinen, S. Virolainen, LUT School of Engineering Sciences, Finland

Development of an autonomous vacuum belt filter for the adaptive filtration of mining waste

P. Hartmann*, M. Gleiß, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany

L05

L05 - Filtration and Adsorption I

Day: 01 July 2026
Time: 09:00 - 10:15 h
Room 2

Advancing FDM and SLS 3D-printed scaffolds for enhanced ammonium capture from water

N. Dehbashi Nia*, T. Kim, Bokseong Kim, Y. Park, Y. Hwang, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Korea; E. Repo, A. Hurskainen, LUT Lappeenranta University of Technology, Finland

Technical fiber of chemically transformed Polyacrylonitrile as a performant adsorbent of toxic industrial and pharmaceutical pollutants

M. Tahiri*, M. Saadouni, Hassan II University; O. Cherkaoui, A. Nadi, ESITH - REMTEX, Morocco

10:15 hh - Coffee Break

K04

K04 - Keynote Lecture 04

Day: 01 July 2026
Time: 10:45 - 12:00 h
Room 1

Session Chair:
Prof. Anthony Stickland


The dirty side of filtration – Possibilities, limits, and new developments in filter cake washing

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Bernhard Hoffner – Technical University of Applied Science Mannheim – Germany Prof. Dr. Urs Peuker – TU Bergakademie Freiberg – Germany

F03

F03 - Bio-based Polymers Versus Fossil Based Polymers

Day: 01 July 2026
Time: 10:45 - 12:00 h
Room 2

Biobased polymers for meltblown nonwovens

T. Hiller*, S. Ringger, L. Bonten, M. Azimian, German Institutes for Textil- and Fiber Research (DITF), Germany

Antimicrobial biobased meltblown filter materials functionalized with inorganic nanoparticles

G. Masionė*, M. Tichonovas, D. Čiužas, E. Krugly, D. Martuzevičius, Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania

Reimagining filtration: Biopolymer-based woven and nonwoven media for a circular future

A. Mukherjee*, National Institute of Fashion Technology, India

G07

G07 - Industrial Gas Cleaning

Day: 01 July 2026
Time: 10:45 - 12:00 h
Room 3

How high efficiency fabric filtration enables stable amine based carbon capture: insights from awg wuppertal

B. Karlsson*, Ahlstrom Sweden AB, Sweden; M. Koller, ANDRITZ AG, Austria

Industrial-scale field demonstration of integrated pm and nox removal using pleated SCR pellet catalyst filter bags in a wood waste incineration boiler

Y.-O. Park*, D.-K. Shin, K.-D. Kim, Deahan PNC Co., Ltd; S.-D. Kim, KIER - Korea Institute of Energy Research, South Korea

Purenat, the new biomimetic media that reinvents photocatalysis

N. Kinadjian Caplat*, C. Teixeira, Purenat, France

G08

G08 - Ambient Air Applications

Day: 01 July 2026
Time: 10:45 - 12:00 h
Room 4

Session Chair:
Prof. Jennifer Niessner


Results of the aerosolfd project on how air purifiers can improve air quality at metro stations

M. Lehmann*, S. Kunze, K. Kedwell‑Simmering, MANN+HUMMEL GmbH; C. Asbach, Institute of Environment & Energy, Technology & Analytics e.V. (IUTA), Germany; T. Canas, Metropolitano de Lisboa; Portugal; S. Agathokleous, T. Moreno, CSIC-IDAEA; C. Casado, Fundacion CARTIF, Spain; K. Alstrup-Jensen, The National Research Centre for the Working Environment, Denmark

Filtration performance of moss

S. Holfeld*; R. Heidenreich, M. Lauer, Institute of Air Handling and Refrigeration (ILK), Germany

Molecular filtration media, tailored to better air quality and new market needs

C. Prost*, S. Pigeot-Rémy, Ahlstrom Specialties SAS, France; L. Cerra, Ahlstrom Italia SpA, Italy

12:00 hh - Lunch

K05

K05 - Keynote Lecture 05

Day: 01 July 2026
Time: 13:00 - 14:15 h
Room 1

Session Chair:
Prof. Wilhelm Höflinger


F04

F04 - Enhancement of Filter Media Performance I

Day: 01 July 2026
Time: 13:00 - 14:15 h
Room 2

L06

L06 - Press Filters I

Day: 01 July 2026
Time: 13:00 - 14:15 h
Room 3

Session Chair:
Prof. Gernot Krammer


Modeling non-uniformities in plate-and-frame filter press operations

L. Dipilato*, G. Krammer, Graz University of Technology; J. Tausendschön, Research Center Pharmaceutical Engineering (RCPE), Austria

Advances in membrane filter plates for enhanced filter press efficiency

B. Fischer*, K. Podratzky, G. Börste, Lenser Filtration GmbH, Germany

L07

L07 - Filtration and Adsorption II

Day: 01 July 2026
Time: 13:00 - 14:15 h
Room 4

Bamboo based activated carbon - New products and applications development

M. Shen*, Huaqing Activated Carbon; H. Mingyu, Ningbo Tianyi Activated Carbon Co. Ltd., China

Enhancing commercial active carbon filters with locally sourced high-performance biomaterials

V. Rissanen*, A. Aguilar-Sánchez, K. Salminen, T. Tammelin, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland; O. Manninen, J. Aalto, AQVA Finland, Finland; K.-Y. Lee, Imperial College London, UK

PAC-assisted precoat filtration for removal of micropollutants in sewage and industrial wastewater

T. Buchwald*, A. Klinkert, Hoffmann Maschinen- und Apparatebau GmbH, Germany

14:15 hh - Coffee Break

F05

F05 - Poster Session

Day: 01 July 2026
Time: 14:45 - 16:00 h
Room 1

Session Chair:
Prof. Ioannis Nicolaou


Development of electrospun recycled polystyrene nanofibrous media supported by 3d-printed structures for efficient air filtration

F. A. Lima*, D. S. Correa, Nanotechnology National Laboratory for Agriculture (LNNA); M.L. Aguiar, V.G. Guerra, Federal University of São Carlos, Brazil

The operating pressure on stability of polypropylene hollow fiber verified by porometers

K.-S. Liao*, L.-W. Ku, Poretech Instrument Inc.; K.-Y. Lin, S.-E. Wu, Chung Yuan Christian University, Taiwan

Water interactions in nano- to macroscopic scale – Beyond state-of-the-art analytical tools for filter and membrane research

T. Virkkala*, A. Aguilar-Sanchez, V. Rissanen, T. Tammelin, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Finland

Development of air filter media produced by solution blow spinning using polylactic acid (pla)/lignin for nanoparticle removal

F. A. Lima*, G. M. J. Cabrini, L. A. C. Gonzaga, D. S. Correa, Embrapa Instrumentation; M. L. Aguiar, V. G. Guerra, Federal University of São Carlos, Brazil

Production of cellulose acetate nanofibers derived from sugarcane bagasse for application in air filtration membranes

L. A. Pimentel*, P. A. M. Chagas, G. da Mata Cardoso, M. L. Aguiar, Federal University of São Carlos, Brazil

Simulation-driven design and optimization of woven mesh regenerators for high-temperature heat pumps

J. Warnecke*, H. Schlebusch, C. Boltersdorf, GKD - Gebr. Kufferath AG, Germany

G09

G09 - Poster Session

Day: 01 July 2026
Time: 14:45 - 16:00 h
Room 3

Wetting behavior of different liquids on electret filters and on the base material of the filters

D. Stoll*, S. Antonyuk, University of Kaiserslautern-Landau (RPTU); S. Schumacher, B. Kroll, C. Asbach, Institute of Environment & Energy, Technology & Analytics e.V. (IUTA), Germany

Adhesion force measurements between particles under variation of relative humidity

F. Belter*, E. Schmidt, University of Wuppertal; V. Brandt, H. Kruggel-Emden, Technische Universität Berlin, Germany

Fiber entanglement effects on filtration efficiency and aging of filter media for particulate control in the steel industry

A. C. Coelho Vieira*, L. A. F. Sartori, F. A. Lima, M. L. Aguiar, Federal University of São Carlos; R. Sartim, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Brazil

Experimental evaluation of convergent–divergent geometries applied to natural gas treatment in the oil industry

M.L. Aguiar*, K. R. B. Melo, L. L. X. Augusto, G. C. Lopes, V. G. Guerra, Federal University of São Carlos, Brazil

G10

G10 - Poster Session

Day: 01 July 2026
Time: 14:45 - 16:00 h
Room 4

Session Chair:
Prof. Gerd Mauschitz


Testing of welding fume separators to ensure compliance with occupational exposure limits

D. Kochale*; R. Heidenreich, S. Herrmann, Institute of Air Handling and Refrigeration (ILK), Germany

Determination of separation efficiency for a spray mist system for dust suppression in tunnel construction

T. Senfter*, D. Hackl, C. Mayerl, M. Berger, T. Kofler, E. Leusmann, M. Pillei, MCI - The Entrepreneurial School; T. Hochsteiner, R. Galler, Montanuniversität Leoben, M. Halwachs, PORR Bau GmbH, Austria; R. Antretter, G. Neumann, BeMo Tunnelling GmbH; J. Kegenhoff, Korfmann Lufttechnik GmbH, Germany; M. Schöll, Brenner Basistunnel BBT SE, Italy

Scaling up the separation of fine dust from diffuse sources using electrically charged water spray mist

M. Weidemann*, M. Kaul, E. Schmidt, University of Wuppertal, Germany

Experimental study on NO₂-assisted regeneration in a gas cleaning model filter channel

O. Desens*, F.P. Hagen, J. Meyer, A. Dittler, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany

Microstructural analysis of multicomponent hetero-agglomerates formed in a turbulent pipe flow

J. Witte*, E. Schmidt, University of Wuppertal; V. Kolck, H. Kruggel-Emden, Technische Universität Berlin, Germany

Combined filtration of contaminants in lithium-ion battery manufacturing

D. Keßlau*; R. Heidenreich, D. Kochale, Institute of Air Handling and Refrigeration (ILK), Germany

L08

L08 - Poster Session

Day: 01 July 2026
Time: 14:45 - 16:00 h
Room 2

Session Chair:
Dr. Marco Gleiss


M01

M01 - Poster Session

Day: 01 July 2026
Time: 14:45 - 16:00 h
Room 5

Towards an effective model for counter-current flow in hollow fiber modules

L. Resyli*, R. Kirsch, S. Osterroth, Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics (ITWM); A. Klar, University of Kaiserslautern-Landau (RPTU), Germany

Critical raw material recovery with tailor-made nanofiltration membranes

M. Abel*, B. Bräsel, A. Limper, I. Rose, naion.tech, Germany

Preparation of bimetallic organic frameworks based on Fe-Ni imobilized in carbon fibers: Filtration of emerging contaminants from water

P. Prediger*, L. d. J. Chulluncuy Julcarima, N. Gabriele Camparotto, T. de Figueiredo Neves, State University of Campinas, Brazil

Membrane applications in agrochemical manufacturing

D. Clarke*, M. Chippendale, S. Genoud, Syngenta, UK

Application of artificial Intelligence for energy consumption optimization in a seawater desalination plant

F. Z. Benali*, H. Bachir Bouiadjra, H. Bouabdesselam, National Polytechnic School of Oran, Algeria

Overcoming membrane fouling in water purification: A comprehensive approach

Y. Ezaier*, A. Hader, Hassan II University, Morocco

Mechanistic insights into pretreatment-induced water quality changes and swro membrane fouling

D. Jang*, N. Kim, E. Lee, Hanbat National University, South Korea

Biocide-free nanocellulose antifouling coatings: A scalable and renewable solution for water filtration

A. Aguilar-Sánchez*, T. Tammelin-Peltonen, V. Rissanen, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Finland; B. Jalvo, Kemikalieinspektionen; J. Li, A. Mathew, Edouard Pesquet, Stockholm University, Sweden

F06

F06 - Enhancement of Filter Media Performance II

Day: 01 July 2026
Time: 16:45 - 18:00 h
Room 1

3D–textile based filters for biotechnological wastewater remediation, exhaust air purifitation, and for microplastic filtration

J. Sarsour*, B. Ewert, T. Stegmaier, N. Krasteva, German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research (DITF), Germany

Simulation of the filter performance of wire meshes for the filtration of polymer melts

C. Mercier*, R. Kirsch, S. Osterroth, D. Niedziela, D. Neusius, Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics (ITWM), Germany

G11

G11 - Adsorption

Day: 01 July 2026
Time: 16:45 - 18:00 h
Room 2

Session Chair:
Prof. Sergiy Antonyuk


Validated simulation of toluene sorption in 3D activated carbon for cabin air filtration

A. Stiefelmaier, P. Eichheimer, M. Luczak*, T. Sterbak, A. Wiegmann, Math2Market GmbH; F. Keller, MANN+HUMMEL GmbH, Germany

Effects of koh activation on CO2 adsorption in bamboo biochar

J. Heo*, D. Park, Korea Railroad Research Institute - KRRI, South Korea

Selective noble gas separation using a metal-organic framework filter system

M. Yoon*, Kyungpook National University, South Korea

L09

L09 - Press Filters II

Day: 01 July 2026
Time: 16:45 - 18:00 h
Room 3

Combining constant pressure and declining rate filtration to model high pressure dewatering rolls

A. D. Stickland*, N. I. K. Ekanayake, S. Hassan, University of Melbourne; D. R. Lester, RMIT University, Australia

Shear-assisted high-solids filtration of red mud using high pressure dewatering rolls

S. Hassan*, R. Cavalida, A. D. Stickland, The University of Melbourne, Australia

M02

M02 - Water Treatment

Day: 01 July 2026
Time: 16:45 - 18:00 h
Room 4

Coupling microfiltration with micropollutant degradation and adsorption through reactive membrane surface engineering

A. Schulze*, K. Fischer, Z. Niavarani, M. Schmidt, D. Breite; Leibniz Institute of Surface Engineering (IOM), Germany

Cornerstone: Integrated technologies and digital solutions for circular water, energy, and solute recovery from industrial wastewater

C. A. Quist-Jensen*, I. Bousrih, H. F. Sulaiman, S. Díaz-Quezada, A. Ali, Aalborg University

F07

F07 - PFAS-Free Filter Media and PFAS Separation

Day: 02 July 2026
Time: 09:00 - 10:15 h
Room 1

Session Chair:
Prof. Wilhelm Höflinger


G12

G12 - Pleated Filter

Day: 02 July 2026
Time: 09:00 - 10:15 h
Room 2

Session Chair:
Dr. Matthias Waldenmaier


L10

L10 - Depth Filtration I

Day: 02 July 2026
Time: 09:00 - 10:15 h
Room 3

Session Chair:
Dr. Lars Spelter


M03

M03 - Biotechnical Applications

Day: 02 July 2026
Time: 09:00 - 10:15 h
Room 4

PES nanofibers for cost-effective, high efficiency prefiltration in bioprocessing

K. Higginson*, J. Laastad, F. Rezaei, B. Swortzel, Hollingsworth & Vose, USA

10:15 hh - Coffee Break

F08

F08 - Filter Media Characterization

Day: 02 July 2026
Time: 10:45 - 12:00 h
Room 1

Estimation of separation size of nonwoven metallic filter media based on probability model

S. Ishikawa*, Y. Yoshida, Kansai Wire Netting Co., Ltd., Japan

Water permeability measurements of porous filter media with poroluxTM revo porometer

M. Ängeslevä*, W. Motyka, D. Dutczak, A. Sobolewska, I. Struzynska-Piron, E. Pattyn, Aptco Technologies GmbH, Germany

From µCT to digital twin: AI-based characterization of nonwoven filtration media

C. Kühnle*, A. Grießer, R. Westerteiger, E. Glatt, M. Luczak, T. Sterbak, A. Wiegmann, Math2Market GmbH, Germany

G13

G13 - Mist and Droplets

Day: 02 July 2026
Time: 10:45 - 12:00 h
Room 2

L11

L11 - Depth Filtration II

Day: 02 July 2026
Time: 10:45 - 12:00 h
Room 3

M04

M04 - Membrane Characterization

Day: 02 July 2026
Time: 10:45 - 12:00 h
Room 4

Session Chair:
Prof. Pierre-Yves Pontalier


State of the art on methods for analyzing pores and the filtration efficiency of microfiltration membranes

N. Petillon*, IFTS Institut de la Filtration et des Techniques Séparatives, France

New standards available to qualify ultra and nano filtration membranes

N. Petillon*, IFTS Institut de la Filtration et des Techniques Séparatives, France

Tracking microplastic transport in hollow fiber membranes by fluorescence and pore network modeling

R.I. Peinador*, IFTS - Institute of Filtration & Techniques of Separation, France

12:00 hh - Lunch

F09

F09 - Surface Functionalization of Filter Media I

Day: 02 July 2026
Time: 13:00 - 14:15 h
Room 1

Session Chair:
Dr. Lars Spelter


Functionalised PU foam as a platform for transforming waste to fuel

S. Chavan*, P. Mayall, The Vita Group ; M. Lathbury, D. Carlotta-Jones, Wastewater Fuels, UK

Dry impregnation solutions for MOFs

L. Monin*, S. Bouzouita, Fibroline S.A., France

Reducing total polar materials in frying oil using a functionalized filter pad

R. Rock*, Ahlstrom Filtration, USA; C. Läck, Ahlstrom Sweden AB, Sweden; S. Pigeot-Rémy, Ahlstrom Specialties, France

G14

G14 - Modelling and Simulation I

Day: 02 July 2026
Time: 13:00 - 14:15 h
Room 2

Mathematical modelling of an ionizer-assisted filter system

A. Vora*, T. van der Zwaag, A. Bankodad, S. Haep, Institute of Environment & Energy, Technology & Analytics e.V. (IUTA), Germany

Numerical investigation on the influence of fiber bundles on the flow resistance and filtration efficiency of nonwovens

A. Charvet*, N. Bardin-Monnier, D. Thomas, Lorraine University; S. Bourrous, Autorité de Sûreté Nucléaire et de Radioprotection, France; R. Kirsch, Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics (ITWM), Germany

Thermo-fluid-dynamic characterization of pulse jet cleaning of fabric filter bag units through computational fluid dynamic simulations

G. V. Messa, Politecnico di Milano; C. Maggi*, L. Montanelli, Clean Air Europe S.r.l., Italy

L12

L12 - Filtration Fundamentals and Lab Scale Tests

Day: 02 July 2026
Time: 13:00 - 14:15 h
Room 3

Session Chair:
Prof. Ioannis Nicolaou


Including pore channel tortuosity in ergun´s equation using spheres packing of different sizes

R. Pereira Dias*, Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Portugal

Experimental benchmark tests for the validation of cfd-dem simulation of cake filtration

N. Benz*, S. Antonyuk, RPTU University Kaiserslautern-Landau, Germany

The impact of mineralogical composition on tailings dewatering by pressure filtration: Emphasis on clay type and case study presentation

L. Bonanni*, A. Grosso, F. Kaswalder, Diemme Filtration Srl; M. Carpenito, University of Ferrara, Italy

M05

M05 - Ultrafiltration

Day: 02 July 2026
Time: 13:00 - 14:15 h
Room 4

Session Chair:
Dr. Qian Zhang


Mapping the performance of charged nanocellulose-enabled ultrafiltration membranes

T. Levä*, H. Ghimire, M. Mäkelä, T. Tammelin, A. Khakalo, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland; J. Nieminen, LUT School of Engineering Sciences, Finland; C. Pflieger, Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS, Germany

Fabrication of biobased electrospun and electrosprayed polymer membranes for water ultrafiltration

D. Martuzevičius*, G. Masionė, D. Čiužas, M. Tichonovas, T. Prasauskas, I. Urniežaitė, Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania

F10

F10 - Surface Functionalization of Filter Media II

Day: 02 July 2026
Time: 14:45 - 16:00 h
Room 1

Session Chair:
Dr. Harald Anlauf


Reduction and functionalization of composite graphene oxide/PVA/PEG freestanding paper via atmospheric pressure plasma for use in filtration membranes

F. Zelenák*, S. Sihelník, M. Stupavská, D. Kováčik, R. Krumpolec, Masaryk University, Czech Republic

Impact of a charged plasma polymer deposit on heavy metal rejection and clogging of a polyamide nanofiltration membrane

D. Taleb*, S. Déon, P. Fievet, Université Marie et Louis Pasteur; A. Airoudj, V. Roucoules, F. Bally-Le Gall, Université de Haute-Alsace, France

G15

G15 - Modelling and Simulation II

Day: 02 July 2026
Time: 14:45 - 16:00 h
Room 2

Session Chair:
Dr. Qian Zhang


3D simulation of aerosol deposition at a composite nonwoven of electrostatically charged wool and polypropylene fibers

V. Puderbach, K. Schmidt*, IT for Engineering (it4e) GmbH, Germany; V. Chan, Lanaco, New Zealand

A highly efficient flow-based surrogate for modeling particle deposition in filter structures

N. Jüngling*, J. Niessner, Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences, Germany

L13

L13 - Surry Pretreatment - Thickening - Flocculation

Day: 02 July 2026
Time: 14:45 - 16:00 h
Room 3

Session Chair:
Dr. Marco Gleiss


Direct mechanical recycling: Influence of cross-flow filtration on the characteristics of lithium-ion battery recyclate

P. Wiechers*, M. Gleiß, H. Nirschl, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany

Separation of ultrafine particles from tailings thickener overflow

E. Strand*, R. Salmimies, Sofi Filtration, Finland

Improved mineral tailings dewatering by pelleting flocculation

Y. Luo*, A. Stickland, The University of Melbourne, Australia

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