INHIBITION OF INTERFERON RESISTANT HCV STRAINS

Not Available Physical Optics Corporation proposes to develop a high surface area flm filter (HiSAFF) for high efficiency particulate air(HEPA) filtration. Current HEPA filters, while effective, are limited in their performance by significant pressure drop, inability to be effectively and easily cleaned, insufficient particle loading capacity, and excessive cost of manufacture. The proposed HiSAFF media is based on readily available, inexpensive holographic diffuser material. The compact, nonfibrous HiSAFF filter, which has a predictable architecture, high bipolar charge density, and low air resistance, is superior because it is highly efficient produces low pressure drop, can be easily cleaned and reused, and can be produced at low cost using mature fabrication techniques and commercial materials. In Phase I, design and performance testing of the HiSAFF will be completed; the filter will be evaluated for probability of success and Joint Service use. Successful completion of Phase I will lead to further development and optimization for filtering particulates 0.3 micron or smaller, to be completed in Phase II.BENEFITS: This project will lead to low-cost, high performance, reusable HEPA/ULPA filter technology that can be used in a wide range of biomedical and industrial facilities including hospitals, clinical and research labs, clean rooms, and nuclear plants. List a maximum of 8 Key Words that describe the Project.