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1 June 2008
The vast amount of research and development work currently being carried out worldwide into nanofibre production was emphasised at a recent conference held by Elmarco - the developer of NanoSpider technology - in Prague, Czech Republic. In one of four presentations by the host company at this conference, research scientist Jana Svobovoboda described work being carried out on Elmarco's Nanospider roller espinner in the Czech Republic with chitosan, collagen and alginate to make antimicrobial and anti-viral filters for face masks.