Brief bio: Peter Tsai, Ph.D. Employment: Research faculty, Joint Institute of Advanced Materials, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Expertise: Development of meltblowing (MB) systems and the electrostatic charging (EC) of materials for making air filter electrets. The MB and the EC developed by Tsai have been used in the industries worldwide making tens of billions of (read more)
UTRF in the News
Using Nonwoven Materials in DIY Face Masks
Dr. Peter Tsai, inventor of the electrostatic charging technology that makes the filter media of face masks including medical and N95, was recently featured in this article from the Washington Post, which provides various sources and opinions on constructing DIY face masks. As more individuals seek to create home-made face masks, Dr. Tsai (read more)
Discover 2019: UTRF Annual Report
UTRF is delighted to share Discover 2019, which celebrates our researchers and UTRF’s impact on innovation, new venture formation, and corporate engagement for the University of Tennessee. 2019 UTRF Discover Report (interactive pdf with hyperlinks) View past annual reports.