Engineered Electrically Heatable Face Masks for Direct Inactivation of Aerosolized Viruses on the Mask Surfaces.

ABSTRACT: The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in significant changes in our daily lives, including the widespread use of face masks. Face masks have been reported to reduce the transmission of viral infections by droplets; however, improper use and/or treatment of these masks can cause them to be contaminated, thereby reducing their efficacy. Moreover, regular replacement of face masks is essential to maintaining their effectiveness, which can be challenging in resource-limited healthcare settings. The initial scarcity of face masks during the early stages of the pandemic led to the development of reusable face mask solutions. This research aimed to design a porous, standalone electrically heatable carbon veil (CV) layer that can be applied to commercial face masks without compromising their breathab

SUBMITTER: Kim H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11684527 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature