Knowing the physicochemical properties of exhaled droplets and aerosol particles is a
prerequisite for a detailed mechanistic understanding and effective prevention of the …

Viruses that affect humans, animals and plants are often dispersed and transmitted through
airborne routes of infection. Due to current technological deficiencies, accurate …

Airborne microorganisms (AM), vital components of particulate matters (PM), are widespread
in the atmosphere. Since some AM have pathogenicity, they can lead to a wide range of …

Background Environmental parameters, including sunlight levels, are known to affect the
survival of many microorganisms in aerosols. However, the impact of sunlight on the survival …

The relationship between outdoor atmospheric pollution by particulate matter and the
morbidity and mortality of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infections was recently …

Shortages in the availability of personal protective face masks during the COVID-19
pandemic required many to fabricate masks and filter inserts from available materials. While …

For rebooting economic activities in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic scenario, it is
important to pay detailed attention to infection transfer mechanisms during interaction of …

During the recent Covid-19 pandemic, additive Technology and Social Media were used to
tackle the shortage of Personal Protective Equipment. A literature review and a social media …

When pathogens become airborne, they travel associated with particles of different size and
composition. Particle size determines the distance across which pathogens can be …

Much of the science underpinning the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic lies in the
soft matter domain. Coronaviruses are composite particles with a core of nucleic acids …