[HTML][HTML] A review of filtration performance of protective masks
AB Wang, X Zhang, LJ Gao, T Zhang, HJ Xu… - International journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Masks are essential and effective small protective devices used to protect the general public
against infections such as COVID-19. However, available systematic reviews and …
against infections such as COVID-19. However, available systematic reviews and …
[HTML][HTML] Wearing time and respiratory volume affect the filtration efficiency of masks against aerosols at different sizes
Face masks are critical in preventing the spread of respiratory infections including
coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Different types of masks have distinct filtration …
coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Different types of masks have distinct filtration …
Why does the spread of COVID-19 vary greatly in different countries? Revealing the efficacy of face masks in epidemic prevention
J Wei, S Guo, E Long, L Zhang, B Shu… - Epidemiology & …, 2021 - cambridge.org
The severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) is highly contagious,
and the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused by it has forced many …
and the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused by it has forced many …
[HTML][HTML] A fluid mechanics explanation of the effectiveness of common materials for respiratory masks
Objectives Face masks are an important component of personal protection equipment
employed in preventing the spread of diseases such as COVID-19. As the supply of mass …
employed in preventing the spread of diseases such as COVID-19. As the supply of mass …
Mask material filtration efficiency and mask fitting at the crossroads: implications during pandemic times
KTTU Ardon-Dryer, JTTU Warzywoda, RTTU Tekin… - 2021 - ttu-ir.tdl.org
The COVID-19 pandemic triggered the widespread use and need for respirators and face
masks for the healthcare workers and public. In this study, several generally available …
masks for the healthcare workers and public. In this study, several generally available …
Evaluation of filtration performance efficiency of commercial cloth masks
JY Jang, SW Kim - Journal of Environmental Health Sciences, 2015 - koreascience.kr
Objectives: This study was designed to evaluate the filtration efficiencies and pressure drops
of five commercial cloth masks (4 plate type, 1 cup type) in comparison to the performance of …
of five commercial cloth masks (4 plate type, 1 cup type) in comparison to the performance of …
Home-made masks with filtration efficiency for nano-aerosols for community mitigation of COVID-19 pandemic
CM Lo - Public Health, 2020 - Elsevier
Objectives The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic that emerged in
December 2019 has rapidly evolved in recent months to become a worldwide and ongoing …
December 2019 has rapidly evolved in recent months to become a worldwide and ongoing …
Filtration performances of non-medical materials as candidates for manufacturing facemasks and respirators
The recent outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is causing a shortage of
personal protective equipment (PPE) in different countries around the world. Because the …
personal protective equipment (PPE) in different countries around the world. Because the …
Community masks during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic: Filtration efficacy and air resistance
L Maurer, D Peris, J Kerl, F Guenther… - Journal of Aerosol …, 2021 - liebertpub.com
Background: Many countries have introduced a compulsory use of community masks for
certain public areas during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Different manufacturers offer …
certain public areas during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Different manufacturers offer …
Outward and inward protection efficiencies of different mask designs for different respiratory activities
XQ Koh, A Sng, JY Chee, A Sadovoy, P Luo… - Journal of Aerosol …, 2022 - Elsevier
We evaluate the outward and inward protection efficiencies of different mask types (N95,
surgical and two cloth mask designs) taking into account the imperfect fit on the wearer. To …
surgical and two cloth mask designs) taking into account the imperfect fit on the wearer. To …