Insights into terminal sterilization processes of nanoparticles for biomedical applications

SA Bernal-Chávez, ML Del Prado-Audelo… - Molecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
Nanoparticles possess a huge potential to be employed in numerous biomedical purposes;
their applications may include drug delivery systems, gene therapy, and tissue engineering …

Contact transmission of SARS-CoV-2 on fomite surfaces: surface survival and risk reduction

A Tharayil, R Rajakumari, M Mozetic… - Interface …, 2021 - royalsocietypublishing.org
There is an unprecedented concern regarding the viral strain SARS-CoV-2 and especially
its respiratory disease more commonly known as COVID-19. SARS-CoV-2 virus has the …

Multifunctional carbon fibers from chemical upcycling of mask waste

M Robertson, A Güillen Obando, J Emery, Z Qiang - ACS omega, 2022 - ACS Publications
Over the past years, disposable masks have been produced in unprecedented amounts due
to the COVID-19 pandemic. Their increased use imposes significant strain on current waste …

Highly luminescent zero-dimensional lead-free manganese halides for β-ray scintillation

L Lian, W Qi, H Ding, H Tian, Q Ye, YB Zhao, L Zhao… - Nano Research, 2022 - Springer
Because of their moderate penetration power, β-rays (high-energy electrons) are a useful
signal for evaluating the surface contamination of nuclear radiation. However, the …

Dual-bionic nano-groove structured nanofibers for breathable and moisture-wicking protective respirators

Y Li, Y Hua, Z Ji, Z Wu, J Fan, Y Liu - Journal of Membrane Science, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic makes protective respirators
highly demanded. The respirator materials should filter out viral fine aerosols effectively …

Single-layer and double-layer filtration materials based on polyvinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene nanofibers coated on melamine microfibers

T Potisk, M Remškar, L Pirker, G Filipič… - ACS applied nano …, 2023 - ACS Publications
In this work, we demonstrate selected optimization changes in the simple design of filtration
masks to increase particle removal efficiency (PRE) and filter quality factor by combining …

Engineering materials and devices for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of COVID-19 and infectious diseases

J Soto, C Linsley, Y Song, B Chen, J Fang, J Neyyan… - Nanomaterials, 2023 - mdpi.com
Following the global spread of COVID-19, scientists and engineers have adapted
technologies and developed new tools to aid in the fight against COVID-19. This review …

Gamma radiation sterilization of N95 respirators leads to decreased respirator performance

HE DeAngelis, AM Grillet, MB Nemer, MA Wasiolek… - PLoS …, 2021 - journals.plos.org
In response to personal protective equipment (PPE) shortages in the United States due to
the Coronavirus Disease 2019, two models of N95 respirators were evaluated for reuse after …

Size-and time-dependent particle removal efficiency of face masks and improvised respiratory protection equipment used during the COVID-19 pandemic

A Pogačnik Krajnc, L Pirker, U Gradišar Centa… - Sensors, 2021 - mdpi.com
Size-and time-dependent particle removal efficiency (PRE) of different protective respiratory
masks were determined using a standard aerosol powder with the size of particles in the …

白芷粗多糖的提取工艺优化及辐照对其含量和活性的影响.

周鑫, 舒晓燕, 李鑫奎, 万雨… - Journal of Food …, 2021 - search.ebscohost.com
目的优化白芷粗多糖的提取工艺, 并研究高能电子束辐照对其含量, 抗氧化活性和抑菌活性的
影响. 方法在单因素的实验基础上进行三因素三水平的Box-Benhnken 中心组合实验 …