Development and evaluation of a fluidic facemask for airborne transmission mitigation

Keisar, David; Garzozi, Anan; Shoham, Moshe; Greenblatt, David

doi:10.1016/j.expthermflusci.2022.110777

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“…According to the research, Asian countries take proactive efforts, whilst Western countries take reactive policy measures. COVID-19 pandemic crisis management is frequently based on effective multi-level governance, encompassing national, regional, and urban institutions, in order to produce timely policy responses in society [3]. Initially, governments adopt non-pharmaceutical management methods (such as lockdown, quarantine, and so on) to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic disaster.…”

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A Novel Face Masks and it’s Utility during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Comprehensive Review

Raj

2024

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In recent decades, the rising frequency of infectious illnesses has presented a severe danger to public health. The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States established that an infected or asymptomatic person wearing a surgical mask shields others from the user. This is because virus-laden aerosols and droplets are thought to be the major mode of transmission between persons. The United States continues to have insufficient control over the spread of SARS-CoV-2, even with the extensive use of masks and other mitigating methods. The public health viewpoint on mask usage, the technical specifications of store-bought and homemade masks, and the most current developments in mask engineering, materials, and disinfection will all be covered in this review. Additionally, the sustainability of mask wear and mask manufacture will be discussed.

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A Novel Face Masks and it’s Utility during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Comprehensive Review

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2024

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“…The primary source of these aerosols is exhalation matter like coughing, sneezing, and oral communication. Most of the cotton masks currently available in the market are not up to the filtration efficiency standard to stop smaller aerosols from entering the human respiratory system (Keisar et al 2023 ). Evaluating a country’s readiness to deal with pandemic dangers is one of the major issues with the COVID-19 pandemic catastrophe.…”

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Development of a reusable low-cost facemask with a recycled hydrophobic layer for preventive health care

Sekhar

Pabba

Tallam

et al. 2022

Environ Sci Pollut Res

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The current work focuses on designing a low-cost, reusable, and highly efficient facemask for protection from respiratory droplets that cause COVID-19, other infection-causing organisms, and dust allergies. Several masks available in the market are single-use that would choke the environment through plastic pollution or are expensive for the commoner to afford. In the present study, the facemask incorporates a waste-derived polyethylene terephthalate (PET) layer and a non-woven polypropylene (PP) layer sandwiched between two tightly woven cotton layers. Combining these layers provides comfort and breathability, besides high bacterial and particulate filtration efficiency. Moreover, the unique PET layer provides mechanical strength and a 3D shape that enables hindrance-free speaking and prevents spectacle fogging. Compared to commercial N95 masks, the developed mask can be reused up to 30 washes and recycled with zero waste discharge ensuing green technology. Moreover, the mask was produced at an affordable cost of Rs. 17 (0.22 USD), including labor charges, and sold at a 100% profit margin @ Rs.35 (0.45 USD) per unit. Further, the mask was certified by neutral testing agencies and provided to a population of more than 6 lakhs, thus significantly contributing to the mitigation of COVID-19. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s11356-022-24807-7.

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Acoustic assessment of a novel visor concept with aerodynamic sealing for medical care

Mota,

Rosa,

Gaspar

et al. 2024

Applied Acoustics

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Development and evaluation of a fluidic facemask for airborne transmission mitigation

Cited by 5 publications

References 52 publications

A Novel Face Masks and it’s Utility during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Comprehensive Review

A Novel Face Masks and it’s Utility during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Comprehensive Review

Development of a reusable low-cost facemask with a recycled hydrophobic layer for preventive health care

Acoustic assessment of a novel visor concept with aerodynamic sealing for medical care

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