Electrospun Nanofibers-Based Face Masks

Tebyetekerwa, Mike; Xu, Zhen; Yang, Shengrong; Ramakrishna, Seeram

doi:10.1007/s42765-020-00049-5

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“…These potential fabrics can be developed using antiviral polymers and a mixture of antiviral or viricidal nanoparticles and polymers. The special grade composite polymer solutions can either be coated onto the surface or can be electro-spun into the fiber fabrics to address the antiviral or viricidal activity [ 66 , 96 , 97 ].…”

Section: Antiviral Productsmentioning

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Science-Based Strategies of Antiviral Coatings with Viricidal Properties for the COVID-19 Like Pandemics

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The worldwide, extraordinary outbreak of coronavirus pandemic (i.e., COVID-19) and other emerging viral expansions have drawn particular interest to the design and development of novel antiviral, and viricidal, agents, with a broad-spectrum of antiviral activity. The current indispensable challenge lies in the development of universal virus repudiation systems that are reusable, and capable of inactivating pathogens, thus reducing risk of infection and transmission. In this review, science-based methods, mechanisms, and procedures, which are implemented in obtaining resultant antiviral coated substrates, used in the destruction of the strains of the different viruses, are reviewed. The constituent antiviral members are classified into a few broad groups, such as polymeric materials, metal ions/metal oxides, and functional nanomaterials, based on the type of materials used at the virus contamination sites. The action mode against enveloped viruses was depicted to vindicate the antiviral mechanism. We also disclose hypothesized strategies for development of a universal and reusable virus deactivation system against the emerging COVID-19. In the surge of the current, alarming scenario of SARS-CoV-2 infections, there is a great necessity for developing highly-innovative antiviral agents to work against the viruses. We hypothesize that some of the antiviral coatings discussed here could exert an inhibitive effect on COVID-19, indicated by the results that the coatings succeeded in obtaining against other enveloped viruses. Consequently, the coatings need to be tested and authenticated, to fabricate a wide range of coated antiviral products such as masks, gowns, surgical drapes, textiles, high-touch surfaces, and other personal protective equipment, aimed at extrication from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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“…A stretchable piezo-resistive carbon nanotube-incorporated nanofiber sensing yarn ( Figure 3 ) was first designed as well as prepared by a facile electrospinning technique by (Qi et al, 2020, [ 72 ]). Moreover, the nanofibers are unique with high capability as active layers in face masks, to protect people against diseases such as coronavirus (Tebyetekerwa et al, 2020, [ 73 ]).…”

Section: Application Of Nanomaterials In Textile Industrymentioning

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Sustainable Use of Nanomaterials in Textiles and Their Environmental Impact

2020

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At present, nanotechnology is a priority in research in several nations due to its massive capability and financial impact. However, due to the uncertainties and abnormalities in shape, size, and chemical compositions, the existence of certain nanomaterials may lead to dangerous effects on the human health and environment. The present review includes the different advanced applications of nanomaterials in textiles industries, as well as their associated environmental and health risks. The four main textile industry fields using nanomaterials, nanofinishing, nanocoatings, nanofibers, and nanocomposites, are analyzed. Different functional textiles with nanomaterials are also briefly reviewed. Most textile materials are in direct and prolonged contact with our skin. Hence, the influence of carcinogenic and toxic substances that are available in textiles must be comprehensively examined. Proper recognition of the conceivable benefits and accidental hazards of nanomaterials to our surroundings is significant for pursuing its development in the forthcoming years. The conclusions of the current paper are anticipated to increase awareness on the possible influence of nanomaterial-containing textile wastes and the significance of better regulations in regards to the ultimate disposal of these wastes.

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“…Specifically, concerning COVID-19, special attention was paid to informing the general public about the best practice of wearing the masks [11,51,55], giving many instructions on how to produce the masks by themselves and how and when to wear them [56]. Among the very efficient anti-viral materials are the electrospun nonwoven filters consisting of the fibers with a diameter below 100 nm, suitable for low cost and mass facial masks production [57,58].…”

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Smart textiles and wearable technologies – opportunities offered in the fight against pandemics in relation to current COVID-19 state

Ivanoska-Dacikj

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2020

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Recent outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world dramatically, posing profound challenges to our healthcare infrastructure, economic systems, social and cultural life but also to our freedom. What this pandemic made us realize so far, is that, despite the tremendous advances in medicine and pharmacy, in the initial moments, which are crucial in the containment of spreading of any pandemic, the key role is played by the non-pharmaceutical measures. These measures are the ones that bridge the time between pandemic outbreaks and the development of drugs or vaccines and are crucial for the number of human lives spared. Smart textiles and novel materials as part of the personal protective equipment (PPE) and telemedicine are crucial factors in the healthcare system. Here, we present an overview on the use of textiles in the fight against pandemics, in the past and current COVID-19, we analyze the morphology of the commonly used face masks, made of cotton and typically used polypropylene (PP). We also present the perspective that smart textiles, wearable technologies and novel materials are offering in the fight against future pandemics, mainly as part of the personal protective equipment and telemedicine.

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Electrospun Nanofibers-Based Face Masks

Cited by 126 publications

References 6 publications

Science-Based Strategies of Antiviral Coatings with Viricidal Properties for the COVID-19 Like Pandemics

Science-Based Strategies of Antiviral Coatings with Viricidal Properties for the COVID-19 Like Pandemics

Sustainable Use of Nanomaterials in Textiles and Their Environmental Impact

Smart textiles and wearable technologies – opportunities offered in the fight against pandemics in relation to current COVID-19 state

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