Importance of Antiviral and Antibacterial Face Mask Used in Pandemics: An Overview

Gobikannan, T.; Pawar, S. J.; Kumar, S. Kubera Sampath; Chavhan, Md. Vaseem; Navinbhai, Amin Hirenbhai; Prakash, C.

doi:10.1080/15440478.2022.2160407

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“…Various finishes were developed to impart antibacterial or antiviral properties to fabrics. The most commonly used is the incorporation of metallic nanoparticles . Several studies demonstrated the antimicrobial efficacy of impregnating silver nanoparticles on different types of fabrics such as polypropylene, − cotton, − nylon, polyacrylonitrile. , Other studies have shown the antibacterial activity of copper nanoparticles, , graphene oxide, , titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, , and aluminum oxide. , However, the use of metallic nanoparticles may raise some concerns on their biocompatibility and environmental pollutions.…”

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“…The most commonly used is the incorporation of metallic nanoparticles. 3 Several studies demonstrated the antimicrobial efficacy of impregnating silver nanoparticles on different types of fabrics such as polypropylene, 4 − 6 cotton, 7 − 9 nylon, 10 polyacrylonitrile. 11 , 12 Other studies have shown the antibacterial activity of copper nanoparticles, 9 , 13 graphene oxide, 9 , 11 titanium dioxide, 7 zinc oxide, 7 , 14 and aluminum oxide.…”

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Straightforward Way to Provide Antibacterial Properties to Healthcare Textiles through N-2-Hydroxypropyltrimethylammonium Chloride Chitosan Crosslinking

Fouilloux,

Abbad Andaloussi,

Langlois

et al. 2024

ACS Omega

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A straightforward and cost-effective way to coat polypropylene fibers, designed for healthcare textiles, was developed through chitosan crosslinking for antibacterial purposes. As polypropylene is an inert material, the goal was to physically trap the inert fibers through a network of crosslinked chitosan or a quaternized derivative (to enhance the antibacterial action). First, chitosan or its quaternized derivative was physically deposited by impregnation or spraying. Then, chitosan was crosslinked in glutaraldehyde solution followed by its quaternized derivative with a diisocyanate. Coated fabrics were characterized by infrared spectroscopy (IR), weight gain measurements, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) coupled with energy dispersive X-ray (EDX). This led us to conclude that spraying provides uniform deposition while maintaining the fabric's porosity. Acidic washing allowed us to prove that chitosan and its quaternized derivative were successfully immobilized on the fabric. Biological assays were conducted against two major strains of bacteria responsible for nosocomial infections: Staphylococcus aureus (Gram-positive) and Escherichia coli (Gram-negative). Chitosan-crosslinked samples did not show significant antibacterial activity, but the quaternized derivative allowed a significant decrease in S. aureus colonization. This study presents a simple and scalable process to coat inert fabrics with a polymer containing reactive functions potentially available to graft various additional antimicrobial agents.

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Straightforward Way to Provide Antibacterial Properties to Healthcare Textiles through N-2-Hydroxypropyltrimethylammonium Chloride Chitosan Crosslinking

Fouilloux,

Abbad Andaloussi,

Langlois

et al. 2024

ACS Omega

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“…This inadequacy becomes particularly prominent in the ongoing impact of respiratory diseases, such as COVID-19. Therefore, the imperative development of intelligent face masks with antibacterial and antiviral capabilities is crucial for public health [5][6][7].…”

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Sputtering-Deposited Ultra-Thin Ag–Cu Films on Non-Woven Fabrics for Face Masks with Antimicrobial Function and Breath NOx Response

Huang,

Hu,

et al. 2024

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The multifunctional development in the field of face masks and the growing demand for scalable manufacturing have become increasingly prominent. In this study, we utilized high-vacuum magnetron sputtering technology to deposit a 5 nm ultra-thin Ag–Cu film on non-woven fabric and fabricated ultra-thin Ag–Cu film face masks. The antibacterial rates against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus were 99.996% and 99.978%, respectively, while the antiviral activity against influenza A virus H1N1 was 99.02%. Furthermore, the mask’s ability to monitor respiratory system diseases was achieved through color change (from brownish-yellow to grey-white). The low cost and scalability potential of ultra-thin silver–copper film masks offer new possibilities for practical applications of multifunctional masks.

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“…Currently, natural virus inhibitors, − metals/metal oxides/particles or ions, − metal–organic frameworks, − small organic molecules, − salts, − and carbon-based materials − have been added to air filters to inactivate viruses or bacteria retained by filtration. In addition, researchers have systematically reviewed the current development of antiviral masks in terms of effectiveness, importance, preparation process, testing, and characterization, environmental impact, and development trend . However, potential physiological and environmental toxicity during preparation, application, and disposal are the main obstacles to using antimicrobial agents in face masks. , In contrast to antimicrobial agents, electroactive materials can reduce the infectivity of respiratory viruses through electrostatic adsorption, thermal inactivation, electroporation, and electrical interference.…”

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The Rise of Electroactive Materials in Face Masks for Preventing Virus Infections

Zhang,

Wang,

Zhang

et al. 2023

ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces

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Air-transmitted pathogens may cause severe epidemics, posing considerable threats to public health and safety. Wearing a face mask is one of the most effective ways to prevent respiratory virus infection transmission. Especially since the new coronavirus pandemic, electroactive materials have received much attention in antiviral face masks due to their highly efficient antiviral capabilities, flexible structural design, excellent sustainability, and outstanding safety. This review first introduces the mechanism for preventing viral infection or the inactivation of viruses by electroactive materials. Then, the applications of electrostatic-, conductive-, triboelectric-, and microbattery-based materials in face masks are described in detail. Finally, the problems of various electroactive antiviral materials are summarized, and the prospects for their future development directions are discussed. In conclusion, electroactive materials have attracted great attention for antiviral face masks, and this review will provide a reference for materials scientists and engineers in antiviral materials and interfaces.

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Importance of Antiviral and Antibacterial Face Mask Used in Pandemics: An Overview

Cited by 8 publications

References 40 publications

Straightforward Way to Provide Antibacterial Properties to Healthcare Textiles through N-2-Hydroxypropyltrimethylammonium Chloride Chitosan Crosslinking

Straightforward Way to Provide Antibacterial Properties to Healthcare Textiles through N-2-Hydroxypropyltrimethylammonium Chloride Chitosan Crosslinking

Sputtering-Deposited Ultra-Thin Ag–Cu Films on Non-Woven Fabrics for Face Masks with Antimicrobial Function and Breath NOx Response

The Rise of Electroactive Materials in Face Masks for Preventing Virus Infections

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