Characterization of Materials Used as Face Coverings for Respiratory Protection.
ACS Appl Mater Interfaces
; 13(40): 47996-48008, 2021 Oct 13.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1440455
ABSTRACT
Use of masks is a primary tool to prevent the spread of the novel COVID-19 virus resulting from unintentional close contact with infected individuals. However, detailed characterization of the chemical properties and physical structure of common mask materials is lacking in the current literature. In this study, a series of commercial masks and potential mask materials, including 3M Particulate Respirator 8210 N95, a material provided by Oak Ridge National Laboratory Carbon Fiber Technology Facility (ORNL/CFTF), and a Filti Face Mask Material, were characterized by a suite of techniques, including scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. Wetting properties of the mask materials were quantified by measurements of contact angle with a saliva substitute. Mask pass-through experiments were performed using a dispersed metal oxide nanoparticle suspension to model the SARS-CoV-2 virus, with quantification via spatially resolved X-ray fluorescence mapping. Notably, all mask materials tested provided a strong barrier against respiratory droplet breakthrough. The comparisons and characterizations provided in this study provide useful information when evaluating mask materials for respiratory protection.
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Materials Testing
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Filtration
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N95 Respirators
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Masks
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
Language:
English
Journal:
ACS Appl Mater Interfaces
Journal subject:
Biotechnology
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Biomedical Engineering
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Acsami.1c11200
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