Self-cleaning wearable masks for respiratory infectious pathogen inactivation by type I and type II AIE photosensitizer.
Biomaterials
; 291: 121898, 2022 12.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2104423
ABSTRACT
Although face masks as personal protective equipment (PPE) are recommended to control respiratory diseases with the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, improper handling and disinfection increase the risk of cross-contamination and compromise the effectiveness of PPE. Here, we prepared a self-cleaning mask based on a highly efficient aggregation-induced emission photosensitizer (TTCP-PF6) that can destroy pathogens by generating Type I and Type II reactive oxygen species (ROS). The respiratory pathogens, including influenza A virus H1N1 strain and Streptococcus pneumoniae (S. pneumoniae) can be inactivated within 10 min of ultra-low power (20 W/m2) white light or simulated sunlight irradiation. This TTCP-PF6-based self-cleaning strategy can also be used against other airborne pathogens, providing a strategy for dealing with different microbes.
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International databases
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype
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Wearable Electronic Devices
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Prognostic study
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Randomized controlled trials
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Biomaterials
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
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J.biomaterials.2022.121898
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