A Review of the Fabrication Methods, Testing, and Performance of Face Masks

IF 3.4 4区 化学 Q2 POLYMER SCIENCE International Journal of Polymer Science Pub Date : 2022-10-08 DOI:10.1155/2022/2161869
Farooq I Azam, Faheem Ahmad, Z. Uddin, A. Rasheed, Y. Nawab, A. Afzal, Sheraz Ahmad, Muhammad Sohail Zafar, M. Ashraf
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Improvement in the performance and compatibility of face masks has remained the focus of researchers in recent years, especially after the emergence of the COVID pandemic. Although a lot of progress in the design, tolerability, and comfort of the mask has been reported, there are certain limitations, requiring further improvement. The present review aims to highlight the filtration efficacy, comfort, and associated characteristic of various types of face masks and respirators as a function of their design and structure. In addition, the air pollutants, their adverse effects on health, certified respirators, and face masks are also discussed. The present review also provides an insight into different types of commercially available face masks in terms of their materials, filtration efficiency, and limitations. The role of emerging trends (such as nanotechnology and high-performance polymers) in the improvement and development of face masks and respirators is also discussed.
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口罩的制备方法、测试和性能综述
近年来,改善口罩的性能和兼容性一直是研究人员关注的焦点,尤其是在新冠肺炎疫情出现之后。尽管在口罩的设计、耐受性和舒适性方面取得了很大进展,但仍存在一定的局限性,需要进一步改进。本综述旨在强调不同类型口罩和呼吸器的过滤效果、舒适性和相关特性,以及它们的设计和结构。此外,还讨论了空气污染物及其对健康的不利影响、认证呼吸器和口罩。本综述还从材料、过滤效率和局限性等方面深入了解了不同类型的商用口罩。还讨论了新兴趋势(如纳米技术和高性能聚合物)在口罩和呼吸器的改进和发展中的作用。
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期刊介绍: The International Journal of Polymer Science is a peer-reviewed, Open Access journal that publishes original research articles as well as review articles on the chemistry and physics of macromolecules.
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