ArticleEnvironmental research2021
Prospect of biobased antiviral face mask to limit the coronavirus outbreak.
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41 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 106 citations in OpenAlex.
- Applications of Technological Solutions in Primary Ways of Preventing Transmission of Respiratory Infectious Diseases-A Systematic Literature Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Pooled it
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- N-Halamine-Based Polypropylene Melt-Blown Nonwoven Fabric with Superhydrophilicity and Antibacterial Properties for Face Masks.Polymers · 2023Article
- Biogenic production of silver, zinc oxide, and cuprous oxide nanoparticles, and their impregnation into textiles with antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2.Scientific reports · 2023Article
- Functional Fiber Membranes with Antibacterial Properties for Face Masks.Advanced fiber materials · 2023Article
- Screen-printing of chitosan and cationised cellulose nanofibril coatings for integration into functional face masks with potential antiviral activity.International journal of biological macromolecules · 2023Article
- Electrospun PVB/AVE NMs as mask filter layer for win-win effects of filtration and antibacterial activity.Journal of membrane science · 2023Review
- Glycyrrhizin as a promising kryptonite against SARS-CoV-2: Clinical, experimental, and theoretical evidences.Journal of molecular structure · 2023Review
- Worldwide fight against COVID-19 using nanotechnology, polymer science, and 3D printing technology.Polymer bulletin (Berlin, Germany) · 2023Review
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- Antimicrobial Properties of CuO Particles Deposited on a Medical Mask.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- Electrospun nanofibrous membrane with antibacterial and antiviral properties decorated with Myoporum bontioides extract and silver-doped carbon nitride nanoparticles for medical masks application.Separation and purification technology · 2022Article
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9 authors at 5 institutions in 4 countries.
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Abstract
The rapid spread of COVID-19 has led to nationwide lockdowns in many countries. The COVID-19 pandemic has played serious havoc on economic activities throughout the world. Researchers are immensely curious about how to give the best protection to people before a vaccine becomes available. The coronavirus spreads principally through saliva droplets. Thus, it would be a great opportunity if the virus spread could be controlled at an early stage. The face mask can limit virus spread from both inside and outside the mask. This is the first study that has endeavoured to explore the design and fabrication of an antiviral face mask using licorice root extract, which has antimicrobial properties due to glycyrrhetinic acid (GA) and glycyrrhizin (GL). An electrospinning process was utilized to fabricate nanofibrous membrane and virus deactivation mechanisms discussed. The nanofiber mask material was characterized by SEM and airflow rate testing. SEM results indicated that the nanofibers from electrospinning are about 15-30 μm in diameter with random porosity and orientation which have the potential to capture and kill the virus. Theoretical estimation signifies that an 85 L/min rate of airflow through the face mask is possible which ensures good breathability over an extensive range of pressure drops and pore sizes. Finally, it can be concluded that licorice root membrane may be used to produce a biobased face mask to control COVID-19 spread.
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