ArticlePolymers2020
Disinfection Treatments of Disposable Respirators Influencing the Bactericidal/Bacteria Removal Efficiency, Filtration Performance, and Structural Integrity.
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8 citing papers in PubMed.
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- Bioabsorbable zinc alloys for use in urological surgery.World journal of urology · 2023Article
- Tetrazolium-Based Visually Indicating Bacteria Sensor for Colorimetric Detection of Point of Contamination.ACS applied materials & interfaces · 2022Article
- Development of an Ultraviolet-C Irradiation Room in a Public Portuguese Hospital for Safe Re-Utilization of Personal Protective Respirators.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Effective inactivation ofJournal of analytical science and technology · 2022Article
- Review
- Ultraviolet-C as a Viable Reprocessing Method for Disposable Masks and Filtering Facepiece Respirators.Polymers · 2021Review
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Abstract
In the outbreak of COVID-19, the extended wear of single-use, disposable respirators was inevitable due to limited supplies. As a respirator is front-line protection against particulate matter, including bioaerosol and droplets, a comprehensive understanding for the reuse strategy is needed. In this study, eight different disinfection methods commonly applied for the reuse of respirators were compared for their influence on the filtration and bactericidal/bacteria removal performance, with in-depth discussion on the cause of effects. Treatments including oven-dry, ultraviolet irradiation (UV), microwaving, laundering with and without detergent, and immersion in hypochlorite, isopropanol, and ethanol were performed to respirators. Immersion in ethanol or isopropanol was effective for inactivation and removal of bacteria, yet such a treatment significantly deteriorated the filtration efficiency in about 20-28%, dissipating the surface charges. Laundering, while effective in removing the attached bacteria, triggered physical damage, leading to a possible reduction of filtration performance. A short-term oven-dry, UV irradiation, and microwaving mostly preserved the filtration performance, yet the drawback lied in the incomplete bactericidal efficiency. This study would contribute to the public health and safety by providing scientific background on the effect of disinfection treatment methods for respirators.
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