ArticleNano today2021
Face masks and nanotechnology: Keep the blue side up.
Article in Nano today, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 32 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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32 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- A systematic review of the advancement on colorimetric nanobiosensors for SARS-CoV-2 detection.Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis · 2023Pooled it
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- Smart Face Masks as Wearable Respiratory Sensors: A Review of Sensor Technologies, Materials, and Future Directions.Advanced healthcare materials · 2026Review
- Quantification and characterization of manufactured nanomaterials shed from face masks.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Do We Need Titanium Dioxide (TiOToxics · 2025Review
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- Ultrathin, ultralight dual-scale fibrous networks with high-infrared transmittance for high-performance, comfortable and sustainable PMNature communications · 2024Article
- Nanotechnology in the COVID-19 era: Carbon-based nanomaterials as a promising solution.Carbon · 2023Review
- Measuring the quantity of harmful volatile organic compounds inhaled through masks.Ecotoxicology and environmental safety · 2023Article
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- Application of silver-based biocides in face masks intended for general use requires regulatory control.The Science of the total environment · 2023Article
- Antimicrobial activity of silver-copper coating against aerosols containing surrogate respiratory viruses and bacteria.PloS one · 2023Article
- Therapeutic and diagnostic applications of nanoparticles in the management of COVID-19: a comprehensive overview.Virology journal · 2022Review
- Evaluation of the degradation of the graphene-polypropylene composites of masks in harsh working conditions.Materials today. Chemistry · 2022Article
- A systemic review on liquid crystals, nanoformulations and its application for detection and treatment of SARS - CoV- 2 (COVID - 19).Journal of molecular liquids · 2022Review
- Advanced Face Mask Filters Based on PCL Electrospun Meshes Dopped with Antimicrobial MgO and CuO Nanoparticles.Polymers · 2022Article
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- Enhanced photodynamic therapy/photothermo therapy for nasopharyngeal carcinomaAsian journal of pharmaceutical sciences · 2022Article
- Modification of face masks with zeolite imidazolate framework-8: A tool for hindering the spread of COVID-19 infection.Microporous and mesoporous materials : the official journal of the International Zeolite Association · 2022Article
- Titanium dioxide particles frequently present in face masks intended for general use require regulatory control.Scientific reports · 2022Article
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Abstract
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is one of the biggest challenges of the 21st century. While researchers are working on vaccine development and elucidating the mechanism of action and evolution of the harmful SARS-CoV-2, the current most important public health measure, second only to social distancing, is the obligatory wearing of facial protection. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended in April 2020 that the public wear face coverings in areas with high rates of transmission based on epidemiological evidence on the strong relationship between mask wearing and pandemic control. This protection against SARS-CoV-2 and other airborne pathogens, boost the design and production of innovative solutions by industry stakeholders. Nanoparticles, nanofibers, and other pioneering technologies based on nanomaterials have been introduced in mask production chains to improve performance and confer antiviral properties. During an emergency like COVID-19, these products directly available to the public should be carefully analyzed in terms of efficacy and possible long-term effects on the wearers' skin and lungs as well as on the environment. This opinion paper provides a wealth of information on the role of nanotechnologies in improving the performance of facial masks and on possible future consequences caused by a poorly regulated use of nanotechnology in textiles.
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