ReviewMembranes2021
Nanofiber-Based Face Masks and Respirators as COVID-19 Protection: A Review.
Review in Membranes, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 37 papers.
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Who cites it
37 citing papers in PubMed, 116 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Electrospinning and Nanofiber Technology: Fundamentals, Innovations, and Applications.Advanced materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.) · 2025Review
- Estimation of Respiratory States Based on a Measurement Model of Airflow Characteristics in Powered Air-Purifying Respirators Using Differential Pressure and Pulse Width Modulation Control Signals-In the Development of a Public-Oriented Powered Air-Purifying Respirator as an Alternative to Lockdown Measures.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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- A review on surface modification of nanofibrous textiles for diverse applications: Focus on medical uses.Heliyon · 2025Review
- Nanofiber applications in microbial fuel cells for enhanced energy generation: a mini review.RSC advances · 2024Review
- Upscaling of Electrospinning Technology and the Application of Functionalized PVDF-HFP@TiOPolymers · 2023Article
- Electrospun nanofibers for medical face mask with protection capabilities against viruses: State of the art and perspective for industrial scale-up.Applied materials today · 2023Review
- Advancement of Nonwoven Fabrics in Personal Protective Equipment.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- Dual-bionic nano-groove structured nanofibers for breathable and moisture-wicking protective respirators.Journal of membrane science · 2023Article
- Volatile sulfide compounds and oral microorganisms on the inner surface of masks in individuals with halitosis during COVID-19 pandemic.Scientific reports · 2023Article
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- Electrospun Polycaprolactone/ZnO Nanocomposite Membranes with High Antipathogen Activity.Polymers · 2022Article
- Surface of CuO Nanoparticles Modified byMembranes · 2022Article
- High-efficiency retention of ultrafine aerosols by electrospun nanofibers.Scientific reports · 2022Article
- High-performance multifunctional electrospun fibrous air filter for personal protection: A review.Separation and purification technology · 2022Review
- Preparation and Characterization of Electrospun PAN-CuClPolymers · 2022Article
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- Dielectric Properties and Flexibility of Polyacrylonitrile/Graphene Oxide Composite Nanofibers.ACS omega · 2022Article
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4 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
Wearing face masks, use of respirators, social distancing, and practicing personal hygiene are all measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). This pandemic has revealed the deficiency of face masks and respirators across the world. Therefore, significant efforts are needed to develop air filtration and purification technologies, as well as innovative, alternative antibacterial and antiviral treatment methods. It has become urgent-in order for humankind to have a sustainable future-to provide a feasible solution to air pollution, particularly to capture fine inhalable particulate matter in the air. In this review, we present, concisely, the air pollutants and adverse health effects correlated with long- and short-term exposure to humans; we provide information about certified face masks and respirators, their compositions, filtration mechanisms, and the variations between surgical masks and N95 respirators, in order to alleviate confusion and misinformation. Then, we summarize the electrospun nanofiber-based filters and their unique properties to improve the filtration efficiency of face masks and respirators.
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