SynthesisInternational journal of environmental research and public health2023
A Review of Filtration Performance of Protective Masks.
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19 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 57 citations in OpenAlex.
- Effectiveness of particulate matter filtration: systematic review and meta-analysis.Revista brasileira de enfermagem · 2026Pooled it
- Masks and respirators for prevention of respiratory infections: a state of the science review.Clinical microbiology reviews · 2024Pooled it
- Evaluation of fire extinguisher dry powder as an "in situ" development powder for latent fingermarks.Die Naturwissenschaften · 2026Article
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- Dynamic Infrared Thermographic Evaluation of Facial Thermal Response During Face Mask Wearing.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- From Bench to Breath: Material Integrity and Performance of Filtering Facepiece Respirators and Surgical Masks After Multi-Cycle Dry-Heat Reprocessing.Microorganisms · 2025Article
- Assessment of KN95 Mask Filtering Degradation and Breathing Detection: A Pilot Study.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- PM2.5 risk perception and associated with sociodemographic factors in urban Thailand.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Effect of Prolonged Use of Different Facemasks on Their Physical Performance and Physiological Impact on the Wearer.Safety and health at work · 2025Article
- Do We Need Titanium Dioxide (TiOToxics · 2025Review
- Assessing the impact of different types of masks on COPD patients: a randomised controlled trial.ERJ open research · 2025Article
- Perceptions of and Responses to Wildfire Smoke Among New York State Residents: A Cross-Sectional Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Article
- Exploring the effects of wearing facemasks on stair safety characteristics in young adults.PloS one · 2025Article
- Interactive Simulation of Nonpharmaceutical Interventions of Airborne Disease Transmission in Office Settings.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2024Article
- Techniques and Instruments for Assessing and Reducing Risk of Exposure to Nanomaterials in Construction, Focusing on Fire-Resistant Insulation Panels Containing Nanoclay.Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Evaluating layer contributions and salt coating effects on mask performance.RSC advances · 2024Article
- Impact of community mask mandates on SARS-CoV-2 transmission in Ontario after adjustment for differential testing by age and sex.PNAS nexus · 2024Article
- Effectiveness of Asthma Home Management Manual and Low-Cost Air Filter on Quality of Life Among Asthma Adults: A 3-Arm Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2024Article
- A retrospective characterization of pediatric facemasks marketed in the United States and implications for future designs.PloS one · 2024Article
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6 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
Masks are essential and effective small protective devices used to protect the general public against infections such as COVID-19. However, available systematic reviews and summaries on the filtration performance of masks are lacking. Therefore, in order to investigate the filtration performance of masks, filtration mechanisms, mask characteristics, and the relationships between influencing factors and protective performance were first analyzed through mask evaluations. The summary of filtration mechanisms and mask characteristics provides readers with a clear and easy-to-understand theoretical cognition. Then, a detailed analysis of influencing factors and the relationships between the influencing factors and filtration performance is presented in. The influence of the aerosol size and type on filtration performance is nonlinear and nonconstant, and filtration efficiency decreases with an increase in the gas flow rate; moreover, fitness plays a decisive role in the protective effects of masks. It is recommended that the public should wear surgical masks to prevent COVID-19 infection in low-risk and non-densely populated areas. Future research should focus on fitness tests, and the formulation of standards should also be accelerated. This paper provides a systematic review that will be helpful for the design of masks and public health in the future.
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