Recent advances and future perspectives in engineering biodegradable face masks
Sandya Athukoralalage, Craig A. Bell, Anna C. Gemmell, Alan E. Rowan, Nasim Amiralian
Abstract
Development of biodegradable and functionalised face mask nonwovens to address the plastic pollution issue generated by disposable face masks.
Topics & Concepts
Face (sociological concept)Face masksPlastic pollutionComputer scienceNanotechnologyMaterials sciencePollutionCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)MedicineSociologyBiologyEcologyInfectious disease (medical specialty)PathologySocial scienceDiseaseInfection Control and VentilationAdditive Manufacturing and 3D Printing TechnologiesTextile materials and evaluations