Virucidal N95 Respirator Face Masks via Ultrathin Surface-Grafted Quaternary Ammonium Polymer Coatings
Mirco Sorci, Tanner D. Fink, Vaishali Sharma, Sneha Singh, Ruiwen Chen, Brigitte L. Arduini, K. Dovidenko, Caryn L. Heldt, Edmund F. Palermo, R. Helen Zha
Abstract
bacteria. For example, a 4.3-log reduction in infectious MHV-A59 virus and a 3.3-log reduction in infectious SuHV-1 virus after contact with coated filters were observed, although the level of viral deactivation varied significantly depending on the virus strain and protocol for assaying infectivity.
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Materials sciencePolypropyleneRespiratorFiltration (mathematics)Composite materialPolyurethanePolymerAir permeability specific surfaceGraftingCoatingLayer (electronics)StatisticsMathematicsInfection Control and VentilationInfection Control in HealthcareAntimicrobial agents and applications