Plasmonic and Superhydrophobic Self-Decontaminating N95 Respirators
Hong Zhong, Zhaoran Zhu, Peng You, Jing Lin, Chi Fai Cheung, Lin Lu, Feng Yan, Ching-Yuen Chan, Guijun Li
Abstract
the silver ion's disinfection toward microbes. These synergistic features of the composite coatings provide the N95 respirator with better protection and can inspire experts from interdisciplinary fields to develop better personal protection equipment to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
Topics & Concepts
RespiratorPhotothermal therapyMaterials scienceNanotechnologyHuman decontaminationCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)PlasmonComposite materialWaste managementOptoelectronicsMedicineInfectious disease (medical specialty)EngineeringPathologyDiseaseInfection Control and VentilationThermal Regulation in MedicineInhalation and Respiratory Drug Delivery