PPE
Cotton fabrics become better filters when exposed to humid conditions; synthetic fabrics do not, researchers show
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If not accompanied by proper public education, wearing masks could lead to more infections, research shows
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Researchers have developed a special type of cotton face mask that kills up to 99.9999 percent of bacteria and viruses within 60 minutes of daylight exposure
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Investigators have developed and tested the respirator, which can be sterilized, used in a hospital setting, and earned a 100 percent success rate for fit testing
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Although proper sanitization is imperative during the pandemic, many people reuse masks and other face coverings many times without sanitizing them
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New study tests the effectiveness of different fabrics at filtering particles between 0.02 and 0.1 micrometers—about the size of most viruses—at high speeds
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Researchers are working together to better understand how decontamination procedures might affect the structure and potential reuse of N95 masks
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How to prevent noise-induced hearing loss in your laboratory
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EPFL researchers have developed a filter "paper" made from titanium oxide nanowires which is capable of trapping pathogens and destroying them with light
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Experts have suggested a strategy that could help to mitigate the problem of dumped PPE—currently being disposed of at unprecedented levels due to the current pandemic
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Recent study shows that, annually, cleanrooms can save 58 percent on garment costs when they choose reusable garments and can offset carbon emissions from 1,650 cars
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Research so far suggests that wearing face masks to protect against COVID-19 does not lead wearers to engage in riskier behavior
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