PPE

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

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

Although proper sanitization is imperative during the pandemic, many people reuse masks and other face coverings many times without sanitizing them

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

Researchers are working together to better understand how decontamination procedures might affect the structure and potential reuse of N95 masks

How to prevent noise-induced hearing loss in your laboratory

Choose the right PPE to match the hazard

EPFL researchers have developed a filter "paper" made from titanium oxide nanowires which is capable of trapping pathogens and destroying them with light