Large Particle Penetration Through N95 Respirator Filters and Facepiece Leaks With Cyclic Flow
Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate respirator filter and faceseal penetration of…
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Filter Performance of n99 and n95 Facepiece Respirators Against Viruses and Ultrafine Particles
Abstract The performance of three filtering facepiece respirators (two models of N99 and one N95)…
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How Does Breathing Frequency Affect the Performance of an N95 Filtering Facepiece Respirator and a Surgical Mask Against Surrogates of Viral Particles?
Abstract Breathing frequency (breaths/min) differs among individuals and levels of physical activity. Particles enter respirators…
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Laboratory Evaluation of the Particle Size Effect on the Performance of an Elastomeric Half-Mask Respirator Against Ultrafine Combustion Particles
Abstract Objectives: This study quantified the particle size effect on the performance of elastomeric half-mask respirators,…
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Putting the Risk of Covid-19 in Perspective
Is the risk of dying from Covid-19 comparable to driving to work every day, skydiving…
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You’re Getting Used to Masks. Will You Wear a Face Shield?
The clear plastic guards may be easier to wear, disinfect and reuse than cloth or…
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This Is the Temperature That Kills Coronavirus
IF YOU WERE HOPING THE SUMMER HEAT WOULD STOP THE CORONAVIRUS IN ITS TRACKS, THINK…
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The Electrostatic Characteristics of Textile Materials
The purpose of this paper is primarily to present a “state of the art” survey…
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