Effect of air filtration on house dust mite, cat and dog allergens and particulate matter in homes
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DOI: 10.1002/clt2.12137
Abstract: Abstract Background Indoor allergens (i.e. from mite, cat and dog) are carried by airborne particulate matter. Thus, removal of particles would reduce allergen exposure. This work aims to assess the performance of air filtration on… read more here.
Keywords: air filtration; cat dog; air; particulate matter ... See more keywords
Improved Testing and Design of Intubation Boxes During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2020.08.033
Abstract: Study objective Throughout the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, many emergency departments have been using passive protective enclosures (“intubation boxes”) during intubation. The effectiveness of these enclosures remains uncertain. Methods We tested a commercially available passive… read more here.
Keywords: intubation boxes; intubation; air filtration; enclosure ... See more keywords
Bio-based and photocrosslinked electrospun antibacterial nanofibrous membranes for air filtration.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2018.09.075
Abstract: Air pollution is becoming more and more severe especially in developing countries. It is urgent to seek an effective protection for the unacceptable levels of the air pollution. Up to date, the air filtration is… read more here.
Keywords: filtration; air; air pollution; air filtration ... See more keywords
Fabrication and characterization of a novel konjac glucomannan-based air filtration aerogels strengthened by wheat straw and okara.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2019.115129
Abstract: The konjac glucomannan (KGM)-based aerogel as an air filtration material was fabricated through sol-gel and freeze-drying methods. Results showed that gelatin and starch addition could increase the filtration efficiency and compressive strength of aerogel significantly,… read more here.
Keywords: wheat straw; okara; filtration; air filtration ... See more keywords
Electrospun polyvinylidene fluoride/SiO2 nanofibrous membranes with enhanced electret property for efficient air filtration
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DOI: 10.1016/j.coco.2019.02.008
Abstract: Abstract There is a critical need for air filters with the abilities of removing particles effectively and allowing air to pass through easily to protect the public from increasingly serious air pollution; however, creating such… read more here.
Keywords: sio2 nanofibrous; air filtration; air; sio2 nps ... See more keywords
Electrospun nanofibers for high-performance air filtration
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DOI: 10.1016/j.coco.2019.06.003
Abstract: Abstract The development of air filtration materials (AFMs) has drawn increasing research interest due to the fact that air pollution is posing an enormous threat to human health on a global scale. However, the fabrication… read more here.
Keywords: filtration; air filtration; electrospun nanofibers; air ... See more keywords
The preparation of bifunctional electrospun air filtration membranes by introducing attapulgite for the efficient capturing of ultrafine PMs and hazardous heavy metal ions.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2019.03.122
Abstract: The comprehensive sources of particulate matter (PM) require air purification materials to possess both high filtration efficiencies and low air resistances in an effort to provide healthcare. However, the assembly of multiple-layered filters with different… read more here.
Keywords: ultrafine pms; hazardous heavy; filtration; air ... See more keywords
COVID-19 Outbreak and Hospital Air Quality: A Systematic Review of Evidence on Air Filtration and Recirculation
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.0c03247
Abstract: The outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 has made us all think critically about hospital indoor air quality and the approaches to remove, dilute, and disinfect pathogenic organisms from the hospital environment. While specific aspects of the coronavirus… read more here.
Keywords: recirculation; filtration; evidence; air ... See more keywords
Randomized Cross-Over Study of In-Vehicle Cabin Air Filtration, Air Pollution Exposure, and Acute Changes to Heart Rate Variability, Saliva Cortisol, and Cognitive Function
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.2c06556
Abstract: To determine how traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) exposures affect commuter health, and whether cabin air filtration (CAF) can mitigate exposures, we conducted a cross-over study of 48 adults exposed to TRAP during two commutes with… read more here.
Keywords: air; cross study; air pollution; cabin air ... See more keywords
Biodegradable MOFilters for Effective Air Filtration and Sterilization by Coupling MOF Functionalization and Mechanical Polarization of Fibrous Poly(lactic acid).
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c03932
Abstract: High-performance air filtration materials are important for addressing the airborne pollutants. Herein, we propose an unprecedented access to biodegradable poly(lactic acid) (PLA)-based MOFilters with excellent filtering performance and antibacterial activity. The fabrication involved a stepwise… read more here.
Keywords: pla based; air; poly lactic; lactic acid ... See more keywords
Synthesis of Electrospun PAN/TiO2/Ag Nanofibers Membrane As Potential Air Filtration Media with Photocatalytic Activity
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DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c00015
Abstract: The PAN/TiO2/Ag nanofibers membrane for air filtration media was successfully synthesized with electrospinning method. The morphology, size, and element percentage of the nanofiber were characterized by a scanning electron microscopy–energy dispersive spectroscopy, while X-ray fluorescence… read more here.
Keywords: pan tio2; filtration media; tio2 nanofibers; nanofibers membrane ... See more keywords