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Azimian M, Naderi M, Soltani P, Cheng L, Naderi K, Linden S, Wiegmann A. Experimental and CFD analysis of fluid flow through nanofiber filter media. Sci Rep 2024; 14:16128. [PMID: 38997418 PMCID: PMC11245473 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-67066-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 07/08/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024] Open
Abstract
This work presents a novel approach to investigating the slip effect in nanofiber filter media. Electrospun nanofiber media with high efficiency and low pressure drop were produced at different concentrations and durations. The surface and cross-sectional morphology of nanofiber media were studied using FE-SEM. Fiber orientation and diameter distributions were also examined. The 3D virtual nanofiber media was modeled using this information along with the experimentally measured porosity and thickness of the media. The effect of the slip phenomenon in nanofiber media was studied numerically, and the results were compared to experimental data. Excellent agreements were found between the measured and simulation results. Additionally, filtration simulations considering aerosols injected with airflow through the nanofibrous filter media were conducted by considering the slip effect, and the effect of filter structure on filtration performance (removal efficiency and pressure drop) was investigated.
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- Department of Textile Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, 84156-83111, Iran
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- Department of Textile Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, 84156-83111, Iran.
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- Department of Textile Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, 84156-83111, Iran
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Dou Y, Wang N, Zhang S, Sun C, Chen J, Qu Z, Cui A, Li J. Electroactive nanofibrous membrane with antibacterial and deodorizing properties for air filtration. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 469:134064. [PMID: 38513444 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.134064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2024] [Revised: 03/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/16/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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Water vapor from respiration can severely accelerate the charge dissipation of the face mask, reducing filtration efficiency. Moreover, the foul odor from prolonged mask wear tends to make people remove their masks, leading to the risk of infection. In this study, an electro-blown spinning electroactive nanofibrous membrane (Zn/CB@PAN) with antibacterial and deodorization properties was prepared by adding zinc (Zn) and carbon black (CB) nanoparticles to the polyacrylonitrile (PAN) nanofibers, respectively. The filtration efficiency of Zn/CB@PAN for PM0.3 was > 99% and could still maintain excellent durability within 4 h in a high-humidity environment (25 ℃ and RH = 95%). Moreover, the bacterial interception rate of the Zn/CB@PAN could reach 99.99%, and it can kill intercepted bacteria. In addition, the deodorization rate of Zn/CB@PAN in the moist state for acetic acid was 93.75% and ammonia was 95.23%, respectively. The excellent filtering, antibacterial, and deodorizing performance of Zn/CB@PAN can be attributed to the synergistic effect of breath-induced Zn/CB galvanic couples' electroactivity, released metal ions, and generated reactive oxygen species. The developed Zn/CB@PAN could capture and kill airborne environmental pathogens under humid environments and deodorize odors from prolonged wear, holding promise for broad applications as personal protective masks.
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- Yuejie Dou
- College of Textiles and Clothing, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Textiles and Clothing, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Textiles and Clothing, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Yantai Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University, Yantai 264100, China
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- College of Textiles and Clothing, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Textiles and Clothing, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
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- Weifang Yingke Marine Biological Material Co., Ltd, Weifang 262600, China
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- College of Textiles and Clothing, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China; Industrial Research Institute of Nonwovens and Technical Textiles, Shandong Engineering Research Center for Specialty Nonwoven Materials, Qingdao 266071, China.
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Hu R, Huang Q, Liu G, Jiao W, Yang Q, Wang X, Yu J, Ding B. Polylactic Acid/Calcium Stearate Hydrocharging Melt-Blown Nonwoven Fabrics for Respirator Applications. ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS 2023; 5:4372-4379. [PMID: 37552710 PMCID: PMC10231341 DOI: 10.1021/acsapm.3c00500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2023] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023]
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Non-biodegradable polypropylene, which poses a serious threat to the environment, is the most utilized material in air filtration systems. Moreover, under conditions of high temperature and high humidity, the electrostatic charge in melt-blown nonwoven fabrics treated with traditional corona electrets will quickly dissipate. Here, biodegradable polylactic acid, calcium stearate, and an innovative hydrocharging technique are reported to develop environmentally friendly polylactic acid/calcium stearate hydrocharging melt-blown nonwoven fabrics with high charge stability. Compared with polylactic acid melt-blown nonwoven fabrics, the crystallization structure and charge storage of polylactic acid/calcium stearate melt-blown nonwoven fabrics have been greatly improved due to the presence of calcium stearate. In PM0.3, it exhibited a high filtration efficiency (96.78%), a low pressure drop (65.20 Pa), and a good quality factor (0.053 Pa-1), which can meet the N95 respirator standard. Furthermore, it is worth mentioning that the filtration performance remained at a high level (>95.00%) after 2 months. Importantly, based on the test and analysis of surface electrostatic potential, crystallization, and charge storage and distribution, we proposed plausible charge generation and stable storage mechanisms. It demonstrated more potential for electret air filtration and smart respirators as the further possible step of research in the field.
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- State Key Laboratory of Textile Science & Technology, Ministry of
Education, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai
201620, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Textile Science & Technology, Ministry of
Education, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai
201620, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Textile Science & Technology, Ministry of
Education, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai
201620, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Textile Science & Technology, Ministry of
Education, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai
201620, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Textile Science & Technology, Ministry of
Education, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai
201620, China
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Vázquez-López A, Del Río Saez JS, de la Vega J, Ao X, Wang DY. All-Fabric Triboelectric Nanogenerator (AF-TENG) Smart Face Mask: Remote Long-Rate Breathing Monitoring and Apnea Alarm. ACS Sens 2023; 8:1684-1692. [PMID: 36976959 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.2c02825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/30/2023]
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Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of face masks has become not only mandatory in several countries but also an acceptable approach for combating the pandemic. In the quest for designing an effective and useful face mask, triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) have been recently proposed. Novel functionalities are provided with the use of TENGs in face masks due to the induced triboelectrification generated by the exhaled and inhaled breath, allowing their use as an energy sensor. Nonetheless, within the face mask, the presence of nontextile plastics or other common triboelectric (TE) materials can be undesired. Herein, we propose the use of an all-fabric TENG (AF-TENG) with the use of high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) and cotton fabric as negative and positive triboelectric layers, respectively. With these materials, it is possible to detect the breathing of the patient, which in the case of not detecting a signal over a few minutes can trigger an alarm locally, providing valuable time. Also, in this article, we have sent breathing signals locally and remotely to distances up to 20 km via Wi-Fi and LoRa, the same as warning signals in the case of detecting anomalies. This work reveals the use of TENGs in smart face masks as an important tool to be used in difficult epidemiological periods to the general public, bringing much more comfort and relaxation to patients and elderly in today's society, and based on pristine eco-friendly materials.
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- Antonio Vázquez-López
- IMDEA Materials Institute, C/Eric Kandel, 2, Getafe, 28906 Madrid, Spain
- Materials Science and Engineering Area, Escuela Superior de Ciencias Experimentales y Tecnología, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, C/Tulipán s/n, 28933 Madrid, Spain
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- IMDEA Materials Institute, C/Eric Kandel, 2, Getafe, 28906 Madrid, Spain
- Departamento de Ingeniería Eléctrica, Electrónica Automática y Física Aplicada, ETSIDI, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Ronda de Valencia 3, 28012 Madrid, Spain
- Institute for Research in Technology, ICAI School of Engineering, Pontifical Comillas University, Madrid, C/Santa Cruz de Marcenado, 26, 28015 Madrid, Spain
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- IMDEA Materials Institute, C/Eric Kandel, 2, Getafe, 28906 Madrid, Spain
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- IMDEA Materials Institute, C/Eric Kandel, 2, Getafe, 28906 Madrid, Spain
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- IMDEA Materials Institute, C/Eric Kandel, 2, Getafe, 28906 Madrid, Spain
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Brochocka A, Owczarek O, Wojtkiewicz M. Effect of the Sorption Layer on the Protection Time Provided by Anti-Smog Half-Masks. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:1230. [PMID: 36770232 PMCID: PMC9920389 DOI: 10.3390/ma16031230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Revised: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/28/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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This paper presents the results of a study examining the protection time of half-masks containing different types and quantities of carbon sorbents. The protection time afforded by the half-masks was determined by analyzing the adsorption of three substances harmful to human health at their maximum allowable concentrations. Two of the tested half-masks showed comprehensive protection against pollutants contained in smog. Among the tested half-masks, the one with the best protective properties was identified. The longest protection time (over 8 h) was recorded for toluene, followed by over 7 h for sulfur dioxide, and only 2 h for cyclohexane. The morphological structure of nonwovens incorporating the carbon sorbents was examined under a microscope. The study showed that protection time depends on the size of activated carbon particles incorporated in the nonwoven structure as well as on their distribution. Based on these results, we identified the most effective morphological structure of the sorbent in the nonwovens.
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Zhang J, Chen G, Zhang K, Zhao D, Li Z, Zhong J. Washable and Breathable Electret Sensors Based on a Hydro-Charging Technique for Smart Textiles. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:2449-2458. [PMID: 36583700 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c19224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Flexible electromechanical sensors based on electret materials have shown great application potential in wearable electronics. However, achieving great breathability yet maintaining good washability is still a challenge for traditional electret sensors. Herein, we report a washable and breathable electret sensor based on a hydro-charging technique, namely, hydro-charged electret sensor (HCES). The melt-blown polypropylene (MBPP) electret fabric can be charged while washing with water. The surface potential of MBPP electret fabric can be improved by optimizing the type of water, water pressure, water temperature, drying temperature, drying time, ambient air pressure, and ambient relative humidity. It is proposed that the single fiber has charges of different polarities on the upper and lower surfaces due to contact electrification with water, thereby forming electric dipoles between fibers, which can lead to better surface potential stability than the traditional corona-charging method. The HCES can achieve a high air permeability of ∼215 mm/s and sensitivity up to ∼0.21 V/Pa, with output voltage remaining stable after over 36,000 working cycles and multiple times of water washing. As a demonstration example, the HCES is integrated into a chest strap to monitor human respiration conditions.
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- Jianfeng Zhang
- Laboratory of Electret & Its Application, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- Laboratory of Electret & Its Application, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou 310018, China
- Hangzhou Dianzi University Information Engineering College, Hangzhou 311305, China
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- Department of Electromechanical Engineering and Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, University of Macau, Macau SAR 999078, China
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- Department of Electromechanical Engineering and Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, University of Macau, Macau SAR 999078, China
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- Department of Electromechanical Engineering and Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, University of Macau, Macau SAR 999078, China
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- Department of Electromechanical Engineering and Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, University of Macau, Macau SAR 999078, China
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