Microstructure analysis and image-based modelling of face masks for COVID-19 virus protection

Face masks are key for slowing the spread of COVID-19. Here, the microstructure of three common masks is determined by x-ray tomography, combined with image-based modelling of droplet permeability, revealing that N95 masks are best for droplet filtration.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Wenjia Du, Francesco Iacoviello, Tacson Fernandez, Rui Loureiro, Daniel J. L. Brett, Paul R. Shearing
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-06-01
Series:Communications Materials
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s43246-021-00160-z