Modification of face masks with zeolite imidazolate framework-8: A tool for hindering the spread of COVID-19 infection

Givirovskaia, Daria; Givirovskiy, Georgy; Haapakoski, Marjo; Hokkanen, Sanna; Ruuskanen, Vesa; Salo, Satu; Marjomäki, Varpu; Ahola, Jero; Repo, Eveliina

doi:10.1016/j.micromeso.2022.111760

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“…166 Simultaneously, introducing antimicrobial agents not only impart biocidal and self-sanitizing properties but would also offer the benets of reusability. 167,168 A popular strategy involves coating materials with antimicrobial agents such as conjugated polymers and oligomers, 169 metalorganic frameworks, 170,171 2D materials, 172 and metal nanoparticles. 173,174 Also, photocatalytic coatings that generate high levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) upon UV illumination can efficiently inactivate airborne pathogens.…”

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Recent advances and future perspectives in engineering biodegradable face masks

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Recent advances and future perspectives in engineering biodegradable face masks

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“…5 They make a barrier that can shield the user from fluid spray such as sneezing and hold the bacteria in liquid droplets from entering the user's nose or mouth. 6 Face masks have been broadly investigated in previous literature focusing on the material of the mask, [7][8][9][10] filtration efficiency, [11][12][13][14][15] design of the mask, 16,17 the utility of the mask, 6,[18][19][20][21][22] and its impact on the environment. [23][24][25][26] Disposable surgical masks, which are particularly used in clinical settings, have become widely used items among community members to either save themselves or others.…”

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“…5 They make a barrier that can shield the user from fluid spray such as sneezing and hold the bacteria in liquid droplets from entering the user’s nose or mouth. 6 Face masks have been broadly investigated in previous literature focusing on the material of the mask, 7–10 filtration efficiency, 11–15 design of the mask, 16,17 the utility of the mask, 6,18–22 and its impact on the environment. 23–26…”

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A proposed method for quality evaluation of COVID-19 reusable face mask

Nilashi,

Ali Abumalloh,

Ahmadi

et al. 2024

Measurement and Control

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During the time of COVID-19, the use of face masks has become an essential control and prevention measure. The wide usage of disposable face masks has presented a great challenge to governments to face the impact of plastic waste on humans health and the environment. The quality of reusable face masks was assessed in previous research based on general measures such as the fabric, size fit, arrival time, price, and convenience, and based on more-specific measures related to the number of layers and the included filters. However, as the quality of reusable face masks includes several other dimensions, the general measures cannot be enough to ensure a comprehensive evaluation of these products during the COVID-19 outbreak. Nowadays, however, digital social media has provided venues and convenient tools for users to share their opinions, preferences, and experiences on the quality of reusable face masks. Considering reusable face masks, several types have been launched on online platforms to meet the increasing demand during COVID-19. The main goal of this study is to investigate how reusable face masks can be evaluated through online customers’ reviews. This study proposes a combination of qualitative (text mining) and quantitative (survey-based analysis) approaches to provide the researchers with a method of data analysis to inspect the most influential quality factors for the evaluation of reusable face masks. We performed a literature review on the previous works and also collected online customers’ reviews from Amazon.com to find the quality factors of reusable face masks. The review of previous literature on reusable face masks and the result of online reviews analysis indicated that several factors impact customers’ experiences, including filteration efficiency, fabric quality, breathability, design, functionality, environmental impact, comfort, easy to use, easy to clean, economic impact, donning/doffing, quality of seal, vision, communication and safety protection. The presented framework can be complementary to the existing evaluation research methods, which use the strengths of one method to overcome the shortcomings of the other.

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“…Because of their ideal textural properties, high surface area, porosity, and the ease of their modification with bactericidal components such as reactive oxygen species generating materials and silver nanoparticles, MOFs have emerged as a promising material to be incorporated in PPE, especially surgical face masks. − Different variations of MOFs such as zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8) have been incorporated into fibrous membranes for enhancing filtration . These face masks have shown to have antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and are efficient in protecting against COVID-19 . Limiting disease spread through contaminated surfaces has also been addressed by the usage of MOFs as a self-cleaning photoactive material that prevents contamination of clothing.…”

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“… 15 These face masks have shown to have antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and are efficient in protecting against COVID-19. 16 Limiting disease spread through contaminated surfaces has also been addressed by the usage of MOFs as a self-cleaning photoactive material that prevents contamination of clothing. Of interest is the usage of MOFs in the prevention of bacterial biofilm formation.…”

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Electrospun Metal–Organic Framework-Fabric Nanocomposites as Efficient Bactericides

Hashem,

Wehbe,

Damacet

et al. 2023

Langmuir

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In this work, we utilized electrospinning to develop advanced composite membranes of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) loaded with postmetalated metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), specifically UiO-66(COOH)2-Ag and ZIF-8-Ag. This innovative technique led to the creation of highly stable PVC/MOFs-Ag membrane composites, which were thoroughly characterized using various analytical techniques, including scanning electron microscopy, powder X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, porosity analysis, and water contact angle measurement. The results verified the successful integration of MOF crystals within the nanofibrous PVC membranes. The obtained composites exhibited larger fiber diameters for 5 and 10% MOF loadings and a smaller diameter for 20% loading. Additionally, they displayed greater average pore sizes than traditional PVC membranes across most MOF loading percentages. Furthermore, we examined the antibacterial properties of the fabricated membranes at different MOFs-Ag loadings. The findings revealed that the membranes demonstrated significant antibacterial activity up to 95% against both Gram-negative (Escherichia coli) and Gram-positive (Staphylococcus aureus) bacteria as the MOFs-Ag loading increased, even when maintaining a constant silver concentration. This indicates a contact-based inhibition mechanism. The outcomes of this study have crucial implications for the development of novel, stable, and highly effective antibacterial materials, which could serve as superior alternatives for face masks and be integrated into materials requiring regular decontamination, as well as potential water filtration systems.

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Modification of face masks with zeolite imidazolate framework-8: A tool for hindering the spread of COVID-19 infection

Cited by 16 publications

References 62 publications

Recent advances and future perspectives in engineering biodegradable face masks

Recent advances and future perspectives in engineering biodegradable face masks

A proposed method for quality evaluation of COVID-19 reusable face mask

Electrospun Metal–Organic Framework-Fabric Nanocomposites as Efficient Bactericides

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