A Simple Electrostatic Precipitator for Trapping Virus Particles Spread via Droplet Transmission.

ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study was to develop a simple electrostatic apparatus to precipitate virus particles spread via droplet transmission, which is especially significant in the context of the recent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The bacteriophage φ6 of Pseudomonas syringae was used as a model of the COVID-19 virus because of its similar structure and safety in experiments. The apparatus consisted of a spiked, perforated stainless plate (S-PSP) linked to a direct-current voltage generator to supply negative charge to the spike tips and a vessel with water (G-water) linked to a ground line. The S-PSP and G-water surface were paralleled at a definite interval. Negative charge supplied to the spike tips positively polarised the G-water by electrostatic induction to form

SUBMITTER: Kakutani K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8124561 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature