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Multifunctional filter membrane for face mask using bacterial cellulose for highly efficient particulate matter removal.


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Abstract

Particulate matter (PM) pollution and SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) have brought severe threats to public health. High level of PM serves as a carrier of COVID-19 which is a global pandemic. This study fabricated filter membrane for face mask using bacterial cellulose and fingerroot extract (BC-FT) via immersion technique. The surface area, pore volume and pore size of BC were analyzed by Brunauer-Emmett-Teller. The physiochemical properties of the membrane were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and X-ray diffractometer. The crystallinity decreased from 63.7% in pure BC to 52.4% in BC-FT filter membrane. Young's modulus increased from 1277.02 MPa in pure BC to 2251.17 MPa in BC-FT filter membrane. The filter membrane showed excellent PM 0.1 removal efficiency of 99.83% and antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. The fabricated membrane is excellent to prevent inhalation of PM2.5 and COVID-19 respiratory droplet.

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Supplementary information

The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s10570-022-04641-3.

SUBMITTER: Jonsirivilai B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9167669 | biostudies-literature |

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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