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Functional Fiber Membranes with Antibacterial Properties for Face Masks
Summary
Researchers developed fiber-based membranes with built-in antibacterial properties for use in face masks, aiming to create filtration materials that can both block particles and actively kill pathogens to improve mask performance and safety.
The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s42765-023-00291-7.
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