Article | REF: MED7800 V1

Efficiency of filtration through respiratory protection masks

Authors: Sedigheh FARZANEH, Mohammadali SHIRINBAYAN, Michel BOCQUET, Abbas TCHARKHTCHI

Publication date: April 10, 2022

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2. Materials used in masks

2.1 The role of polymers

Certain polymers are generally used for mask fibers, such as polypropylene, polyethylene, polyesters, polyamides, polycarbonates and polyphenylene oxide. Certain fluorinated polymers are also used, such as tri-fluoro-chloro-ethylene. Hydrophobic, non-absorbent thermoplastic polymers with a slippery feel are more suitable for application . Polypropylene fiber is used because of its non-absorbent properties for basic medical masks, and it does not absorb moisture

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