Masks and respirators for prevention of respiratory infections: a state of the science review

T Greenhalgh, CR MacIntyre, MG Baker… - Clinical microbiology …, 2024 - journals.asm.org
This narrative review and meta-analysis summarizes a broad evidence base on the benefits—
and also the practicalities, disbenefits, harms and personal, sociocultural and environmental …

The emerging significance of nanomedicine-based approaches to fighting COVID-19 variants of concern: a perspective on the nanotechnology's role in COVID-19 …

CK Singh, KK Sodhi - Frontiers in Nanotechnology, 2023 - frontiersin.org
COVID-19, one of the worst-hit pandemics, has quickly spread like fire across nations with
very high mortality rates. Researchers all around the globe are making consistent efforts to …

Techno-economic analysis of thermochemical conversion of waste masks generated in the EU during COVID-19 pandemic into energy products

S Yousef, V Lekavičius, N Striūgas - Energies, 2023 - mdpi.com
During the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 24 billion pieces of surgical mask waste (WM)
were generated in the EU region, with an acute shortage of their management and recycling …

[HTML][HTML] Wearing face masks as a potential source for inhalation and oral uptake of inanimate toxins–A sco** review

K Kisielinski, S Hockertz, O Hirsch, S Korupp… - Ecotoxicology and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Background From 2020 to 2023 many people around the world were forced to wear masks
for large proportions of the day based on mandates and laws. We aimed to study the …

Comments to “Degli-Innocenti, F. The pathology of hype, hyperbole and publication bias is creating an unwarranted concern towards biodegradable mulch films”[J …

L Nizzetto, G Binda, R Hurley, C Baann… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2024 - Elsevier
Some narratives present biodegradable plastic use for soil mulching practices in agriculture
as “environmentally friendly” and “sustainable” alternatives to conventional plastics. To verify …

Characterization of road dust in Delhi: Heavy metal analysis, health risks, and sustainability implications

R Jangirh, A Mondal, P Yadav, L Yadav, A Datta… - Aerosol Science and …, 2024 - Springer
The study in Delhi presents a thorough examination of road dust pollution, revealing
elevated levels of dust and heavy metals throughout the city. Areas with high road dust …

Facemask: Protection or threat?

IDG Morales, ED Macusi, MAP Jondonero… - Marine Pollution …, 2023 - Elsevier
Facemasks were widely used as a protection against SARS-COV-2, which significantly
reduced COVID-19 transmission during the pandemic. However, concerns have been raised …

Study of the long-term aging of polypropylene-made disposable surgical masks and filtering facepiece respirators

S Carreiras-Suárez, L Domínguez-Ramos, M Lazzari - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
The main purpose of this work is to contribute to understanding the mechanism of oxidation
of the polymeric components of common disposable masks used during the COVID-19 …

Quantitative study on American COVID-19 epidemic predictions and scenario simulations

J Sun, J Qi, Z Yan, Y Li, J Liang, S Wu - ISPRS International Journal of …, 2024 - mdpi.com
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on people's lives, making accurate
prediction of epidemic trends a central focus in COVID-19 research. This study innovatively …

[HTML][HTML] Urban sewage sludge valorization to biodiesel production: solvent-free lipid recovery through adsorption on used 3 Ply Safety Face Masks

E Scelsi, C Pastore - Environmental Technology & Innovation, 2023 - Elsevier
The use of urban sewage sludge as the feedstock of lipids to produce biodiesel is a topic of
great interest and potential. However, the extractive step, conventionally operated with …