Recent progress in protective membranes fabricated via electrospinning: advanced materials, biomimetic structures, and functional applications

S Shi, Y Si, Y Han, T Wu, MI Iqbal, B Fei… - Advanced …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Electrospinning is a significant micro/nanofiber processing technology and has been rapidly
develo** in the past 2 decades. It has several applications, including advanced sensing …

Factors affecting use of personal protective equipment and pesticide safety practices: A systematic review

R Sapbamrer, A Thammachai - Environmental research, 2020 - Elsevier
An evidence-based understanding of factors influencing PPE use and pesticide safety
practices has the benefit of facilitating the design of interventions to minimize exposure to …

A study on local cooling of garments with ventilation fans and openings placed at different torso sites

M Zhao, C Gao, F Wang, K Kuklane, I Holmér… - International Journal of …, 2013 - Elsevier
The aim of the study was to examine the various design features of ventilated garments on
cooling performance. Five jackets with small ventilation units and closable openings were …

Human thermal physiological response of wearing personal protective equipment: An educational building semi-open space experimental investigation

Z Fang, Y Mao, Y Zhu, J Lu, Z Zheng, X Chen - Science of the Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
With the outbreak and spread of the COVID-19 epidemic, HCWs are frequently required to
wear personal protective equipment (PPE) for nucleic acid sample collection in semi-open …

The Universal Thermal Climate Index UTCI compared to ergonomics standards for assessing the thermal environment

P Broede, K Blazejczyk, D Fiala, G Havenith… - Industrial …, 2013 - jstage.jst.go.jp
The growing need for valid assessment procedures of the outdoor thermal environment in
the fields of public weather services, public health systems, urban planning, tourism & …

Breathable polyurethane membranes for textile and related industries

GR Lomax - Journal of Materials Chemistry, 2007 - pubs.rsc.org
This Application article briefly reviews the science behind so-called “breathable” coatings
and films, designed originally for foul-weather garments. These materials form continuous …

Experimental investigation of the effects of personal protective equipment on thermal comfort in hot environments

Y Mao, Y Zhu, Z Guo, Z Zheng, Z Fang, X Chen - Building and Environment, 2022 - Elsevier
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) has become
increasingly common, especially for healthcare workers performing nucleic acid sample …

Physiological employment standards IV: integration of women in combat units physiological and medical considerations

Y Epstein, R Yanovich, DS Moran, Y Heled - European Journal of Applied …, 2013 - Springer
Anthropometric and physiological factors place the average female soldier at a
disadvantage relative to male soldiers in most aspects of physical performance. Aerobic and …

Recent trends and future scope in the protection and comfort of fire-fighters' personal protective clothing

R Nayak, S Houshyar, R Padhye - Fire Science Reviews, 2014 - Springer
Fire-fighters' personal protective clothing is the only source of protection for fire-fighters
during fire-fighting. The protective clothing should provide adequate protection as well as …

Individual risk factors associated with exertional heat illness: A systematic review

CS Westwood, JL Fallowfield, SK Delves… - Experimental …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
New Findings What is the topic of this review? Exertional heat illness (EHI) remains a
persistent problem for athletes and individuals. This threat remains despite numerous …