The rise of electroactive materials in face masks for preventing virus infections

S Zhang, N Wang, Q Zhang, R Guan, Z Qu… - … Applied Materials & …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Air-transmitted pathogens may cause severe epidemics, posing considerable threats to
public health and safety. Wearing a face mask is one of the most effective ways to prevent …

Efficient removal of VOCs enabled by triboelectric-photocatalytic coupling effect

Z Wu, X Meng, Z Zhao - Nano Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Atmospheric pollution caused by volatile organic compounds (VOCs) is a global
environmental issue and has become a significant factor limiting the sustainable …

Self-charging, breathable, and antibacterial poly (lactic acid) nanofibrous air filters by surface engineering of ultrasmall electroactive nanohybrids

C Liang, J Li, Y Chen, L Ke, J Zhu… - … Applied Materials & …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Despite the great promise in the development of biodegradable and ecofriendly air filters by
electrospinning of poly (lactic acid)(PLA) nanofibrous membranes (NFMs), the as …

Ultralow-resistance and self-sterilization biodegradable nanofibrous membranes for efficient PM0. 3 removal and machine learning-assisted health management

X He, X Li, C Wang, J Li, X Song, G Zhu, X Li… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2024 - Elsevier
The development of multifunctional nanofibrous membranes (NFMs) that enable anti-viral
protection during air purification and respiratory disease diagnosis for health management is …

Instant Disinfecting Face Masks Utilizing Electroporation Powered by Respiration‐Driven Triboelectric Nanogenerators

MT Sim, ZY Ee, YH Lim, TS Sia… - Advanced Functional …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Wearing face masks is an effective non‐pharmaceutical strategy to inhibit the transmission
of airborne diseases. Nonetheless, most commercial face masks lack disinfecting …

Fluorine-Free Amphiphobic SBS/PAN Micro/Nanofiber Membrane by Integrating Click Reaction with Electrospinning for Efficient and Recyclable Air Filtration

Y Gou, Y Yang, W Zheng, X Ji, N Lu… - Environmental …, 2024 - ACS Publications
The membrane fouling derived from the accumulated dust pollutants and highly viscous oily
particles causes irreversible damage to the filtration performance of air filters and results in a …

Triboelectric energy harvesting technology for self-powered personal health management

YH Kwon, X Meng, X **ao, IY Suh, D Kim… - … Journal of Extreme …, 2024 - iopscience.iop.org
The global healthcare landscape is increasingly challenged by the rising prevalence of
chronic diseases and the demographic shift towards an aging population, necessitating the …