Self‐powered respiration monitoring enabled by a triboelectric nanogenerator
In mammals, physiological respiration involves respiratory cycles of inhaled and exhaled
breaths, which has traditionally been an underutilized resource potentially encompassing a …
breaths, which has traditionally been an underutilized resource potentially encompassing a …
A critical analysis of the impacts of COVID-19 on the global economy and ecosystems and opportunities for circular economy strategies
Abstract The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic on the 11th
of March 2020, but the world is still reeling from its aftermath. Originating from China, cases …
of March 2020, but the world is still reeling from its aftermath. Originating from China, cases …
Impacts of COVID-19 on energy demand and consumption: Challenges, lessons and emerging opportunities
COVID-19 has caused great challenges to the energy industry. Potential new practices and
social forms being facilitated by the pandemics are having impacts on energy demand and …
social forms being facilitated by the pandemics are having impacts on energy demand and …
[HTML][HTML] Face masks in the new COVID-19 normal: materials, testing, and perspectives
The increasing prevalence of infectious diseases in recent decades has posed a serious
threat to public health. Routes of transmission differ, but the respiratory droplet or airborne …
threat to public health. Routes of transmission differ, but the respiratory droplet or airborne …
Plastics in the time of COVID-19 pandemic: protector or polluter?
The COVID-19 pandemic has reemphasized the indispensable role of plastics in our daily
life. Plastics in terms of personal protective equipment (PPEs) and other single-use medical …
life. Plastics in terms of personal protective equipment (PPEs) and other single-use medical …
Antiviral surfaces and coatings and their mechanisms of action
Viral infections are a serious health challenge, and the COVID-19 pandemic has increased
the demand for antiviral measures and treatments for clean surfaces, especially in public …
the demand for antiviral measures and treatments for clean surfaces, especially in public …
A materials-science perspective on tackling COVID-19
The ongoing SARS-CoV-2 pandemic highlights the importance of materials science in
providing tools and technologies for antiviral research and treatment development. In this …
providing tools and technologies for antiviral research and treatment development. In this …
[PDF][PDF] Advice on the use of masks in the context of COVID-19: interim guidance, 6 April 2020
World Health Organization - 2020 - apps.who.int
Background This document provides advice on the use of masks in communities, during
home care, and in health care settings in areas that have reported cases of COVID-19. It is …
home care, and in health care settings in areas that have reported cases of COVID-19. It is …
Managing ICU surge during the COVID-19 crisis: rapid guidelines
Given the rapidly changing nature of COVID-19, clinicians and policy makers require urgent
review and summary of the literature, and synthesis of evidence-based guidelines to inform …
review and summary of the literature, and synthesis of evidence-based guidelines to inform …
The energy and environmental footprints of COVID-19 fighting measures–PPE, disinfection, supply chains
The still escalating COVID-19 pandemic also has a substantial impact on energy structure,
requirements and related emissions. The consumption is unavoidable and receives a lower …
requirements and related emissions. The consumption is unavoidable and receives a lower …