Particulate matter (PM) pollution in air has imposed huge threaten and burden to public
health, the global economy, and ecosystems. Air filtration, as an effective and timely strategy …

The ongoing COVID-19 disease significantly affects not only human health, it also affects the
wealth of country'economy and everyday routine of human life. To control the spread of the …

Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) have attracted great interests in the development of
sustainable energies and intelligent society. However, a big challenge for TENGs in …

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 …

The propagation of the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide has been alarming in the last
months. According to recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO), the use of …

Nanotechnology has attracted great attention from researchers in modern science because
nanomaterials have innovative and superior physical, chemical, and biological properties …

Bacterial infections remain the leading cause of death worldwide today. The emergence of
antibiotic resistance has urged the development of alternative antibacterial technologies to …

Fabrics are widely used in hospitals and many other settings for bedding, clothing, and face
masks; however, microbial pathogens can survive on surfaces for a long time, leading to …

Wearing face masks is a fundamental prevention and control measure to limit the spread of
COVID-19. The universal use and improper disposal of single-use face masks are raising …

Waste generated by healthcare facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic has become a new
source of pollution, particularly with the widespread use of single-use personal protective …