Facemask Global Challenges: The Case of Effective Synthesis, Utilization, and Environmental Sustainability DOI Open Access
Kamyar Shirvanimoghaddam, Bożena Czech, Ramdayal Yadav

et al.

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 14(2), P. 737 - 737

Published: Jan. 10, 2022

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has a rapidly spreading pandemic and is severely threatening public health globally. The human-to-human transmission route of SARS-CoV-2 now well established. reported clinical observations symptoms this infection in humans appear range between being asymptomatic pneumonia. virus can be transmitted through aerosols droplets that are released into air carrier, especially when person coughs, sneezes, or talks forcefully closed environment. As progresses, use handling contaminated personal protective equipment facemasks have become major issues with significant environmental risks. Therefore, providing an effective method for treating used/contaminated crucial. In paper, we review challenges risks associated surge facemask production. We also discuss their materials as sources microplastics how disposal procedures potentially lead to contamination water resources. herein potential developing nanomaterial-based antiviral self-cleaning facemasks. This discusses these concludes sustainable alternative promising viable solution. context, it essential address emerging new class against virus, while biodegradable sustainable. paper represents potentials natural and/or polymers manufacturing facemasks, such wood-based polymers, chitosan, other synthetic achieving sustainability goals during after pandemics.

Language: Английский

Integrating wheat straw and silica fume as a balanced mechanical ameliorator for expansive soil: a novel agri-industrial waste solution DOI
Usama Khalid,

Zia ur Rehman,

Nauman Ijaz

et al.

Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 30(29), P. 73570 - 73589

Published: May 16, 2023

Language: Английский

Citations

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Optimization of COVID-19 face mask waste fibers and silica fume as a balanced mechanical ameliorator of fat clay using response surface methodology DOI Creative Commons

Zia ur Rehman,

Usama Khalid

Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 29(12), P. 17001 - 17016

Published: Oct. 16, 2021

Language: Английский

Citations

33
3D response surface modeling based in-situ assessment of physico-mechanical characteristics of alluvial soils using dynamic cone penetrometer DOI
Usama Khalid,

Zia ur Rehman,

Hassan Mujtaba

et al.

Transportation Geotechnics, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 36, P. 100781 - 100781

Published: May 14, 2022

Language: Английский

Citations

24
Face masks and respirators: Towards sustainable materials and technologies to overcome the shortcomings and challenges DOI Creative Commons
Shovon Bhattacharjee, Prateek Bahl, Abrar Ahmad Chughtai

et al.

Nano Select, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 3(10), P. 1355 - 1381

Published: June 18, 2022

Abstract The unprecedented threat of COVID‐19 and the likelihood other emerging infectious diseases have accentuated need for sustainable effective masks respirators (MAR). MAR assists in minimizing risk infection controlling spread pathogens. However, during pandemic, there was a worldwide scarcity due to global demand. There are also notable limitations commonly used MAR, such as low filtration efficiency, poor fit, non‐reusability, physiological impact, lack biocompatibility non‐biodegradability, inability kill Therefore, remains an unmet comprehensive study focusing on potential materials new technologies MAR. Here we outline overview conventional followed by required solutions (such using nanofibers/graphene base filters/metal‐organic framework filter media, laser scanning 3D printing fit seal, applying antimicrobial nanomaterials coating reusable biodegradable materials, developing high‐performing cloth masks, improving hydrophobicity, etc.). information research evidence outlined here can inform further development respiratory protection improve health safety first responders community.

Language: Английский

Citations

24
Facemask Global Challenges: The Case of Effective Synthesis, Utilization, and Environmental Sustainability DOI Open Access
Kamyar Shirvanimoghaddam, Bożena Czech, Ramdayal Yadav

et al.

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 14(2), P. 737 - 737

Published: Jan. 10, 2022

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has a rapidly spreading pandemic and is severely threatening public health globally. The human-to-human transmission route of SARS-CoV-2 now well established. reported clinical observations symptoms this infection in humans appear range between being asymptomatic pneumonia. virus can be transmitted through aerosols droplets that are released into air carrier, especially when person coughs, sneezes, or talks forcefully closed environment. As progresses, use handling contaminated personal protective equipment facemasks have become major issues with significant environmental risks. Therefore, providing an effective method for treating used/contaminated crucial. In paper, we review challenges risks associated surge facemask production. We also discuss their materials as sources microplastics how disposal procedures potentially lead to contamination water resources. herein potential developing nanomaterial-based antiviral self-cleaning facemasks. This discusses these concludes sustainable alternative promising viable solution. context, it essential address emerging new class against virus, while biodegradable sustainable. paper represents potentials natural and/or polymers manufacturing facemasks, such wood-based polymers, chitosan, other synthetic achieving sustainability goals during after pandemics.

Language: Английский

Citations

22