(Nanowerk News) Face masks have become an important tool in fighting against the COVID-19 pandemic. However, improper use or disposal of masks may lead to "secondary transmission". A research team ...

Researchers have successfully produced laser-induced graphene masks with an anti-bacterial efficiency of 80 percent, which can be enhanced to almost 100 percent within 10 minutes under sunlight.

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, the surge in demand for surgical masks and respirators has led to a global manufacturing rush. However, not all mask filter materials are ...

(THE CONVERSATION) – COVID-19 and medical device researchers understand the importance of face masks to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. It’s intriguing to some scientists that some mask ...

Nanomatrix Materials has developed a new face mask that uses a graphene-silver composite layer to destroy microbes and viruses. The mask may be invaluable in preventing the spread of COVID-19 and ...

(THE CONVERSATION) As a COVID-19 and medical device researcher, I understand the importance of face masks to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. So I am intrigued that some mask manufacturers have ...