Multifunctional filter materials
AssigneeKhalifa University of Science and Technology
InventorsShadi Wajih Hasan, Musthafa Mavukkandy
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Abstract
Embodiments include a filter material including an electrospun nanofiber membrane and an active nanomaterial agent incorporated into the electrospun nanofiber membrane, wherein the electrospun nanofiber membrane filters disease-causing agents and the wherein the active nanomaterial agent degrades disease-causing agents. Embodiments further include a face mask and/or respirator including a filter material, wherein the filter material includes an electrospun nanofiber membrane and an active nanomaterial agent incorporated into the electrospun nanofiber membrane, wherein the electrospun nanofiber membrane filters disease-causing agents and the wherein the active nanomaterial agent degrades disease-causing agents.
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A face mask comprising a filter material, wherein the filter material comprises an electrospun nanofiber membrane and active nanomaterial agents incorporated into the electrospun nanofiber membrane, wherein the electrospun nanofiber membrane filters disease-causing agents, wherein the active nanomaterial agents degrade disease-causing agents, and wherein the active nanomaterial agents comprise star anise, black seeds, and a mixture of glycerol monolaurate and zinc.
A method for preparing a face mask, the method comprising:
- combining active nanomaterial agents with one or more solvents to form a first solution;
- mixing one or more polymers into the first solution to form a second solution;
- electrospinning the second solution to form an electrospun nanofiber membrane of a filter material, wherein the active nanomaterial agents are incorporated into the electrospun nanofiber membrane;
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- incorporating the filter material into the face mask;
- wherein the electrospun nanofiber membrane filters disease-causing agents, wherein the active nanomaterial agents degrade disease-causing agents, and wherein the active nanomaterial agents comprise star anise, black seeds, and a mixture of glycerol monolaurate and zinc.
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