References
- Beninate R. 2020. Cantonment based manufacturing company invents virus-killing mask. WEAR-TV. p. 1–5 [accessed 2020 Jul 14]. https://weartv.com/news/local/cantonment-based-manufacturing-company-invents-virus-killing-mask.
- Bharatendu C, Ong JJY, Goh Y, Tan BYQ, Chan ACY, Tang JZY, Leow AS, Chin A, Sooi KWX, Tan YL, et al. 2020. Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) restores the N95 face mask-induced cerebral hemodynamic alterations among healthcare workers during COVID-19 outbreak. J Neurol Sci. 417:117078. doi: 10.1016/j.jns.2020.117078.
- Bhattacharjee S, Bahl P, Chughtai AA, MacIntyre CR. 2020. Last-resort strategies during mask shortages: optimal design features of cloth masks and decontamination of disposable masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. BMJ Open Respir Res. 7(1):1–10. doi: 10.1136/bmjresp-2020-000698.
- Borg GA. 1982. Psychophysical bases of perceived exertion. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 14(5):377–381. http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/borg-scale/.
- Britton N. 2021. Ascend files first FDA 510(k) submission based on Acteev Technology. Businesswire; [accessed 2020 Jan 7]. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200630005878/en/Ascend-Files-First-FDA-510-k-Submission-Based-on-ActeevTM-Technology.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2020. Use of masks to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19); [accessed 2020 Apr 7]. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html.
- Compendium of Physical Activities. 2011. [accessed 2014 Dec 31]. https://sites.google.com/site/compendiumofphysicalactivities/Activity-Categories/occupation.
- Gericke A, Militký J, Venkataraman M, Steyn H, Vermaas J. 2022. The effect of mask style and fabric selection on the comfort properties of fabric masks. Materials (Basel). 15(7):2559. doi: 10.3390/ma15072559.
- Goh DYT, Mun MW, Lee WLJ, Teoh OH, Rajgor DD. 2019. A randomised clinical trial to evaluate the safety, fit, comfort of a novel N95 mask in children. Sci Rep. 9(1):18952. doi: 10.1038/s41598-019-55451-w.
- Gonzalez A, Aboubakr HA, Brockgreitens J, Hao W, Wang Y, Goyal SM, Abbas A. 2021. Durable nanocomposite face masks with high particulate filtration and rapid inactivation of coronaviruses. Sci Rep. 11(1):24318. doi: 10.1038/s41598-021-03771-1.
- Guha S, Herman A, Carr IA, Porter D, Natu R, Berman S, Myers MR. 2021. Comprehensive characterization of protective face coverings made from household fabrics. PLoS One. 16(1):e0244626. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0244626.
- ISO. 1995. ISO 10551: 1995 Ergonomics of the thermal environment: assessment of the influence of the thermal environment using subjective judgement scales. http://www.iso.org/iso/catalogue_detail.htm?csnumber=18636.
- ISO. 2002. ISO 10551: 2001 Ergonomics of the thermal environment: assessment of the influence of the thermal environment using subjective judgement scales. http://shop.bsigroup.com/ProductDetail/?pid=000000000030067462.
- Khamis Aloufy A, Abdel-Moneim El-Messiry M. 2013. Nano-silver embeded nanofibrous face-mask for infection control. In: Advances in Nano, Biomechanics, Robotics, and Energy Research (ANBRE13). p. 1–14 [accessed 2023 Jan 11]. http://www.i-asem.org/publication_conf/anbre13/T5A.9.NR708_916F.pdf.
- Lee KP, Yip J, Kan CW, Chiou JC, Yung KF. 2020. Reusable face masks as alternative for disposable medical masks: factors that affect their wear-comfort. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 17(18):1–16. doi: 10.3390/ijerph17186623.
- Li X, Gong Y. 2015. Design of polymeric nanofiber gauze mask to prevent inhaling PM2.5 particles from haze pollution. J Chem. 2015:1–5. doi: 10.1155/2015/460392.
- Lin YC, Chen CP. 2019. Thermoregulation and thermal sensation in response to wearing tight-fitting respirators and exercising in hot-and-humid indoor environment. Build Environ. 160:106158. doi: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2019.05.036.
- McQuerry M, Barker R, DenHartog E. 2018. Relationship between novel design modifications and heat stress relief in structural firefighters’ protective clothing. Appl Ergon. 70:260–268. doi: 10.1016/j.apergo.2018.03.004.
- McQuerry M, Morrissey M, Kisiolek J, Gipson S, Ormsbee M. 2020. Effect of a lightweight structural firefighter turnout composite on physiological comfort. In: Lehtonen K, Shiels BP, Ormond RB, editors. Performance of protective clothing and equipment: innovative solutions to evolving challenges. Vol. 11. West Conshohocken, PA: ASTM International. p. 176–203. doi: 10.1520/stp162420190083.
- Militky J, Novak O, Kremenakova D, Wiener J, Venkataraman M, Zhu G, Yao J, Aneja A. 2021. A review of impact of textile research on protective face masks. Materials (Basel). 14(8):1937. doi: 10.3390/ma14081937.
- Powell JB, Kim JH, Roberge RJ. 2017. Powered air-purifying respirator use in healthcare: effects on thermal sensations and comfort. J Occup Environ Hyg. 14(12):947–954. doi: 10.1080/15459624.2017.1358817.
- Prata JC, Patrício Silva AL, Duarte AC, Rocha-Santos T. 2021. Disposable over reusable face masks: public safety or environmental disaster? Environments. 8(4):31. doi: 10.3390/environments.
- Sivri Ç. 2018. Improvement of protective and comfort properties of face masks using superabsorbent polymer containing nanofibers. Int J Clothing Sci Technol. 30(5):668–686. doi: 10.1108/IJCST-10-2017-0169.
- Skaria SD, Smaldone GC. 2014. Respiratory source control using surgical masks with nanofiber media. Ann Occup Hyg. 58(6):771–781. doi: 10.1093/annhyg/meu023.
- Smith PB, Agostini G, Mitchell JC. 2020. A scoping review of surgical masks and N95 filtering facepiece respirators: learning from the past to guide the future of dentistry. Saf Sci. 131:104920. doi: 10.1016/j.ssci.2020.104920.
- Xiao Y, Sakib N, Yue Z, Wang Y, Cheng S, You J, Militky J, Venkataraman M, Zhu G. 2020. Study on the relationship between structure parameters and filtration performance of polypropylene meltblown nonwovens. Autex Res J. 20(4):366–371. doi: 10.2478/aut-2019-0029.
- Xiao Y, Wen E, Sakib N, Yue Z, Wang Y, Cheng S, Militky J, Venkataraman M, Zhu G. 2020. Performance of electrospun polyvinylidene fluoride nanofibrous membrane in air filtration. Autex Res J. 20(4):552–559. doi: 10.2478/aut-2019-0043.
- Yao BG, Wang YX, Ye XY, Zhang F, Peng YL. 2019. Impact of structural features on dynamic breathing resistance of healthcare face mask. Sci Total Environ. 689:743–753. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.06.463.