Check the gap: Facemask performance and exhaled aerosol distributions around the wearer.

Current facemask research focuses on material characterization and efficiency; however, facemasks are often not tested such that aerosol distributions are evaluated from the gaps in the sides, bottom, and nose areas. Poor evaluation methods could lead to misinformation on optimal facemasks use; a hi...

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Main Authors: Emily L Kolewe, Zachary Stillman, Ian R Woodward, Catherine A Fromen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2020-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0243885