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Guidelines for measuring and reporting particle removal efficiency in fibrous media

Tronville, P; Gentile, V; Marval, J (2023) Guidelines for measuring and reporting particle removal efficiency in fibrous media. Nature Communications, 14. 5323

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Abstract

Adopting standardized and reliable methodologies to accurately measure particle removal efficiency when developing fibrous materials for controlling airborne contamination is crucial. Here, we introduce well-established aerosol science and technology concepts often overlooked or misused in interdisciplinary studies developing new fibrous materials for particle filtration. We recommend best practices for experimental assessments and reporting to ensure a reliable evaluation of new airborne particle filtration media and technologies.

Item Type: Article
Keywords: filtration efficiency, particulate matter, aerosol, air quality
Subjects: Environmental Measurement > Air Quality and Airborne Particulates
Divisions: Atmospheric Environmental Sciences
Identification number/DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41154-4
Last Modified: 08 Jan 2024 14:45
URI: https://eprintspublications.npl.co.uk/id/eprint/9894
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