Biodegradable cellulose-based electrostatically assisted air filter with high filtration efficiency and low resistance for sub-micron PMs

Key Points

• The air filter achieves high filtration efficiency while maintaining low resistance against airflow, crucial for practical applications.
• Filtration performance was significantly enhanced for sub-micron particulate matter, with a notable efficiency rate of over 90% reported.
• Analysis involved testing various cellulose compositions under electrostatic conditions to optimize performance metrics for air filtration.
• These findings support development of sustainable air filtration technologies, highlighting potential for biodegradable materials in environmental applications.