High-performance PAN/LiCl nanofiber membranes for respiratory protection against coal mine dust: Experimental validation and numerical simulation

Key Points

• Coal mine dust exposure is effectively mitigated by PAN/LiCl nanofiber membranes, which enhance respiratory protection.
• Performance metrics show that PAN/LiCl membranes outperform traditional materials in filtering dust and particles.
• Experimental validation alongside numerical simulation confirms the efficacy of the membranes against coal mine dust.
• These innovative nanofiber membranes represent a significant advancement in respiratory protection technologies for coal miners.