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April 5, 2026Open Access

Design, Fabrication and Functional Test of a Low Environmental Impact Personal Protective Element

KFKarenn D. Franco JLJulian F. Leon HLHelia B. Leon-Molina

Key Points

The research aims to create a low environmental impact personal protective element for prolonged use.
Designed a new personal protective equipment (PPE) prototype
Fabricated the PPE using environmentally friendly materials
Conducted functional tests to assess comfort and protection levels
Demonstrated significant reduction in environmental impact compared to traditional masks
Achieved comfort levels suitable for long-duration wear
Provided adequate protective functionality during testing

Abstract

The use of masks as a Personal Protective Element (PPE) is necessary in various activities and circumstances. They are used to protect healthcare workers, chemical plant personnel, people in polluted cities, or in possible future pandemic scenarios similar to that of SARS-CoV-19, for which the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended their use. The widespread use of disposable masks has created an environmental problem due to the short useful time of those PPE made of polymeric nanofibers. The objective of this research is the design, fabrication and functional tests of a low environmental impact PPE which provides comfort and protection during long-time usage.

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Franco et al. (Sun,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d1fc70a79560c99a0a1faa https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.3303/cet26123020

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