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This research aims to create materials that minimize the electrostatic charge generated in hospitals from shoes rubbing against floors.

May 30, 2026Open Access

Reducing Electrostatic Charge Generated on Polymeric Floor in Hospitals

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This research aims to create materials that minimize the electrostatic charge generated in hospitals from shoes rubbing against floors.
Developed two polymeric floor materials (A & B) with adhered stainless steel strips.
Measured changes in electrostatic charge and friction coefficients under different conditions.
Analyzed the impact of grounding the stainless steel strips on electrostatic and friction properties.
Electrostatic charge increased with more stainless steel strips, attributed to induction effects.
Grounded strips reduced the friction coefficient by 4% in dry conditions and 5% in wet conditions.
Despite grounding, electrostatic charge levels still increased overall.

Abstract

The aim of this study is to develop a new material for reducing electrostatic charge (ESC) generated from the walking of polypropylene shoes against polymeric floor in hospitals. Stainless steel strips have been adhered to the back of two proposed polymeric floor materials (A & B). It has been observed that the ESC increased by increasing the number of stainless steel strips. Although the strips were grounded, ESC has increased, due to charging by induction. On other hand the grounded strips decreased the friction coefficientby 4 % and 5 %in dry sliding and water/chlorine wet sliding respectively.

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