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New Nanowire Mask Traps and Kills Pathogens – Healthcare Packaging
‘Paper’ composed of titanium oxide nanowires can trap pathogens and destroy them with light.

Theres certainly no shortage of unique face masks in development, but one in particular may take the cake with regard to protective features. A recent Phys.orgarticle discussed a new mask composed of titanate nanowires that traps and kills pathogens. Traditional paper masks have been proven to work, but come with a variety of setbacks including the environmental impact of disposable masks, and the fact that they trap pathogens, but dont destroy them.
The new mask, developed by an EPFL laborator…
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