Recent advances in antimicrobial air filter
| Autor: | Khoiruddin Khoiruddin, A.A.I.A.S. Komaladewi, I D.G.A. Subagia, I.G. Wenten, I W Surata |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2018 |
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lcsh:GE1-350 Air stream 010504 meteorology & atmospheric sciences Waste management 02 engineering and technology 021001 nanoscience & nanotechnology Antimicrobial 01 natural sciences Filter (aquarium) Human health Environmental science 0210 nano-technology Air quality index Inorganic nanoparticles lcsh:Environmental sciences 0105 earth and related environmental sciences Air filter |
| Zdroj: | E3S Web of Conferences, Vol 67, p 03016 (2018) |
| ISSN: | 2267-1242 |
| Popis: | The worsening air quality has become an environmental issue since it has a serious effect on human health. This is generally attributed to airborne particles including various pathogens and others fine particles. Even though air filters show excellent removal efficiency towards pathogens, the captured microorganism can remain viable in the filter, grow, and re-suspended into an air stream resulting in a secondary source of pollutants. Considerable studies have been conducted to develop air filters which also have antibacterial properties for solving this issue. Results of several studies showed that air filters with antimicrobial activities have been successfully prepared by incorporating inorganic nanoparticles and natural plant extracts. With antibacterial properties, the air filters may be potentially used to control air quality, particularly for indoor spaces e.g. hospitals, by removing fine particles and inhibiting microorganism. In this paper, the recent development of antimicrobial air filter is reviewed. In addition, preparation and performance of developed antimicrobial filters are discussed. Prospects and challenges of antimicrobial air filter are also pointed out. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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