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Life cycle assessment of single-use surgical and embedded filtration layer (EFL) reusable face mask.

Amos Wei Lun LeeEdward Ren Kai NeoZi-Yu KhooZhiquan YeoYee Shee TanShuyun ChngWenjin YanBoon Keng LokJonathan Sze Choong Low
Published in: Resources, conservation, and recycling (2021)
Comparing both face masks, the EFL reusable face mask will have a lower emission of at least 30% in terms of the generated waste and the impact categories considered, except for water depletion, freshwater eutrophication, marine eutrophication, and human toxicity.
Keyphrases
  • life cycle
  • endothelial cells
  • oxidative stress
  • positive airway pressure
  • heavy metals
  • pluripotent stem cells
  • sleep apnea