| Id |
Subject |
Object |
Predicate |
Lexical cue |
| T3 |
0-124 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In the outbreak of COVID-19, the extended wear of single-use, disposable respirators was inevitable due to limited supplies. |
| T4 |
125-292 |
Sentence |
denotes |
As a respirator is front-line protection against particulate matter, including bioaerosol and droplets, a comprehensive understanding for the reuse strategy is needed. |
| T5 |
293-539 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In this study, eight different disinfection methods commonly applied for the reuse of respirators were compared for their influence on the filtration and bactericidal/bacteria removal performance, with in-depth discussion on the cause of effects. |
| T6 |
540-739 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Treatments including oven-dry, ultraviolet irradiation (UV), microwaving, laundering with and without detergent, and immersion in hypochlorite, isopropanol, and ethanol were performed to respirators. |
| T7 |
740-955 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Immersion in ethanol or isopropanol was effective for inactivation and removal of bacteria, yet such a treatment significantly deteriorated the filtration efficiency in about 20–28%, dissipating the surface charges. |
| T8 |
956-1104 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Laundering, while effective in removing the attached bacteria, triggered physical damage, leading to a possible reduction of filtration performance. |
| T9 |
1105-1269 |
Sentence |
denotes |
A short-term oven-dry, UV irradiation, and microwaving mostly preserved the filtration performance, yet the drawback lied in the incomplete bactericidal efficiency. |
| T10 |
1270-1429 |
Sentence |
denotes |
This study would contribute to the public health and safety by providing scientific background on the effect of disinfection treatment methods for respirators. |
