Researchers in U of T’s Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering have developed a new way to apply tiny particles of copper, known for its anti-microbial properties, to fabric used to make face masks (photo courtesy CACT)

Copper-coated face masks could help slow transmission of COVID-19: U of T researchers

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A team of researchers from the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering are developing a new way to coat tiny particles of copper onto the inside of fabrics, including those used in face masks – a technology that could provide an extra layer of safety against COVID-19.

The goal is to deposit very fine copper particles onto both woven and non-woven fabrics using twin-wire arc (TWA) spray technology. The fabric would then be used in one of the layers of a reusable fabric face mask. It’s anticipated the copper-embedded fabric will not affect filter or flow rate parameters and will be able to kill most viral and other pathogens within a few minutes….

https://www.utoronto.ca/news/copper-coated-face-masks-could-help-slow-transmission-covid-19-u-t-researchers

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