Guidelines for measuring and reporting particle removal efficiency in fibrous media

Adopting standardized and reliable methodologies to accurately measure particle removal efficiency when developing fibrous materials for controlling airborne contamination is crucial. Here, we introduce well-established aerosol science and technology concepts often overlooked or misused in interdisciplinary studies developing new fibrous materials for particle filtration. We recommend best practices for experimental assessments and reporting to ensure a reliable evaluation of new airborne particle filtration media and technologies. Adopting standardized and reliable methodologies to accurately measure particle removal efficiency when developing fibrous materials for controlling airborne contamination is crucial. Here, the authors recommend best practices for experimental assessments and reporting to ensure a reliable evaluation of new airborne particle filtration media and technologies.

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Adopting standardized and reliable methodologies is crucial in accurately measuring particle removal efficiency for developing fibrous materials to control airborne contamination. This article introduces well-established aerosol science and technology concepts often overlooked or misused in interdisciplinary studies on new fibrous materials for particle filtration. The authors recommend best practices for experimental assessments and reporting to ensure a reliable evaluation of new airborne particle filtration media and technologies.