Title: Design and model of facemask to inactivate the novel coronavirus

Authors: Sunil Gupta

Addresses: Department of Cybernetics, School of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Petroleum and Energy studies, Dehradun, India

Abstract: Due to the novel coronavirus spread (COVID-19) globally, governments across the world recommended the mandatory use of facemasks. The facemask helps people prevent and control the spread of virus infection. In this paper, we propose a design and model of facemask to inactivate the virus particles present in our surroundings. The proposed facemask is able to purify the air when a person inhales and exhales. The proposed mask is cost-effective, reusable, washable, and possesses the ability to disinfect the surface of facemask. The mask has the capability to trap all dust particles and virus present in the air, drastically decreasing the chance of infection. The mask is well-designed on the concept of activated carbon and copper filter.

Keywords: facemask; coronavirus; infection; copper filter; activated carbon; medical silicone.

DOI: 10.1504/IJGENVI.2021.121002

International Journal of Global Environmental Issues, 2021 Vol.20 No.2/3/4, pp.241 - 251

Received: 02 Sep 2020
Accepted: 15 Feb 2021
Published online: 21 Feb 2022 *

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