Evaluation of the Survivability of Microorganisms Deposited on Filtering Respiratory Protective Devices under Varying Conditions of Humidity

作者: Katarzyna Majchrzycka , Małgorzata Okrasa , Justyna Skóra , Beata Gutarowska

DOI: 10.3390/IJERPH13010098

关键词: Water contentMoistureMicroorganismFood scienceMicrobiologyChemistryHumidityRelative humidityIndoor bioaerosolRespiratorAspergillus niger

摘要: … estimated humidity of the filter material during a break in the usage of respirators and during … with a half mask. Humidity 200% was chosen as a model of very high humidity of the filter …

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