Textiles and Their Use in Microbial Protection : Focus on COVID-19 and Other Viruses (Paperback)

Section I: Fundamentals. 1. Introduction to Textile Materials Used in Medical Protection. 2. Protection Against Microbes: State-of-the-Art. 3. Virology of COVID-19. Section II: Disinfection Mechanism. 4. Characterization, Indication and Passivation of COVID-19. 5. Disinfection Mechanisms of UV Light and Ozonization. 6. Influence of UV Light and Ozonization on Microbes State. 7. Photocatalysis and Virus Spreading. 8. Kinetic Model for Disinfection by Using of Photo-oxidation. 9. Titanium Dioxide: - Enhanced Disinfection. 10. Copper-based Viral Inhibition. Section III: Textile Applications. 11. Copper Coated Textiles for Viruses Dodging. 12. Influence of Activated Carbon on Spread of Virus. 13. Antiviral Finishes for Protection Against COVID-19. 14. Particle Penetration Through Dense Cotton Fabrics in a Swollen State. 15. Fundamental Principles for Moisture Harvesting System and Design of Face Masks.