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. 2021 Mar 18;16(3):e0248487. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0248487

Table 3. Evaluation of filter penetration, pressure drop and headband integrity of N95 masks passed through the gas phase-Advanced Oxidation Process decontamination treatment 10 or 20 times compared to non-treated controls (S5 and S6 Tables).

Transitions through the gAOP unit Filter Penetration Test (%) Pressure Drop (mm Hg) Headband Force 3rd Cycle 50% Upper/Lower
No Treatment 0.15±0.05A 7.53±0.29A 0.38±0.01/0.38±0.01
10 0.17±0.09A 7.57±0.36A Not Determined
20 0.17±0.05A 7.68±0.22A 0.37±0.01/0.37±0.01

Means followed by the same letter within columns are not significantly different (P>0.05).