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 |
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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).