Guidelines for measuring and reporting particle removal efficiency in fibrous media.

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Air Quality and Aerosol Metrology Group, Atmospheric Environmental Science Department, National Physical Laboratory (NPL), Hampton Road, Teddington, TW11 0LW, United Kingdom.

Published: September 2023


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Adopting standardized and reliable methodologies to accurately measure particle removal efficiency when developing fibrous materials for controlling airborne contamination is crucial. Here, we introduce well-established aerosol science and technology concepts often overlooked or misused in interdisciplinary studies developing new fibrous materials for particle filtration. We recommend best practices for experimental assessments and reporting to ensure a reliable evaluation of new airborne particle filtration media and technologies.

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