Knowing the physicochemical properties of exhaled droplets and aerosol particles is a
prerequisite for a detailed mechanistic understanding and effective prevention of the …

Pulmonary surfactant is a critical component of lung function in healthy individuals. It
functions in part by lowering surface tension in the alveoli, thereby allowing for breathing …

The current COVID-19 pandemic urges us to develop ultra-sensitive surface-enhanced
Raman scattering (SERS) substrates to identify the infectiousness of SARS-CoV-2 virions in …

Inanimate objects or surfaces contaminated with infectious agents, referred to as fomites,
play an important role in the spread of viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible …

The spread of COVID-19 has caused huge economic losses and irreversible social impact.
Therefore, to successfully prevent the spread of the virus and solve public health problems, it …

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus responsible for
the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), has caused a global pandemic on a scale …

Applying air filters is a practical approach to protecting people from particulate matter (PM)
pollution. However, high pressure drop or removal efficiency decay remains a considerable …

Microplastics (MPs) have been reported in the outdoor/indoor air of urban centres, raising
health concerns due to the potential for human exposure. Since aerosols are considered …

The prevalence of COVID‐19 has caused global dysfunction in terms of public health,
sustainability, and socio‐economy. While vaccination shows potential in containing the …

The success of mRNA vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic has greatly accelerated the
development of mRNA therapy. mRNA is a negatively charged nucleic acid that serves as a …