Self-cleaning mask

Self-cleaning mask

Israeli Reserachers

Category

Infection prevention & Control

Country

Israeli , Asia

Description

A mask with a USB port that connects to a mobile phone charger to self-clean from the heat of the device. The power source can heat an inner layer of carbon fibres to 70°C. The desinfection process takes about 30 minutes. The researches hope the invention can alleviate the mask shortage during the COVID and in post-COVID times.