Author:
Kanda Kaito,Nishimura Hisaaki,Koiso Takuya,Takemoto Kousuke,Nakagoe Kazuma,Yamada Tetsuya,Takahashi Masaharu,Hanafusa Mariko,Kawahara Tomoki,Yanagida Yasuko,Kuramochi Jin,Fujiwara Takeo
Abstract
AbstractIn the COVID-19 pandemic, lockdown and acryl partitions were adopted as countermeasures against droplets/aerosol infections; however, these countermeasures restrict communication. In this study, a blocking device was developed using negative ions and an electric field. The device blocks mists simulating droplets/aerosol by a maximum of 89% but transmits light and sound, which is important for communication. The device demonstrated effective blocking performance for aerosol, including the COVID-19 virus spread from patients in a clinic. Our device can help prevent infections without disrupting communication.
Funder
Collaboration with Research Center for Biomedical Engineering
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC