Comparison of bacterial filtration efficiency vs. particle filtration efficiency to assess the performance of non-medical face masks
Abstract As a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic, the use of facemasks has become commonplace.The performance of medical facemasks is assessed using Bacterial Filtration Efficiency (BFE) tests.However, as Compressor BFE tests, require specific expertise and equipment and are time-consuming, the performance of non-medical facemasks is assessed