Advanced laser manufacturing to enhance protection of surgical masks and N95 respirators against COVID-19

Dr. Mitch Li's group developed novel laser manufacturing processes for printing superhydrophobic and photothermal graphene and silver nanoparticles for surgical masks and N95 respirators against COVID-19.

Funder:

These works are funded by our ISE department and State Key Laboratory of Ultra-Precision Machining Technology.

Publications:

• Plasmonic and Superhydrophobic Self-Decontaminating N95 Respirators

• Reusable and Recyclable Graphene Masks with Outstanding Superhydrophobic and Photothermal Performances

• Graphene joins the fight against COVID-19