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Toronto Star: The secret ingredient in this face mask that could prevent the next coronavirus? A dash of salt
Media Coverage | 02/11/2020
Their new technique could make face masks more than just a shield against potentially life-threatening illnesses. Dr. Hyo-Jick Choi, a biomedical engineer... more
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Huffington Post: Alberta Scientists Pioneer Mask That Kills Viruses in Mere Minutes
Media Coverage | 02/06/2020
Canadian researchers are putting the finishing touches on a face mask that will destroy, not spread, at least three different flu viruses. The new and... more
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Narcity: An Edmonton Lab is Making A Face Mask That Kills Coronavirus Instead of Spreading It
Media Coverage | 02/05/2020
Even though face masks are selling out everywhere, an Albertan scientist and his team aren't convinced that masks help. They may even be doing more harm than... more
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CTV News: A salt-coated mask that kills viruses? Albert researchers working on it
Media Coverage | 02/05/2020
The sodium chloride coating applied to the surface of the surgical mask is designed to kill any virus particles which can otherwise survive for up to a week... more
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The Globe and Mail: If not used properly, masks can actually promote the spread of viruses
Media Coverage | 02/05/2020
Consumers may be flocking to stores to buy surgical masks to guard against the coronavirus – clearing out store shelves across Canada – but is this really the... more
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CTV News: Here's what you should know about wearing that face mask
Media Coverage | 01/31/2020
Hyo-Jick Choi, a biomedical engineer and assistant professor in the chemical and materials engineering department, said masks are a form of personal protection... more
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