Payette, Julie, Perrotton, Alexandre, Fourmont, Paul, Vaussenat, Fabrice, Benavides, Jaime A., Gerlein, Luis Felipe et Cloutier, Sylvain G..
2025.
« Assessment of KN95 mask filtering degradation and breathing detection: A pilot study ».
Sensors, vol. 25, nº 24.
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This study aims to monitor mask performance in operando using all-printed humidity sensor arrays based on BiFeO3/BiOCl heterostructures. Two screen-printed 19-sensor arrays are fixed directly atop the mask, in order to analyze moisture levels in exhaled breath and extract performance indicators. This approach allows for an examination of the humidity saturation and absorption over time during operation. Accumulation of moisture within the mask can affect its performance, and factors like breath humidity, mask material, and ambient conditions influence this. Results show that the measured data follows an exponential decay, achieving correlation factors of over 0.9 for all tests. We also detect breathing differences through feature extraction, investigating the respiration rates and signal amplitudes for both normal and deep breathing. Furthermore, we animated the airflow in the mask in both 2D and 3D, allowing for the eventual detection of leaks for ill-fitting masks. This study introduces an innovative approach for the assessment of mask fit and longevity, contributing to improving mask efficacy and public health outcomes.
| Type de document: | Article publié dans une revue, révisé par les pairs |
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| Professeur: | Professeur Cloutier, Sylvain G. |
| Affiliation: | Génie électrique |
| Date de dépôt: | 08 janv. 2026 18:44 |
| Dernière modification: | 10 janv. 2026 19:25 |
| URI: | https://espace2.etsmtl.ca/id/eprint/33205 |
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