Wetting, Adhesion, and Droplet Impact on Face Masks

In the present pandemic time, face masks are found to be most effective strategy against spread of virus within community. As aerosol-based spreading is considered as primary mode transmission, interaction with incoming droplets needs understood thoroughly for an usage among public. work, we explore interactions over commonly used 3-ply surgical masks. A detailed study wetting signature, adhesion, and impact dynamics water microbe-laden carried out both sides mask. We that interfacial characteristics mask very similar front back side Further, in anticipated attempt reduce have tested a superhydrophobic coating. It coating may not best choice regular it can give rise number smaller daughter linger air longer times contribute transmission potential viral loads.