Table 2 The quantification of fibre length (L) and correlated pore size (Φ) using the skeletonization and pore-network modelling modules.
From: Microstructure analysis and image-based modelling of face masks for COVID-19 virus protection
Reusable mask | Surgical mask | N95 mask | |
|---|---|---|---|
Number of fibres | 78 | 151 | 296 |
Minimum curved length (µm) | 81 | 50 | 48 |
Maximum curved length (µm) | 751 | 463 | 454 |
Number of pores | 25 | 62 | 106 |
Minimum pore diameter (µm) | 20 | 10 | 8 |
Maximum pore diameter (µm) | 98 | 92 | 64 |
