Table 4 Characteristics of the mask type tested in the preliminary tuning tests (mask ID: A) and in the comparative BFE measurements (mask ID: B, C, D).

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Mask ID

Mask type

Filter material

No. of filter layers

Structure of filter layers

Filter area (cm2)

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A

Surgical type II R

PP

3

S, M, S

195

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B

Community

PP

1

S

361

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C

Surgical type I

PP

3

S, S, S

201

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D

Surgical type II

PP

3

S, M, S

187

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  1. PP polypropylene, S spun bonded, M melt blown.