論文

査読有り 筆頭著者
2021年5月6日

A Simple Electrostatic Precipitator for Trapping Virus Particles Spread via Droplet Transmission

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
  • Koji Kakutani
  • ,
  • Yoshinori Matsuda
  • ,
  • Teruo Nonomura
  • ,
  • Yoshihiro Takikawa
  • ,
  • Takeshi Takami
  • ,
  • Hideyoshi Toyoda

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開始ページ
4934
終了ページ
4934
記述言語
掲載種別
研究論文(学術雑誌)
DOI
10.3390/ijerph18094934
出版者・発行元
MDPI AG

The purpose of this study was to develop a simple electrostatic apparatus to precipitate virus particles spread via droplet transmission, which is especially significant in the context of the recent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The bacteriophage φ6 of Pseudomonas syringae was used as a model of the COVID-19 virus because of its similar structure and safety in experiments. The apparatus consisted of a spiked, perforated stainless plate (S-PSP) linked to a direct-current voltage generator to supply negative charge to the spike tips and a vessel with water (G-water) linked to a ground line. The S-PSP and G-water surface were paralleled at a definite interval. Negative charge supplied to the spike tips positively polarised the G-water by electrostatic induction to form an electric field between them in which ionic wind and negative ions were generated. Bacteriophage-containing water was atomised with a nebuliser and introduced into the electric field. The mist particles were ionised by the negative ions and attracted to the opposite pole (G-water). This apparatus demonstrated a prominent ability to capture phage-containing mist particles of the same sizes as respiratory droplets and aerosols regardless of the phage concentration of the mist particles. The trapped phages were successfully sterilised using ozone bubbling. Thus, the present study provides an effective system for eliminating droplet transmission of viral pathogens from public spaces.

リンク情報
DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18094934
PubMed
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34066356
PubMed Central
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8124561
URL
https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/9/4934/pdf
ID情報
  • DOI : 10.3390/ijerph18094934
  • eISSN : 1660-4601
  • PubMed ID : 34066356
  • PubMed Central 記事ID : PMC8124561

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