FILTERS CONTAINING TERPENE-LOADED NANOFIBRES FOR ENHANCED BACTERICIDAL, FUNGICIDAL AND VIRUCIDAL ACTIVITY, PREPARATION METHODS AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF
Described herein are air/gas filter media containing terpene-loaded nanofibres for enhanced bactericidal, fungicidal and viricidal activity, preparation methods and applications thereof. More specifically, air/gas filter media for deactivating microorganisms and/or viruses. The air/gas filter media comprising one or more textile materials comprising one or more bactericidal and/or viricidal electrospun nanofibre layers. The pores within the nanofibre layers are dimensioned to prevent passage of airborne particles and upon contact with the nanofibre air filter, the bactericidal, fungicidal and/or viricidal actives deactivate the microorganisms and/or viruses within the airborne particles. Furthermore, the air filters have efficient breathability, washability performance and depending on the polymers used, may be environmentally friendly by being biodegradable and compostable.