Innovative chemical strategies to help Nova Scotian pulp mills explore ways to transition into the production of medical-grade pulp for N95 respirator production. Dr. Christa Brosseau Saint Mary's University (SMU) RNS Funding Contribution: $72,600 Key Words: COVID-19, N95, Medical-Grade, Pulp, Mills, Respirator, Forestry https://researchns.ca/2021/06/02/study-suggests-a-future-for-medical-grade-pulp-production-in-nova-scotia/ https://researchns.ca/episode4/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/nova-scotia-covid-19-n95-masks-pulp-research-1.5566691 https://www.pulpandpapercanada.com/transforming-pulp-can-tmp-act-like-kraft-pulp-for-use-in-n95-masks/
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Key facts
Disease
COVID-19start year
2021Funder
Research Nova ScotiaPrincipal Investigator
Dr. Christa BrosseauResearch Location
N/ALead Research Institution
N/AResearch Priority Alignment
N/A
Research Category
Infection prevention and control
Research Subcategory
Barriers, PPE, environmental, animal and vector control measures
Special Interest Tags
N/A
Study Type
Non-Clinical
Clinical Trial Details
N/A
Broad Policy Alignment
Pending
Age Group
Not Applicable
Vulnerable Population
Not applicable
Occupations of Interest
Not applicable
Abstract
COVID-19, N95, Medical-Grade, Pulp, Mills, Respirator, Forestry