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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


McCormick Prof. Jiaxing Huang’s research team simulated sneezes and coughs to investigate the effect of a chemical coating on mask-like fabrics.

NU researchers design antiviral face mask fabric to combat COVID-19

November 8, 2020

A team of NU researchers found that face masks treated with antiviral agents may reduce the infectiousness of the wearer. This discovery, published in a materials science journal, could help combat...

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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881
Yihan Liu