The Future of Face Masks (IMAGE) American Physical Society Caption Top: Single layer dry mask shows penetration and atomization. Middle: Single layer wet mask shows reduced penetration and atomization. Bottom: Multilayer wet mask shows almost no penetration. Credit: S. Bagchi and A. Saha (UCSD) Credit Credit: S. Bagchi and A. Saha (UCSD) Usage Restrictions Credit: S. Bagchi and A. Saha (UCSD) License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.