Antimicrobial nanomaterials and coatings: Current mechanisms and future perspectives to control the spread of viruses including SARS-CoV-2
The global COVID-19 pandemic has attracted considerable attention toward innovative
methods and technologies for suppressing the spread of viruses. Transmission via …
methods and technologies for suppressing the spread of viruses. Transmission via …
Stability of SARS‐CoV‐2 and other coronaviruses in the environment and on common touch surfaces and the influence of climatic conditions: a review
HA Aboubakr, TA Sharafeldin… - … and emerging diseases, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Although the unprecedented efforts the world has been taking to control the spread of the
human coronavirus disease (COVID‐19) and its causative aetiology [severe acute …
human coronavirus disease (COVID‐19) and its causative aetiology [severe acute …
Highly stable, antiviral, antibacterial cotton textiles via molecular engineering
Cotton textiles are ubiquitous in daily life and are also one of the primary mediums for
transmitting viruses and bacteria. Conventional approaches to fabricating antiviral and …
transmitting viruses and bacteria. Conventional approaches to fabricating antiviral and …
Antiviral surfaces and coatings and their mechanisms of action
PD Rakowska, M Tiddia, N Faruqui, C Bankier… - Communications …, 2021 - nature.com
Viral infections are a serious health challenge, and the COVID-19 pandemic has increased
the demand for antiviral measures and treatments for clean surfaces, especially in public …
the demand for antiviral measures and treatments for clean surfaces, especially in public …
Environmental factors involved in SARS-CoV-2 transmission: effect and role of indoor environmental quality in the strategy for COVID-19 infection control
The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), a new zoonotic agent
that emerged in December 2019, causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This …
that emerged in December 2019, causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This …
Copper as an antimicrobial agent: Recent advances
From its uses in ancient civilisations, copper has an established history as an antimicrobial
agent. Extensive research has determined the efficacy and mechanism of copper's …
agent. Extensive research has determined the efficacy and mechanism of copper's …
Antiviral properties of copper and its alloys to inactivate covid-19 virus: a review
V Govind, S Bharadwaj, MR Sai Ganesh, J Vishnu… - Biometals, 2021 - Springer
Copper (Cu) and its alloys are prospective materials in fighting covid-19 virus and several
microbial pandemics, due to its excellent antiviral as well as antimicrobial properties. Even …
microbial pandemics, due to its excellent antiviral as well as antimicrobial properties. Even …
Contact killing and antimicrobial properties of copper
M Vincent, RE Duval, P Hartemann… - Journal of applied …, 2018 - academic.oup.com
With the emergence of antibiotic resistance, the interest for antimicrobial agents has recently
increased again in public health. Copper was recognized in 2008 by the United States …
increased again in public health. Copper was recognized in 2008 by the United States …
Persistence of pathogens on inanimate surfaces: a narrative review
JE Wißmann, L Kirchhoff, Y Brüggemann, D Todt… - Microorganisms, 2021 - mdpi.com
For the prevention of infectious diseases, knowledge about transmission routes is essential.
In addition to respiratory, fecal–oral, and sexual transmission, the transfer of pathogens via …
In addition to respiratory, fecal–oral, and sexual transmission, the transfer of pathogens via …
[HTML][HTML] Passive antifouling and active self-disinfecting antiviral surfaces
O Lishchynskyi, Y Shymborska, Y Stetsyshyn… - Chemical Engineering …, 2022 - Elsevier
Viruses pose a serious threat to human health and society in general, as virus infections are
one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality. Till May 2022, over 513 million people …
one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality. Till May 2022, over 513 million people …