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 …
[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 …
[HTML][HTML] 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 …
Antimicrobial copper-based materials and coatings: potential multifaceted biomedical applications
Surface contamination by microbes leads to several detrimental consequences like hospital-
and device-associated infections. One measure to inhibit surface contamination is to confer …
and device-associated infections. One measure to inhibit surface contamination is to confer …
Antimicrobial applications of copper
M Vincent, P Hartemann, M Engels-Deutsch - International journal of …, 2016 - Elsevier
Copper has long been known to have antimicrobial activity and is used in drinking water
treatment and transportation. It has been recognized by the American Environmental …
treatment and transportation. It has been recognized by the American Environmental …
[HTML][HTML] Toxicity mechanisms of copper nanoparticles and copper surfaces on bacterial cells and viruses
J Ramos-Zúñiga, N Bruna… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Copper is a metal historically used to prevent infections. One of the most relevant challenges
in modern society are infectious disease outbreaks, where copper-based technologies can …
in modern society are infectious disease outbreaks, where copper-based technologies can …
The use of copper as an antimicrobial agent in health care, including obstetrics and gynecology
Health care-associated infections (HAIs) are a global problem associated with significant
morbidity and mortality. Controlling the spread of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria is a major …
morbidity and mortality. Controlling the spread of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria is a major …
[HTML][HTML] Copper and copper-based nanoparticles in medicine—perspectives and challenges
Nanotechnology has ushered in a new era of medical innovation, offering unique solutions
to longstanding healthcare challenges. Among nanomaterials, copper and copper oxide …
to longstanding healthcare challenges. Among nanomaterials, copper and copper oxide …
Potential roles of micronutrient deficiency and immune system dysfunction in the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic
A Gorji, MK Ghadiri - Nutrition, 2021 - Elsevier
Preliminary studies indicate that a robust immune response across different cell types is
crucial in recovery from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). An enormous number of …
crucial in recovery from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). An enormous number of …
[HTML][HTML] A novel anti-influenza copper oxide containing respiratory face mask
G Borkow, SS Zhou, T Page, J Gabbay - PloS one, 2010 - journals.plos.org
Background Protective respiratory face masks protect the nose and mouth of the wearer from
vapor drops carrying viruses or other infectious pathogens. However, incorrect use and …
vapor drops carrying viruses or other infectious pathogens. However, incorrect use and …