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Antiviral surfaces and coatings and their mechanisms of action

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Rakowska, Paulina D., Tiddia, Mariavitalia, Faruqui, Nilofar, Bankier, Claire, Pei, Yiwen, Pollard, Andrew J., Zhang, Junting, Gilmore, Ian S.·2021·Communications Materials

Abstract

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 places. Here, we review a range of natural and synthetic surface materials and coatings with antiviral properties, including metals, polymers and biopolymers, graphene and antimicrobial peptides, and their underpinning antiviral mechanisms. We also discuss the physico-chemical properties of surfaces which influence virus attachment and persistence on surfaces. Finally, an overview is given of the current practices and applications of antiviral and virucidal materials and coatings in consumer products, personal protective equipment, healthcare and public settings.

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Authors
Rakowska, P. D., Tiddia, M., Faruqui, N., Bankier, C., Pei, Y., Pollard, A. J., Zhang, J., & Gilmore, I. S.
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Communications Materials
Published
2021-05-28
Volume
2
Issue
1
ISSN
2662-4443 (ISSN-L)
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W3164191243
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171
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journal article
Language
en
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Rakowska, P. D., Tiddia, M., Faruqui, N., Bankier, C., Pei, Y., Pollard, A. J., Zhang, J., & Gilmore, I. S. (2021). Antiviral surfaces and coatings and their mechanisms of action. Communications Materials. https://doi.org/10.1038/s43246-021-00153-y

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