Using visible light to activate antiviral and antimicrobial properties of TiO2 nanoparticles in paints and coatings: focus on new developments for frequent-touch …

M Schutte-Smith, E Erasmus, R Mogale… - Journal of Coatings …, 2023 - Springer
The COVID-19 pandemic refocused scientists the world over to produce technologies that
will be able to prevent the spread of such diseases in the future. One area that deservedly …

An effective and rapidly degradable disinfectant from disinfection byproducts

J Han, W Li, X Zhang - Nature Communications, 2024 - nature.com
Chloroxylenol is a worldwide commonly used disinfectant. The massive consumption and
relatively high chemical stability of chloroxylenol have caused eco-toxicological threats in …

[HTML][HTML] Efficacy of ultraviolet radiations against coronavirus, bacteria, fungi, fungal spores and biofilm

M Khan, M McDonald, K Mundada, M Willcox - Hygiene, 2022 - mdpi.com
Ultra-violet (UV) C (200–280 wavelength) light has long been known for its antimicrobial and
disinfecting efficacy. It damages DNA by causing the dimerization of pyrimidines. A newly …

Antimicrobial Biphasic Polymer Coatings Enabled by Fast Diffusion of Active Compounds

AF Gross, AP Nowak, M Ventuleth, DB Hollrigel… - Langmuir, 2024 - ACS Publications
The recent COVID-19 pandemic and the prospect of future global pandemics highlight the
long-standing need to passively eliminate viruses and bacteria on surfaces. Conventional …

[HTML][HTML] Evaluating the impacts of alcohol-based solutions on silk: Chemical, mechanical and wettability changes before and after artificial ageing

R Costantini, E Balliana, D Dalla Torre, F Aricò… - Heritage, 2022 - mdpi.com
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, since 2020, alcohol-based sanitisers have been frequently
used in museums and historic sites. Although they provide a safer environment for visitors …