Antiviral surfaces and coatings and their mechanisms of action
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 …
Contamination of inert surfaces by SARS-CoV-2: Persistence, stability and infectivity. A review
Undoubtedly, there is a tremendous concern regarding the new viral strain" Severe Acute
Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2"(SARS-CoV-2) and its related disease known as …
Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2"(SARS-CoV-2) and its related disease known as …
COVID pollution: impact of COVID-19 pandemic on global plastic waste footprint
Plastic products have played significant roles in protecting people during the COVID-19
pandemic. The widespread use of personal protective gear created a massive disruption in …
pandemic. The widespread use of personal protective gear created a massive disruption in …
COVID-19 pandemic and emerging plastic-based personal protective equipment waste pollution and management in Africa
The threat of plastic waste pollution in African countries is increasing exponentially since the
World Health Organisation declared the coronavirus infection as a pandemic. Fundamental …
World Health Organisation declared the coronavirus infection as a pandemic. Fundamental …
[HTML][HTML] Prolonged infectivity of SARS-CoV-2 in fomites
We spotted severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 on polystyrene plastic,
aluminum, and glass for 96 hours with and without bovine serum albumin (3 g/L). We …
aluminum, and glass for 96 hours with and without bovine serum albumin (3 g/L). We …
Fomite transmission, physicochemical origin of virus–surface interactions, and disinfection strategies for enveloped viruses with applications to SARS-CoV-2
Inanimate objects or surfaces contaminated with infectious agents, referred to as fomites,
play an important role in the spread of viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible …
play an important role in the spread of viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible …
The ventilation of buildings and other mitigating measures for COVID-19: a focus on wintertime
The year 2020 has seen the emergence of a global pandemic as a result of the disease
COVID-19. This report reviews knowledge of the transmission of COVID-19 indoors …
COVID-19. This report reviews knowledge of the transmission of COVID-19 indoors …
Microplastics as potential carriers of viruses could prolong virus survival and infectivity
Microplastics are emerging contaminants in various aquatic environments, leading to human
and environmental health concerns. Viruses have also been ubiquitously detected in …
and environmental health concerns. Viruses have also been ubiquitously detected in …
[HTML][HTML] The hidden risk of microplastic-associated pathogens in aquatic environments
Increasing studies of plastisphere have raised public concern about microplastics (MPs) as
vectors for pathogens, especially in aquatic environments. However, the extent to which …
vectors for pathogens, especially in aquatic environments. However, the extent to which …
Copper nanoparticle–graphene composite-based transparent surface coating with antiviral activity against influenza virus
Respiratory infections by RNA viruses are one of the major burdens on global health and
economy. Viruses like influenza or coronaviruses can be transmitted through respiratory …
economy. Viruses like influenza or coronaviruses can be transmitted through respiratory …