Natural fibres have recently piqued the interest of researchers due to their low cost,
availability, sustainability, renewable, and biodegradable properties, which can also be …

International interest in metal-based antimicrobial coatings to control the spread of bacteria,
fungi, and viruses via high contact human touch surfaces are growing at an exponential rate …

Bacterial infection is a serious problem threatening human health. The chitosan (CS)-
modified MoS 2 coating loaded with silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) was designed on the …

As surface contamination has become a major public concern, extensive research into
antimicrobial coatings has been conducted as potential long-term solutions against health …

The global epidemic owing to COVID-19 has generated awareness to ensuring best
practices for avoiding the microorganism spread. Indeed, because of the increase in …

Reusable face masks are an important alternative for minimizing costs of disposable and
surgical face masks during pandemics. Often complementary to washing, a prolonged …

Infections caused by microorganisms are a global public health problem that continually
demands new antimicrobial strategies. The generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) by …

Recent reports provide evidence that contaminated healthcare environments represent
major sources for the acquisition and transmission of pathogens. Antimicrobial coatings …

Biofouling is a major concern to the maritime industry. Biofouling increases fuel
consumption, accelerates corrosion, clogs membranes and pipes, and reduces the …

This study compares the (nitrogen oxides) NOx photocatalytic degradation performance of
the commercial bare semiconductors, titanium dioxide (TiO 2 P25) and zinc oxide (ZnO) …