Boosting COVID-19 protection with metal-free biocompatible antimicrobial coatings

As shown with the Covid-19 pandemic, coronavirus such as SARS-COV-2 are presenting a major threat due to their high transmission efficiency, their long lifetime on solid supports and their strong effect on human health. The deposition of antiviral coatings on surfaces like facemasks or door handles is a promising approach to fight against the contamination and transmission of SARS-COV-2. This idea addresses the field of 'surfaces with antiviral and antibacterial properties' for metal parts and protective facemasks. It is proposed to use metal-free coatings deposited via wet deposition techn...

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