Access Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
5(9)
Published: Sept. 1, 2023
The
SARS-CoV-2
pandemic
demonstrated
the
importance
of
human
coronaviruses
and
need
to
develop
materials
prevent
spread
emergent
respiratory
viruses.
Coating
surfaces
with
antiviral
is
a
major
interest
in
controlling
viruses,
especially
high-risk
or
high-traffic
areas.
A
number
different
coatings
for
have
been
proposed,
each
their
own
advantages
disadvantages.
Here
we
show
that
simple
salt
coating
on
range
surfaces,
including
novel
biomass
aerogel
can
reduce
infectivity
placed
onto
surface.
This
suggests
apply
could
be
applied
an
effect
against
SARS-CoV-2,
as
well
other
potential
emerging
Hygiene,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
3(3), P. 269 - 290
Published: July 19, 2023
Microbial
colonization
on
various
surfaces
is
a
serious
problem.
Biofilms
from
these
microbes
pose
health
and
economic
threats.
In
addition,
the
recent
global
pandemic
has
also
attracted
great
interest
in
latest
techniques
technology
for
antimicrobial
surface
coatings.
Incorporating
nanocompounds
into
materials
to
prevent
microbial
adhesion
or
kill
microorganisms
become
an
increasingly
challenging
strategy.
Recently,
many
studies
have
been
conducted
preparation
of
nanomaterials
with
properties
against
diseases
caused
by
pathogens.
Despite
tremendous
efforts
produce
antibacterial
materials,
there
little
systematic
research
this
article,
we
set
out
provide
comprehensive
overview
nanomaterials-based
coatings
that
can
be
used
stop
spread
contamination
surfaces.
Typically,
simple
deposits
nanomaterials,
embedded
as
well
nanotubes,
nanowires,
nanocolumns,
nanofibers,
nanoneedles,
bio-inspired
structures.
Journal of Materials Chemistry B,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(12), P. 2950 - 2984
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
review
highlights
the
design
and
engineering
of
ZnO
based
0–3D
nano-architectures,
thin
films
coatings
with
tunable
characteristics
for
multifunctional
biomedical
applications.
Emergent Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(3), P. 765 - 800
Published: Jan. 16, 2024
Abstract
The
filtration
of
airborne
particulate
matter
(PM)
and
aerosols
utilizing
nonwoven
fibrous
materials
has
received
significant
research
concern
due
to
the
continuing
global
pandemics,
especially
outbreak
coronavirus
disease
(COVID-19),
particularly
for
face
masks
as
a
measure
personal
protection.
Although
spun-bond
or
melt-blown
fabrics
are
among
pioneer
in
development
polymer
microfiber-based
air
filters
on
large
scale,
relatively
new
manufacturing
processes
like
electrospinning
solution
blow
spinning
(SBS)
gaining
momentum
manufacturers
filter
membranes.
high
performance
nanofiber
is
their
surface
area
volume
ratio
which
increases
interaction
between
PM
improves
electrostatic
charge
distribution
electret
filters,
allowing
enhanced
capture
capability
based
deposition.
Moreover,
small
diameter
nanofibrous
breathability
mask
by
providing
slip
effect,
turn
reduces
pressure
drop
through
membrane.
This
paper
provides
comprehensive
review
contemporary
advances
masks,
detailing
working
mechanism
involved,
reviewing
recent
experimental
studies,
discussing
improvements
efficiency
three
main
strategies,
including
mechanical
antimicrobial
functionality.
Furthermore,
prospective
introduced
considers
synergistic
combination
effects
mechanisms
designing
multifunctional
structure
that
can
efficiently
wide
range
with
higher
lower
drops
pressure.
New
trends
activity
smart
material-based
membranes
fight
against
infectious
agents
also
described.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(3), P. 3955 - 3965
Published: Jan. 9, 2024
The
indoor
air
quality
should
be
better
controlled
and
improved
to
avoid
numerous
health
issues.
Even
if
different
devices
are
developed
for
filtration,
the
proliferation
of
microorganisms
under
certain
conditions
must
controlled.
For
this
purpose,
a
silver
nanocluster/silica
composite
coating
was
deposited
via
cosputtering
technique
onto
fiber
glass
polymeric
based
substrates.
aim
work
is
focused
on
evaluation
antibacterial
antiviral
effects
coating.
preliminary
results
compositional
morphological
tests
showed
an
evenly
distributed
filters
surfaces.
Several
were
performed,
confirming
strong
effect
both
in
qualitative
quantitative
methods,
against
S.
epidermidis
E.
coli.
To
understand
can
stop
bacteria
colonies
spread
it,
simulation
everyday
usage
nebulizing
solution
with
high
concentration
evaluating
inhibition
growth.
Additionally,
deep
understanding
virucidal
action
mechanism
Ag
nanoclusters
performed.
aqueous
medium
dry
methods
evaluated,
comparison
analysis
ions
release.
performances
assessed
human
coronavirus
OC43
strain
(HCoV-OC43).
Journal of Materials Chemistry B,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
10(45), P. 9349 - 9368
Published: Jan. 1, 2022
Undesirable
adhesion
of
microbes
such
as
bacteria,
fungi
and
viruses
onto
surfaces
affects
many
industries
marine,
food,
textile,
healthcare.
In
particular
in
healthcare
food
packaging,
the
effects
unwanted
microbial
contamination
can
be
life-threatening.
With
current
global
COVID-19
pandemic,
interest
development
with
superior
anti-viral
anti-bacterial
activities
has
multiplied.
Polymers
carrying
anti-microbial
properties
are
extensively
used
to
functionalize
material
inactivate
infection-causing
biocide-resistant
including
COVID-19.
This
review
aims
introduce
fabrication
polymer-based
antimicrobial
through
physical
chemical
modifications,
followed
by
discussion
inactivation
mechanisms
conventional
biocidal
agents
new-generation
macromolecules
polymer-modified
surfaces.
The
advanced
applications
on
personal
protective
equipment
against
COVID-19,
packaging
materials,
biomedical
devices,
marine
vessels
textiles
also
summarized
express
research
trend
academia
industry.
Healthcare,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(8), P. 1115 - 1115
Published: April 13, 2023
The
COVID-19
pandemic
has
hugely
affected
the
textile
and
apparel
industry.
Besides
negative
impact
due
to
supply
chain
disruptions,
drop
in
demand,
liquidity
problems,
overstocking,
this
was
found
be
a
window
of
opportunity
since
it
accelerated
ongoing
digitalization
trends
use
functional
materials
This
review
paper
covers
development
smart
advanced
textiles
that
emerged
as
response
outbreak
SARS-CoV-2.
We
extensively
cover
advancements
developing
enable
monitoring
sensing
through
electrospun
nanofibers
nanogenerators.
Additionally,
we
focus
on
improving
medical
mainly
enhanced
antiviral
capabilities,
which
play
crucial
role
prevention,
protection,
control.
summarize
challenges
arise
from
personal
protective
equipment
(PPE)
disposal
finally
give
an
overview
new
textile-based
products
markets
related
control
spread
reduction
