Journal
NANO LETTERS
Volume 21, Issue 24, Pages 10149-10156Publisher
AMER CHEMICAL SOC
DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.1c02266
Keywords
COVID-19; nanostructure; film; ultrasonic atomization spray coating; thermal nanoimprinting lithography; scalable production
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- Science Foundation Ireland [20/COV/V0310, 16/RC/3872]
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Research has shown that novel plastic films with nanomaterials and nanopatterns can effectively enhance the deactivation of SARS-CoV-2. These films are able to increase the deactivation of SARS-CoV-2 by up to 2 orders of magnitude within the first hour, reducing the likelihood of virus transmission. Furthermore, nanopatterns enhance antiviral effectiveness by increasing the contact area between nanoparticles and the virus.
Direct contact with contaminated surfaces in frequently accessed areas is a confirmed transmission mode of SARS-CoV-2. To address this challenge, we have developed novel plastic films with enhanced effectiveness for deactivating the SARS-CoV-2 by means of nanomaterials combined with nanopatterns. Results prove that these functionalized films are able to deactivate SARS-CoV-2 by up to 2 orders of magnitude within the first hour compared to untreated films, thus reducing the likelihood of transmission. Nanopatterns can enhance the antiviral effectiveness by increasing the contact area between nanoparticles and virus. Significantly, the established process also considers the issue of scalability for mass manufacturing. A low-cost process for nanostructured antiviral films integrating ultrasonic atomization spray coating and thermal nanoimprinting lithography is proposed. A further in-depth investigation should consider the size, spacing, and shape of nanopillars, the type and concentration of nanoparticles, and the scale-up and integration of these processes with manufacturing for optimal antiviral effectiveness.
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