Diversity of experimental designs for the fabrication of antifungal surfaces for the built environment

The fungal infestation in construction industries is a major problem with a very high removal cost that needs to be controlled not only to prevent the fouling of surfaces but also to prevent allergic reactions or respiratory problems especially in immunocompromised individuals. To combat fungal invasion, several experimental approaches to produce antifungal surfaces have been developed. Here, we reviewed the current strategies in designing antifungal surfaces and classified those approaches into two major categories: the chemical and/or physical modification of the actual material surface and nanoparticle-based coating formulations created using the functionalised nanoparticles.

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Fungal infestation in the construction industry is a significant problem that requires high removal costs and effective control measures. Current strategies for designing antifungal surfaces can be classified into chemical and/or physical modification of material surfaces and the use of functionalized nanoparticles to create coating formulations.