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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Infectious Disease Control

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic highlights the urgent need for effective strategies to prevent viral transmission via contaminated surfaces.
  • Standard disinfection methods may be insufficient for continuous surface protection against pathogens like SARS-CoV-2.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current landscape of antiviral nanocoatings for preventing SARS-CoV-2 transmission.
  • To discuss the mechanisms of action, types, and applications of these nanocoatings.
  • To identify future research directions and challenges in the field.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on nanocoatings with antiviral properties.
  • Analysis of different nanocoating compositions (metal/metal oxide nanoparticles, polymer nanofibers/nanoparticles, graphene, etched nanostructures).
  • Examination of the antiviral mechanisms, including spike protein and viral RNA inactivation.

Main Results:

  • Various nanocoating systems demonstrate efficacy in inactivating SARS-CoV-2.
  • Nanocoating performance is influenced by nanostructure type and surface charge.
  • Different substrates can be functionalized with nanocoatings to create antiviral surfaces.

Conclusions:

  • Antiviral nanocoatings represent a viable approach to mitigate SARS-CoV-2 spread on frequently touched surfaces.
  • Further research is needed to optimize nanocoating design, scalability, and long-term efficacy.
  • Addressing current challenges will facilitate the widespread adoption of nanocoatings for public health protection.