Shielding Surfaces from Viruses and Bacteria with a Multiscale Coating

Abstract: The spread of viral and bacterial pathogens mediated by contact with surfaces is a leading cause of infection worldwide. COVID‐19 and the continuous rise of deaths associated with antibiotic‐resistant bacteria highlight the need to impede surface‐mediated transmission. A sprayable coating with an intrinsic ability to resist the uptake of bacteria and viruses from surfaces and droplets, such as those generated by sneezing or coughing, is reported. The coating also provides an effective microbicidal functionality against bacteria, providing a dual barrier against pathogen uptake and transmission. This antimicrobial functionality is fully preserved following scratching and other induced damage to its surface or 9 days of submersion in a highly concentrated suspension of bacteria. The coatings also register an 11‐fold decrease in viral contamination compared to the noncoated surfaces.

Location
Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
Extent
Online-Ressource
Language
Englisch

Bibliographic citation
Shielding Surfaces from Viruses and Bacteria with a Multiscale Coating ; day:03 ; month:06 ; year:2022 ; extent:15
Advanced science ; (03.06.2022) (gesamt 15)

Creator
Ashok, Deepu
Taheri, Mahdiar
Garg, Puneet
Webb, Daryl
Parajuli, Pawan
Wang, Yi
Funnell, Bronte
Taylor, Bradley
Tscharke, David C.
Tsuzuki, Takuya
Verma, Naresh K.
Tricoli, Antonio
Nisbet, David R.

DOI
10.1002/advs.202201415
URN
urn:nbn:de:101:1-2022060315411108597044
Rights
Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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15.08.2025, 7:31 AM CEST

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Associated

  • Ashok, Deepu
  • Taheri, Mahdiar
  • Garg, Puneet
  • Webb, Daryl
  • Parajuli, Pawan
  • Wang, Yi
  • Funnell, Bronte
  • Taylor, Bradley
  • Tscharke, David C.
  • Tsuzuki, Takuya
  • Verma, Naresh K.
  • Tricoli, Antonio
  • Nisbet, David R.

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