Undesirable adhesion of microbes such as bacteria, fungi and viruses onto surfaces affects
many industries such as marine, food, textile, and healthcare. In particular in healthcare and …

Recently, synthesis and design of bioinspired nanostructured coated surfaces with
exceptional selective liquid repellency (superhydrophobicity) have been a fascinating area …

Nanoparticles can be used as inhibitory agents against various microorganisms, including
bacteria, algae, archaea, fungi, and a huge class of viruses. The mechanism of action …

Due to seasonally appearing viruses and several outbreaks and present pandemic, we are
surrounded by viruses in our everyday life. In order to reduce viral transmission …

Due to the high density of human populations within enclosed spaces, respiratory viruses
are mainly transmitted via airborne aerosols; however, they can also be transmitted via …

To inhibit viral infection, it is necessary for the surface of polypropylene (PP), a polymer of
significant industrial relevance, to possess biocidal properties. However, due to its low …

Surface-mediated transmission of pathogens is a major concern with regard to the spread of
infectious diseases. Current pathogen prevention methods on surfaces rely on the use of …

SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) caused a pandemic in
2019 and reaffirmed the importance of environmental sanitation. To prevent the spread of …

This review is conducted against the background of nanotechnology, which provides us with
a chance to effectively combat the spread of coronaviruses, and which primarily concerns …

A coating that can be activated by moisture found in respiratory droplets could be a
convenient and effective way to control the spread of airborne pathogens and reduce fomite …