The effect of temperature on persistence of SARS-CoV-2 on common surfaces
S Riddell, S Goldie, A Hill, D Eagles, TW Drew - Virology journal, 2020 - Springer
Background The rate at which COVID-19 has spread throughout the globe has been
alarming. While the role of fomite transmission is not yet fully understood, precise data on …
alarming. While the role of fomite transmission is not yet fully understood, precise data on …
Transparent polymer‐ceramic hybrid antifouling coating with superior mechanical properties
Antifouling coatings are often required to have both excellent fouling resistance and
mechanical properties for their applications. This study reports a water‐borne antifouling …
mechanical properties for their applications. This study reports a water‐borne antifouling …
[HTML][HTML] Do mobile phone surfaces carry SARS-CoV-2 virus? A systematic review warranting the inclusion of a “6th” moment of hand hygiene in healthcare
M Olsen, T Demaneuf, G Singh, A Goldsworthy… - Journal of infection and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Mobile phones, used in billions throughout the world, are high-touch devices
subject to a dynamic contamination of microorganisms and rarely considered as a dynamic …
subject to a dynamic contamination of microorganisms and rarely considered as a dynamic …
Transparent anti-SARS-CoV-2 and antibacterial silver oxide coatings
M Hosseini, AWH Chin, MD Williams… - … applied materials & …, 2022 - ACS Publications
Transparent antimicrobial coatings can maintain the aesthetic appeal of surfaces and the
functionality of a touch-screen while adding the benefit of reducing disease transmission …
functionality of a touch-screen while adding the benefit of reducing disease transmission …
Progress in polymer-ceramic hybrid antifouling coatings
ZQ Zhang, YJ Huang, CF Ma, GZ Zhang - Chinese Journal of Polymer …, 2023 - Springer
Simultaneous realization of superior mechanical and antifouling properties is critical for a
coating. The use of stereoscopic polysiloxanes in place of linear polysiloxanes to fabricate …
coating. The use of stereoscopic polysiloxanes in place of linear polysiloxanes to fabricate …
Multifunctional Hard Yet Flexible Coatings Fabricated Using a Universal Step‐by‐Step Strategy
Hard yet flexible coatings with multi‐functionalities are useful for foldable displays and
marine industries but rare. In this study, a highly cross‐linked multifunctional hybrid coating …
marine industries but rare. In this study, a highly cross‐linked multifunctional hybrid coating …
Are health care workers following preventive practices in the COVID-19 pandemic properly?-A cross-sectional survey from India
Background and aims Health care workers (HCWs) are at increased risk of getting infected
with Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and suboptimal preventive practices have been …
with Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and suboptimal preventive practices have been …
Mobile phones are hazardous microbial platforms warranting robust public health and biosecurity protocols
Advancements in technology and communication have revolutionised the twenty-first
century with the introduction of mobile phones and smartphones. These phones are known …
century with the introduction of mobile phones and smartphones. These phones are known …
Mobile phones of paediatric hospital staff are never cleaned and commonly used in toilets with implications for healthcare nosocomial diseases
An ever-increasing number of medical staff use mobile phones as a work aid, yet this may
pose nosocomial diseases. To assess and report via a survey the handling practices and the …
pose nosocomial diseases. To assess and report via a survey the handling practices and the …
Transparent, robust, and photochemical antibacterial surface based on hydrogen bonding between a Si-Al and cationic dye
Healthcare-associated infections can occur and spread through direct contact with
contaminated fomites in a hospital, such as mobile phones, tablets, computer keyboards …
contaminated fomites in a hospital, such as mobile phones, tablets, computer keyboards …