The COVID-19 pandemic, Part 1: can antimicrobial copper-based alloys help suppress infectious transmission of viruses originating from human contact with high …
JR Scully - Corrosion, 2020 - meridian.allenpress.com
World-wide attention concerning public health is focused on a novel human coronavirus
disease that causes a severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) named SARS-CoV-2. The …
disease that causes a severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) named SARS-CoV-2. The …
[HTML][HTML] A mechanistic study of stratified patina evolution on Sn-bronze in chloride-rich atmospheres
The complex stratified patina formed on Sn-bronze in chloride-rich atmospheres has been
explored through long-term field exposures and short-term laboratory investigations using a …
explored through long-term field exposures and short-term laboratory investigations using a …
A novel methodology to study antimicrobial properties of high-touch surfaces used for indoor hygiene applications—A study on Cu metal
Metal-based high-touch surfaces used for indoor applications such as doorknobs, light
switches, handles and desks need to remain their antimicrobial properties even when …
switches, handles and desks need to remain their antimicrobial properties even when …
Enhanced electrochemical Cu release from commercial Cu-Sn alloys: fate of the alloying elements in artificial perspiration
Abstract Commercially pure Cu (Cu), Cu-4.5 Sn-0.1 Zn, and Cu-9.7 Sn-0.1 Zn (wt%) were
evaluated for corrosion and cation release in modified artificial human perspiration solution …
evaluated for corrosion and cation release in modified artificial human perspiration solution …
[HTML][HTML] The interplay between atmospheric corrosion and antimicrobial efficiency of Cu and Cu5Zn5Al1Sn during simulated high-touch conditions
The interplay between atmospheric corrosion and antimicrobial efficiency of bare Cu and
Cu5Zn5Al1Sn was studied upon exposures simulating high-touch surface conditions. The …
Cu5Zn5Al1Sn was studied upon exposures simulating high-touch surface conditions. The …
[HTML][HTML] The golden alloy Cu5Zn5Al1Sn: Patina evolution in chloride-containing atmospheres
The influence of chloride deposition on the formation, evolution and barrier properties of the
patina formed on Cu5Zn5Al1Sn used for architectural cladding is explored via long-term …
patina formed on Cu5Zn5Al1Sn used for architectural cladding is explored via long-term …
Solute capture and doping of Al in Cu2O: corrosion, tarnish resistance, and cation release of high-purity Cu-Al alloys in artificial perspiration
MJ Hutchison, JR Scully - Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 2018 - iopscience.iop.org
Frequently-touched surfaces are a common transmission source for hospital and community
acquired infections. Cu alloys have shown promise as antimicrobial surfaces, able to kill …
acquired infections. Cu alloys have shown promise as antimicrobial surfaces, able to kill …
Interrogating the Effect of Assay Media on the Rate of Virus Inactivation of High‐Touch Copper Surfaces: A Materials Science Approach
CF Glover, T Miyake, V Wallemacq… - Advanced Materials …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Contamination of high‐touch surfaces with infected droplets of bodily secretions is a known
route of virus transmission. Copper surfaces have been reported to inactivate human …
route of virus transmission. Copper surfaces have been reported to inactivate human …
[HTML][HTML] The golden alloy Cu-5Zn-5Al-1Sn: A multi-analytical surface characterization
Abstract The golden alloy Cu-5Zn-5Al-1Sn has found many applications because of its
appearance and resistance to tarnishing. The microstructure and multi-component surface …
appearance and resistance to tarnishing. The microstructure and multi-component surface …
Patina enrichment with SnO2 and its effect on soluble Cu cation release and passivity of high-purity Cu-Sn bronze in artificial perspiration
MJ Hutchison, JR Scully - Electrochimica Acta, 2018 - Elsevier
The antimicrobial function of Cu surfaces can be linked to soluble Cu release from corrosion.
However, direct replacement of high-touch surfaces with Cu-based alloys is limited by …
However, direct replacement of high-touch surfaces with Cu-based alloys is limited by …