Metal and metal oxide-based antiviral nanoparticles: Properties, mechanisms of action, and applications

M Alavi, P Kamarasu, DJ McClements… - Advances in Colloid and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Certain types of metal-based nanoparticles are effective antiviral agents when used in their
original form (“bare”) or after their surfaces have been functionalized (“modified”), including …

[HTML][HTML] Copper and copper-based nanoparticles in medicine—perspectives and challenges

MJ Woźniak-Budych, K Staszak, M Staszak - Molecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
Nanotechnology has ushered in a new era of medical innovation, offering unique solutions
to longstanding healthcare challenges. Among nanomaterials, copper and copper oxide …

Copper-nanoparticle-coated melt-blown facemask filter with antibacterial and SARS-CoV-2 Antiviral Ability

AH SadrHaghighi, R Sarvari, E Fakhri… - ACS Applied Nano …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Personal protective equipment, particularly facemasks, has an essential role in reducing the
transmission risk of airborne infections from person to person. Thus, this study aimed to …

[HTML][HTML] Amomum subulatum Fruit Extract Mediated Green Synthesis of Silver and Copper Oxide Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Characterization, Antibacterial and …

S Dhir, R Dutt, RP Singh, M Chauhan, T Virmani… - Processes, 2023 - mdpi.com
This research presents a straightforward, effective, and eco-friendly method for the
production of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and copper oxide nanoparticles (CuONPs) using …

[HTML][HTML] Synthesis of Green Copper Nanoparticles Using Medicinal Plant Krameria sp. Root Extract and Its Applications

SO Alshammari, SY Mahmoud, ES Farrag - Molecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
Nanotechnology is one of the most dynamic research areas and the fastest-growing market.
Developing eco-friendly products using available resources to acquire maximum production …

[HTML][HTML] Nano-antivirals: A comprehensive review

FS Hussain, NQ Abro, N Ahmed, SQ Memon… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
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 …

[HTML][HTML] Antiviral activity of zinc oxide nanoparticles against SARS-CoV-2

S Wolfgruber, J Rieger, O Cardozo, B Punz… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
The highly contagious SARS-CoV-2 virus is primarily transmitted through respiratory
droplets, aerosols, and contaminated surfaces. In addition to antiviral drugs, the …

Transparent anti-SARS COV-2 film from copper (I) oxide incorporated in zeolite nanoparticles

S Jampa, C Ratanatawanate, W Pimtong… - … applied materials & …, 2022 - ACS Publications
The high antibacterial and antiviral performance of synthesized copper (I) oxide (Cu2O)
incorporated in zeolite nanoparticles (Cu-Z) was determined. Various Cu contents (1–9 wt%) …

[HTML][HTML] Lessons from the history of inorganic nanoparticles for inhalable diagnostics and therapeutics

V Uskoković - Advances in Colloid and Interface Science, 2023 - Elsevier
The respiratory tract is one of the most accessible ones to exogenous nanoparticles, yet
drug delivery by their means to it is made extraordinarily challenging because of the plexus …

Tackling COVID‐19 Using Antiviral Nanocoating's—Recent Progress and Future Challenges

K Ghosal - Particle & Particle Systems Characterization, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
In the current situation of the global coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic, there
is a worldwide demand for the protection of regular handling surfaces from viral transmission …