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Disinfectants role in the prevention of spreading the COVID ‐19 and other infectious diseases: The need for functional polymers!
Author(s) -
Kunduru Konda Reddy,
Kutner Neta,
NassarMarjiya Eid,
ShaheenMualim Merna,
Rizik Luna,
Farah Shady
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
polymers for advanced technologies
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.61
H-Index - 90
eISSN - 1099-1581
pISSN - 1042-7147
DOI - 10.1002/pat.5689
Subject(s) - covid-19 , nanotechnology , biochemical engineering , materials science , virology , outbreak , biology , infectious disease (medical specialty) , medicine , engineering , disease , pathology
The spreading of coronavirus through droplets and aerosols of an infected person is a well‐known mechanism. The main protection methods from this virus are using disinfectants/sanitizers, face masks, keeping social distance, and vaccination. With the rapid mutations of the virus accompanied by its features and contagions changing, new advanced functional materials development is highly needed. The usage of disinfectants/sanitizers in excess generates poisonous effects among the general public. Effective and simultaneously, human‐friendly sanitizers or disinfectants are required to prevent the poisoning and the associated issues. They minimize the toxic effects of the currently available materials by rapid action, high potential, long‐term stability, and excellent biocompatible nature. Here, we summarize the available antiviral materials, their features, and their limitations. We highlight the need to develop an arsenal of advanced functional antiviral polymers with intrinsic bioactive functionalities or released bioactive moieties in a controlled manner for rapid and long‐term actions for current and future anticipated viral outbreaks.