Int J Environ Health Res . Nanoprotection from SARS-COV-2: would nanotechnology help in Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) to control the transmission of COVID-19?

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Int J Environ Health Res


. 2022 Mar 5;1-30.
doi: 10.1080/09603123.2022.2046710. Online ahead of print.
Nanoprotection from SARS-COV-2: would nanotechnology help in Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) to control the transmission of COVID-19?


Zhi Xin Phuna ¹ , Bibhu Prasad Panda ² , Naveen Kumar Hawala Shivashekaregowda ³ , Priya Madhavan ¹



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• PMID: 35253535
• DOI: 10.1080/09603123.2022.2046710

Abstract

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has caused a worldwide outbreak. The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 virus can be transmitted human-to-human through droplets and close contact where personal protective equipment (PPE) is imperative to protect the individuals. The advancement of nanotechnology with significant nanosized properties can confer a higher form of protection. Incorporation of nanotechnology into facemasks can exhibit antiviral properties. Nanocoating on surfaces can achieve self-disinfecting purposes and be applied in highly populated places. Moreover, nano-based hand sanitizers can confer better sterilizing efficacies with low skin irritation as compared to alcohol-based hand sanitizers. The present review discusses the incorporation of nanotechnology into nano-based materials and coatings in facemasks, self-surface disinfectants and hand sanitizers, in the hope to contribute to the current understanding of PPE to combat COVID-19.

Keywords: SARS-CoV-2; nanotechnology; personal protective equipment.