Polymeric paint coated common-touch surfaces that can kill bacteria, fungi and influenza virus.
MRS Commun
; 11(5): 610-618, 2021.
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in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1410375
ABSTRACT
In the current situation of COVID-19 pandemic, the role of surfaces in transmitting pathogens is clearer than ever. Herein, we report an organo-soluble, quaternary antimicrobial paint (QAP) based on polyethyleneimine (PEI) which was coated on a wide range of surfaces such as polyvinylchloride (PVC), nylon, rubber, aluminum. The coating completely killed drug-resistant bacteria. It showed rapid bactericidal properties with complete killing in 45 min of exposure and lowered bacterial adherence, asserting self-sterilizing nature. The coating exhibited complete killing of stationary phase cells of bacteria. The coating killed drug-resistant C. albicans strains. Importantly, QAP coating showed complete killing of influenza virus (H1N1).
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