Recent breakthroughs of antibacterial and antiviral protective polymeric materials during COVID-19 pandemic and after pandemic: Coating, packaging, and textile applications

Abstract

The global epidemic owing to COVID-19 has generated awareness to ensuring best practices for avoiding the microorganisms spread. Indeed, due to the increase in infections caused by bacteria and viruses such as SARS-CoV-2, the global demand for antimicrobial materials is growing. New technologies by employing polymeric systems are of great interest. Virus transmission by contaminated surfaces leads to the spread of infectious diseases, so, antimicrobial coatings are significant in this regard. Moreover, antimicrobial food packaging is beneficial to prevent the spread of microorganisms during food processing and transportation. Further, antimicrobial textiles show an effective role. We aim to provide a review of prepared antimicrobial polymeric materials for use in coating, food packaging, and textile during the COVID-19 pandemic and post-pandemic.

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