By Dr. Chinta SidharthanOct 7 2022Reviewed by Aimee Molineux In a recent study published in Polymers, researchers synthesized and evaluated a silver and polyurethane nanocomposite surface coating material that exhibits antiviral activity against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 .
Metal nanoparticles are combined with polymers to form nanocomposite polymers that exhibit antimicrobial properties. A silver nanoparticle composite polymer that can be used to coat preinstalled touchpoints could provide self-sanitizing surfaces without the need to replace existing fixtures. The nanocomposite was formed by adding silver nanoparticles to polyurethane dissolved in anhydrous tetrahydrofuran to cast films of uniform thickness. The film was then heated at 50 °C and 800 mbar in a vacuum oven and allowed to cool. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy was used to determine the reactivity of the nanocomposite.
The NMR spectrum contained well-resolved signals for all the expected structural features of the polyurethane. The SEC results revealed a number averaged molecular weight of 8700 g/mol and weight averaged molecular weight of 15,400 g/mol. The FTIR spectrum did not indicate unreactive isocyanate and showed interactions between the silver nanoparticles and the NH and carbonyl groups of the polyurethane.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Can surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 be conducted through aircraft wastewater analysis?Can surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 be conducted through aircraft wastewater analysis? BangorUni MurdochUni StudentsNCL cardiffuni SARSCoV2 COVID19 coronavirus covid wastewater
Source: NewsMedical - 🏆 19. / 71 Read more »
Histone mimicry by SARS-CoV-2 protein disrupts epigenetic regulation of host cellsResearchers demonstrated that the SARS-CoV-2 protein functions as a histone mimic to disrupt the epigenetic regulation of host cells.
Source: NewsMedical - 🏆 19. / 71 Read more »
Neonatal mice-based model established that allows for the transmission of clinical SARS-CoV-2 isolatesNeonatal mice-based model established that allows for the transmission of clinical SARS-CoV-2 isolates biorxivpreprint nyugrossman UMmedschool SARSCoV2 COVID19 coronavirus covid transmission
Source: NewsMedical - 🏆 19. / 71 Read more »
The magnitude and duration of the protective effect of prior infection and hybrid immunity against Omicron infection and severe diseaseThe magnitude and duration of the protective effect of prior infection and hybrid immunity against Omicron infection and severe disease medrxivpreprint UofT UCalgary UCBerkeley UBC uvic infection immunity COVID19 coronavirus
Source: NewsMedical - 🏆 19. / 71 Read more »
Study evaluates efficacy of a candidate SARS-CoV-2 subunit vaccine to protect endangered black-footed-ferretsIn a new study, researchers assessed the safety, efficacy, and immunogenicity of a candidate SARS-CoV-2 subunit vaccine in black-footed ferrets (BFF), and investigated the susceptibility of these endangered North American mammals to the virus.
Source: NewsMedical - 🏆 19. / 71 Read more »
The effect of ORF3c, a SARS-CoV-2 accessory protein, on cellular innate immune responses, autophagy, and lung cell mitochondrial metabolismThe effect of ORF3c, a SARS-CoV-2 accessory protein, on cellular innate immune responses, autophagy, and lung cell mitochondrial metabolism biorxivpreprint unimib LaStatale SARSCoV2 protein COVID19 coronavirus covid
Source: NewsMedical - 🏆 19. / 71 Read more »