SARS-CoV-2 Disinfection of Air and Surface Contamination by TiO<sub>2</sub> Photocatalyst-Mediated Damage to Viral Morphology, RNA, and Protein

SARS-CoV-2 Disinfection of Air and Surface Contamination by TiO<sub>2</sub> Photocatalyst-Mediated Damage to Viral Morphology, RNA, and Protein

SARS-CoV-2 is the causative agent of COVID-19, which is a global pandemic. SARS-CoV-2 is transmitted rapidly via contaminated surfaces and aerosols, emphasizing the importance of environmental disinfection to block the spread of virus. Ultraviolet C radiation and chemical compounds are effective for...

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Main Authors: Ryosuke Matsuura, Chieh-Wen Lo, Satoshi Wada, Junichi Somei, Heihachiro Ochiai, Takeharu Murakami, Norihito Saito, Takayo Ogawa, Atsushi Shinjo, Yoshimi Benno, Masaru Nakagawa, Masami Takei, Yoko Aida
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Viruses
Subjects:
SARS-CoV-2 inactivation
TiO<sub>2</sub> photocatalyst
aerosol
RNA damage
viral morphology disruption
viral protein damage
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/13/5/942

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