A newly-developed sprayable coating may prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other viruses, according to researchers in Australia.
The first-of-its-kind spray has two-fold properties that not only repel viruses and bacteria through an air-filled barrier but also kill pathogens through microscopic materials if the layer of coating is damaged or submerged even for extended periods.
The spray is formulated from plastics as strong as bullet-proof glass.
It is described in the paper titled “Shielding Surfaces from Viruses and Bacteria with a Multiscale Coating” that appears in the journal Advanced Science.
