Scientists create new substance that helps trap airborne viruses on surfaces


By AGENCY

Made from a polymer commonly used in skincare products, this coating can be applied to various surfaces, including plexiglass barriers. — Filepic

American scientists have developed a sticky wall coating that repurposes ingredients used in hair conditioners to trap aerosolised droplets, according to a paper published on June 16 (2021) in the journal Chem.

They hope it will become another tool in the fight against Covid-19 and other airborne diseases.

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