By Daniel McGroarty, GeoPolicy Editor Imagine a door handle that can attack the COVID-19 virus on a molecular level, destroying it within a few hours. Imagine a mask that can capture and kill COVID droplets. Imagine pillowcases and hospital gowns that destroy pathogens instead of spreading them. These ideas may sound like science fiction, […]
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Copper-infused textiles can fight coronavirus — and future pandemics
“Materials Science Revolution Vs. Coronavirus: Copper-Infusion to Turn Common Cotton Fibers Into a ‘Defensive Wall’?” By Sandra Wirtz, courtesy of American Resources Policy Network Last week, we discussed the antimicrobial properties of copper, the re-introduction of which experts argue could help the fight against Coronavirus and future pandemics — particularly in hospitals and other public […]