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 […]
Time to Bring Back Copper in Public Spaces?
By Sandra Wirtz, courtesy of American Resources Policy Network Rock beats scissors. Scissors beat paper. Copper beats coronavirus. It sounds flippant, but at this moment of utmost seriousness, there’s a truth to it. In a new piece, senior writer for Fast Company Mark Wilson discusses the thesis of Bill Keevil, […]