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Development of a self-disinfecting antiviral coating for personal protective equipment (gloves, coveralls)

  • Funded by Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF)
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Key facts

  • Disease

    COVID-19

  • Start & end year

    2020
    2020

  • Known Financial Commitments (USD)

    $0

  • Funder

    Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF)

  • Research Location

    Lebanon

  • Lead Research Institution

    Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth

  • Research Priority Alignment

    N/A

  • Research Category

    Infection prevention and control

  • Research Subcategory

    Barriers, PPE, environmental, animal and vector control measures

  • Special Interest Tags

    Innovation

  • Study Type

    Unspecified

  • Clinical Trial Details

    N/A

  • Broad Policy Alignment

    Pending

  • Age Group

    Not Applicable

  • Vulnerable Population

    Not applicable

  • Occupations of Interest

    Not applicable

Abstract

Project summary The project aims to develop a self-disinfecting antiviral coating for plastic coveralls and gloves. An antiviral agent is coated on the surface of the latex or polyethylene film by the soaking technique. The mechanical characteristics of the impregnated polymers and the infectivity of the "Covid 19" virus on the prepared plastic materials will be examined. Industrial scale production trials will be carried out. Goal The goal is to develop an economical and manufacturable coating for personal protective equipment, which will inactivate more than 99.9% of a "Covid 19" virus inoculum in one hour under normal conditions of use.