Tharayil Abhimanyu, Rajakumari R, Chirayil Cintil Jose, Thomas Sabu, Kalarikkal Nandakumar
School of Energy Materials, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala 686560 India.
International and Inter-University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala 686560 India.
Emergent Mater. 2021;4(1):131-141. doi: 10.1007/s42247-021-00163-z. Epub 2021 Feb 3.
The COVID-19 has affected all major aspects of the society in a global perspective. The role of nanotechnology is much sought after in fighting this pandemic. Advanced materials based on nanotechnology are the basis of several technologies starting from masks and personal protection equipment to specific diagnostic tools that could diminish the impact of COVID-19. Development of nanotechnology-based products is therefore an absolute necessity for fight against COVID-19. We examine the fundamental concepts related to virology, histopathologic findings and how nanotechnology can help in fighting the disease. In this review we discuss the state of the art and ongoing nanotechnology-based strategies like antiviral coatings, 3D printing and therapeutics to fight against this deadly disease. The importance of using nanoparticles in point of care tests and biosensors is also highlighted.
从全球视角来看，新冠疫情已经影响到社会的各个主要方面。纳米技术在抗击这一疫情中备受关注。基于纳米技术的先进材料是多种技术的基础，从口罩和个人防护装备到特定的诊断工具，这些技术都可以减轻新冠疫情的影响。因此，开发基于纳米技术的产品对于抗击新冠疫情来说是绝对必要的。我们研究了与病毒学、组织病理学发现相关的基本概念，以及纳米技术如何有助于抗击这种疾病。在这篇综述中，我们讨论了最先进的以及正在进行的基于纳米技术的策略，如抗病毒涂层、3D打印和治疗方法，以对抗这种致命疾病。同时也强调了在即时检测和生物传感器中使用纳米颗粒的重要性。
