ReviewMaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2021
Can Copper Products and Surfaces Reduce the Spread of Infectious Microorganisms and Hospital-Acquired Infections?
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- Global Lessons from COVID-19: Regional Variations in the Management of Hospital-Acquired Infections During and Post-Pandemic.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
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- Assessment of UV radiation effects on airborne mucormycetes and bacterial populations in a hospital environment.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- Analytics, Properties and Applications of Biologically Active Stilbene Derivatives.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- Investigating the Properties and Characterization of a Hybrid 3D Printed Antimicrobial Composite Material Using FFF Process: Innovative and Swift.International journal of molecular sciences · 2023Article
- Porous Cellulose Thin Films as Sustainable and Effective Antimicrobial Surface Coatings.ACS applied materials & interfaces · 2023Article
- Computer Simulation of the Interaction between SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein and the Surface of Coinage Metals.Langmuir : the ACS journal of surfaces and colloids · 2022Article
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Abstract
Pathogen transfer and infection in the built environment are globally significant events, leading to the spread of disease and an increase in subsequent morbidity and mortality rates. There are numerous strategies followed in healthcare facilities to minimize pathogen transfer, but complete infection control has not, as yet, been achieved. However, based on traditional use in many cultures, the introduction of copper products and surfaces to significantly and positively retard pathogen transmission invites further investigation. For example, many microbes are rendered unviable upon contact exposure to copper or copper alloys, either immediately or within a short time. In addition, many disease-causing bacteria such as
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