ZnO nanolayer on polypropylene fabrics: a highly effective antimicrobial coating against pathogenic bioaerosols
Por:
Reyes-Carmona, L, Rodil, SE, Sepúlveda-Robles, OA, Silva-Bérmudez, PS, Ramos-Vilchis, C, Almaguer-Flores, A
Publicada:
1 sep 2024
Resumen:
Antimicrobial coatings offer a promising solution for enhancing the efficacy of materials used to fabricate protective equipment for healthcare personnel. Given the rapid spread of respiratory diseases caused by pathogenic bioaerosols, our study delves into probing the antimicrobial properties of a sputtered ZnO nanolayer deposited onto polypropylene fabrics earmarked for the production of respiratory protective gear such as facemasks. A comprehensive methodology was developed to assess the immediate antimicrobial effect of the zinc oxide nanolayer against bioaerosols laden with four DNA or RNA viral surrogates and eight aerobic and anaerobic bacterial species. Additionally, its antimicrobial efficacy was measured over time across contact durations ranging from 0.5 to 24 h. The ZnO nanolayer exhibited an immediate reduction in infectivity of approximately 40% for RNA viruses, whereas only an 11% reduction was noted for the DNA virus. Remarkably, the infectivity of RNA viruses was totally eradicated after 12 h of contact with the ZnO nanolayer. In the case of anaerobic bacteria-laden bioaerosols, inhibition ratios ranged from 58% to 97% across various anaerobic strains, while aerobic bacteria aerosols demonstrated inhibition ranging from 26% to 74%. Notably, after 24 h of direct contact between bacteria and ZnO nanolayer, a substantial viability inhibition of most strains (80%-90%) was achieved. These findings underscore the potential of ZnO nanolayer for diverse biomedical purposes, encompassing personal protective equipment and other applications such as air purification systems.
Filiaciones:
Reyes-Carmona, L:
Univ Nacl Autonoma Mexico, Fac Odontol, Div Estudios Posgrad & Invest, Lab Biointerfases, Circuito Exterior S-N, Mexico City 04510, Mexico
Univ Nacl Autonoma Mexico, Fac Odontol, Programa Maestria & Doctorado Ciencias Med Odontol, Mexico City 04510, Mexico
Rodil, SE:
Univ Nacl Autonoma Mexico, Inst Invest Mat, Circuito Exterior S-N, Mexico City 04510, Mexico
Sepúlveda-Robles, OA:
UMAE Hosp Pediat, Ctr Med Nacl Siglo XXI, Unidad Invest Med Genet Humana, Inst Mexicano Seguro Social IMSS, Mexico City 06720, Mexico
Silva-Bérmudez, PS:
Unidad Ingn Tejidos Terapia Celular & Med Regenera, Ave Mexico Xochimilco 289, Mexico City 14389, Mexico
Inst Nacl Rehabil Luis Guillermo Ibarra Ibarra, Ave Mexico Xochimilco 289, Mexico City 14389, Mexico
Ramos-Vilchis, C:
Univ Nacl Autonoma Mexico, Inst Invest Mat, Circuito Exterior S-N, Mexico City 04510, Mexico
Almaguer-Flores, A:
Univ Nacl Autonoma Mexico, Fac Odontol, Div Estudios Posgrad & Invest, Lab Biointerfases, Circuito Exterior S-N, Mexico City 04510, Mexico
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