Nanomaterials aspects for photocatalysis as potential for the inactivation of COVID-19 virus

Bagheri, Samira and Julkapli, Nurhidayatullaili Muhd and Yusof Hamid, Mohd Rashid and Ziaei, Rojin and Sagadevan, Suresh (2023) Nanomaterials aspects for photocatalysis as potential for the inactivation of COVID-19 virus. Catalysts, 13 (3). ISSN 2073-4344, DOI https://doi.org/10.3390/catal13030620.

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Abstract

Coronavirus disease-2019 is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and is the most difficult recent global outbreak. Semiconducting materials can be used as effective photocatalysts in photoactive technology by generating various reactive oxidative species (ROS), including superoxide (center dot O-2(-)) and hydroxyl (center dot OH) radicals, either by degradation of proteins, DNA, and RNA or by inhibition of cell development through terminating the cellular membrane. This review emphasizes the capability of photocatalysis as a reliable, economical, and fast-preferred method with high chemical and thermal stability for the deactivation and degradation of SARS-CoV-2. The light-generated holes present in the valence band (VB) have strong oxidizing properties, which result in the oxidation of surface proteins and their inactivation under light illumination. In addition, this review discusses the most recent photocatalytic systems, including metals, metal oxides, carbonaceous nanomaterials, and 2-dimensional advanced structures, for efficient SARS-CoV-2 inactivation using different photocatalytic experimental parameters. Finally, this review article summarizes the limitations of these photocatalytic approaches and provides recommendations for preserving the antiviral properties of photocatalysts, large-scale treatment, green sustainable treatment, and reducing the overall expenditure for applications.

Item Type: Article
Funders: UNSPECIFIED
Uncontrolled Keywords: SARS-CoV-2; Heterogeneous catalysis; Light adsorption; Mechanism of inactivation; Photocatalysis
Subjects: Q Science > Q Science (General)
Q Science > QR Microbiology > QR355 Virology
Divisions: Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research & Innovation) Office > Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre
Depositing User: Ms Zaharah Ramly
Date Deposited: 15 Jul 2024 07:43
Last Modified: 15 Jul 2024 07:43
URI: http://eprints.um.edu.my/id/eprint/38483

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