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During these unprecedented times, researchers are scrambling to find ways to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.One particularly promising solution is a new paint called Airlite, which has been shown to neutralize coronaviruses effectively. In addition to being anti-viral, Airlite is an air purification technology that deactivates bacteria and airborne pollutants, including volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and nitrogen oxides (NOx).
Although viruses do not increase on non-living surfaces, the latest scientific studies indicate that coronaviruses continue to live on all kinds of surfaces for at least a few hours. Fortunately, coronavirus deactivation is relatively easy to achieve with ethanol-, hydrogen peroxide- or sodium hypochlorite-based cleaners. These sanitizers break down the protective envelope around the virus, destroying the viral unit. However, it is almost impossible to cover surfaces with sanitizer at all times, and once sanitizer on a surface has been wiped away, it could quickly become contaminated again.
Surface Coatings for Coronavirus Deactivation
To address this challenge, researchers have been looking into surface coatings capable of coronavirus deactivation and neutralizing other pathogens.
According to Airlite maker,AM Technology Ltd.。，涂料内的化学物质使用环境光和水分来形成分解细菌和病毒的离子基势垒，类似于肥皂如何通过溶解保护外部膜来破坏这些病原体。
On its website, AM Technology states that Airlite suppresses the growth of mold and microbes that may cause skin irritation, headaches, exhaustion, respiratory problems, and allergic reactions. The company explains that Airlite breaks down odor molecules, potentially lowering the need for air filters and deodorants, and their associated upkeep and waste.
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Self-Cleaning and Eco-Friendly Air Purification Coatings
In addition to being an air purification technology, Airlite is also self-cleaning and energy-saving. The paint draws in airborne water molecules to produce a microscopic, protective layer on a wall or other surface. It can also keep off dust and dirt and dramatically cut down on solar heat absorbed by a building’s exterior. This latter effect can lower air-conditioning costs by as much as 30% and reduce the associated carbon dioxide emissions known to fuel climate change.
Airlite的空气净化技术有180种颜色，内部，外部和底漆涂料。
已经专门配制了内部涂料以减少气味和抗蚀剂磨损和衰落。外部涂料能够降低冷却成本和保护矿物的外部建筑物表面。底漆涂料可以制备一系列表面，包括金属板，水泥，瓷砖，石膏板和石膏。
AM Technology said it would soon be making industrial-grade paints available.
Promising Test Results
While the effectiveness of Airlite against COVID-19 is still being determined, study data shows the air purifications technology’s effectiveness against some common airborne viruses and bacteria.
Researchers from the University College London tested the effectiveness of Airlite against the NL63 coronavirus and found the air purification technology eliminated 99% of viral particles on its surface.
In tests conducted in Sapienza University of Rome, Airlite reduced surface bacteria by at least 97% after two hours. After four hours, Airlite eliminated 99.9% of bacteria. Tests at other laboratories confirmed these results.
Other Paint-Based Air Purification Solutions
空军不是唯一在开发中的唯一涂料的空气净化。今年早些时候，印度诺瓦表面护理中心的研究人员宣布开发Nanova Hygiene +，用于织物，塑料，金属和混凝土的抗微生物涂层。研究人员使用被称为噬菌体的小非包裹的RNA病毒进行纳米综合+的抗病毒试验。结果在与处理过的表面接触后，抗病毒疗效为99.9％。
纳维亚卫生的关键有源因子包括非迁移季铵阳离子（Quats）和带正电荷的银纳米颗粒（AgNP），限制了病毒核苷酸的重复，Covid-19中的毒力主要系统。欧洲杯猜球平台这些因素与靶病原体中常见的硫，氧，氮和其他关键电子给体组结合。该结合导致酶的变性，使微生物的能量源无效并导致其死亡。
Researchers behind the study speculated that QUATs might inactivate COVID-19 by denaturing the exterior spike protein it uses to enter a host cell. The researchers said this speculation is based on observations of viruses, including HIV and hepatitis viruses.
在亚利桑那大学测试SuperizeWiene2的另一个研究，来自盟军生物科的聚合物表面涂层。欧洲杯线上买球在10分钟后，涂层减少了人冠状病毒浓度229e以上超过90％，两小时后超过99.9％。
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References and Further Reading
AM Technology Ltd.只有15分钟后，空头可以从表面消除人类冠状病毒。pressat. [Online] Available at:https://pressat.co.uk/releases/airlite-eLiminates-human-coronavirus-from-surfaces-after-only-15-minutes-bd1c9cb3e29ce66469d6bc69162443f0/
AM Technology Ltd.空军概述。[在线]可用：https://www.airlite.com/airlite-natural-paint/
AM Technology Ltd.Airlite and COVID-19。[在线]可用：https://www.airlite.com/airlite-and-covid-19/
Randall, I.“过滤漆”,吸收污染物和odours and will be sold in the UK next year from just £30 a can is found to kill a strain of coronavirus in under 15 minutes。Mail Online. [Online] Available at:https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-8835727/COVID-19-Air-purifying-paint-kill-related-strain-coronavirus-15-minutes.html
Ghosh，Swapan K.防病毒表面涂层，以防止新型冠状病毒（Covid-19）的传播通过触摸。Coatings World. [Online] Available at:https://www.coatingsworld.com/content-microsite/cw_covid-19/2020-04-15/anti-viral-surface-coating-to-prevent-spread-of-novel-coronavirus-.covid--covid--covid--触碰
Ikner, L. et al.A Continuously Active Antimicrobial Coating effective against Human Coronavirus 229E。Medrxiv。[在线]可用：https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.05.10.20097329v1
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