Hong Kong scientists develop world’s first anti-COVID steel: Report
Scientists The University of Hong Kong has developed the world’s first stainless steel capable of eliminating the SARS-Cov-2 virus from its surface, Russian media told the university’s press office on Thursday.
The researchers were able to produce antiviral properties by adjusting the chemical composition and microstructure of ordinary stainless steel according to the project leader, the professor. Mingxin Huang.
“The project team … has made significant breakthroughs in producing the first anti-COVID-19 stainless steel to kill coronavirus 2 (SARS-Cov-2), a severe acute respiratory syndrome. Anti-COVID-19 stainless steel can also inactivate H1N1 virus. and E.colin on its surface, “the statement cited by Sputnik reads.
Ordinary stainless steel is widely used in public places, but it does not have antibacterial properties. The new alloy has a much higher copper content, which facilitates rapid inactivation of the virus and gives it antibacterial properties, according to Sputnik.
The team has applied for a patent for the findings and is negotiating with industrial partners for pilot production of public products made from the new material, such as lift buttons, door handles and railings, the university added.
Source: ANI