Worldwide fight against COVID-19 using nanotechnology, polymer science, and 3D printing technology
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2023
Abstract
One of the lethal illnesses that humanity has ever seen is COVID-19 irrefutably. The speed of virus spread is high and happens through polluted surfaces, respiratory droplets, and bodily fluids. It was found that without an efficient vaccine or specific treatment using personal protective equipment, preventing contamination of hands, and social distancing are the best ways to stay safe during the present pandemic. In this line, polymers, nanotechnology, and additive manufacturing, or 3D printing technology have been considered to probe, sense, and treat COVID-19. All aforementioned fields showed undeniable roles during the COVID-19 pandemic, which their contributions have been reviewed here. Finally, the effect of COVID-19 on the environment, alongside its positive and negative effects has been mentioned.
Identifier
85123960221 (Scopus)
Publication Title
Polymer Bulletin
External Full Text Location
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00289-021-04006-z
e-ISSN
14362449
ISSN
01700839
First Page
165
Last Page
183
Issue
1
Volume
80
Grant
98015398
Fund Ref
Iran National Science Foundation
Recommended Citation
Mallakpour, Shadpour; Behranvand, Vajiheh; and Hussain, Chaudhery Mustansar, "Worldwide fight against COVID-19 using nanotechnology, polymer science, and 3D printing technology" (2023). Faculty Publications. 2080.
https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/fac_pubs/2080