Potential of graphene based photocatalyst for antiviral activity with emphasis on COVID-19: A review

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-1-2022

Abstract

Coronavirus disease-2019 caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has been one of the most challenging worldwide epidemics of recent times. Semiconducting materials (photocatalysts) could prove effectual solar-light-driven technology on account of variant reactive oxidative species (ROS), including superoxide (•O2-) and hydroxyl (•OH) radicals either by degradation of proteins, DNA, RNA, or preventing cell development by terminating cellular membrane. Graphene-based materials have been exquisitely explored for antiviral applications due to their extraordinary physicochemical features including large specific surface area, robust mechanical strength, tunable structural features, and high electrical conductivity. Considering that, the present study highlights a perspective on the potentials of graphene based materials for photocatalytic antiviral activity. The interaction of virus with the surface of graphene based nanomaterials and the consequent physical, as well as ROS induced inactivation process, has been highlighted and discussed. It is highly anticipated that the present review article emphasizing mechanistic antiviral insights could accelerate further research in this field.

Identifier

85127010798 (Scopus)

Publication Title

Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering

External Full Text Location

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2022.107527

e-ISSN

22133437

Issue

3

Volume

10

Grant

2020H1D3A1A04081409

Fund Ref

Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning

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