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Self-disinfecting fabric kills bacteria, fungi and viruses

Original: A self-disinfecting fabric eliminates bacteria, fungi and viruses

Researchers at the Universitat Politècnica de València in Spain have developed a self-disinfecting fabric that eliminates bacteria, fungi and viruses on contact. The material could be used in hospitals, protective equipment and everyday textiles to reduce the spread of pathogens. The announcement is drawing attention as interest grows in antimicrobial materials with public-health applications.

Why now: A new antimicrobial textile breakthrough with obvious relevance to infection control and pandemic preparedness is drawing interest.

Universitat Politècnica de Valènciaself-disinfecting fabric

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