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A review of metallic nanostructures against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)

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SARS-COV2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) has become life-threatening and emerged as a global pandemic in recent years. Although the understanding of coronaviruses has become the focus in almost every research field, efficient early diagnosis and treatment techniques still need improvement. Nanotechnology has presented various solutions to fighting SARS-CoV-2 through infection control measures, detection, therapeutics, and vaccines. More specifically, metallic nanoparticles such as gold, silver, iron, and others made a lot of effort to translate the products for real-time applications to control the pandemic.

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Owing to their unique characteristics, such as high surface area volume ratio, non-toxic and excellent antiviral properties, metallic nanoparticles are extensively used in developing nanotechnology-based products like disinfection systems, nano-based masks, and other protecting equipment, diagnostic kits, effective therapeutic agents, and vaccines. In this review, we will discuss different metallic nanoparticles, their characteristics, and different approaches of their use to combat SARS-COV2. Thus, this review is highly instructive and helpful in developing strategies based on nanostructures to combat COVID-19.

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Saraswat, I., Saha, S. & Mishra, A. A review of metallic nanostructures against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Toxicol. Environ. Health Sci. 15, 315–324 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13530-023-00182-9

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