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Research on the Performance of Long-lasting Antibacterial and Antiviral Nano-ceramic Coatings

  • XIN H ,
  • LU X M ,
  • QU J ,
  • et al
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  • 1. Shenzhen Center for Disease Control and Prevention,Shenzhen 518055,China;

    2. Shenzhen Research Institute of Northwestern Polytechnical University,Shenzhen 518057,China;

    3. South China Biohealth Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen 518065,China

Online published: 2025-07-31

Abstract

[Objective]To evaluate the mold resistnce and the inhibitory effects and mechanismsof nano-ceramic coatings against enteric viruses and the Omicron BA. 5 variant of coronavirus.[Methods]A sterilized metal plate with no antiviral effect was used as a substrate,the long-lastingself-sterilizing nano-ceramic coating was prepared by using the polysiloxane aqua-based technologyand nano room-temperature ceramization technology. The properties of mold resistnce,anti-enterovirus(EV71), and anti-coronavirus(Omicron BA. 5)of the coating and its aged version were tested using 8 types of mold and 2 viruses.[Results] The nano-ceramic coating demonstrated excellent mold resistnce,with the mold resistnce grade of 0(no mold growth on the test sample),and it had significantinhibitory effect against enterovirus and coronavirus with the inhibition rate >99%. Even after aging,the coating still showed an inhibition rate of >99% against enterovirus 71 and coronavirus. Immunofluorescence assays and quantitative fluorescence PCR indicated that the nano-ceramic coatingreduced the expression of C4a genes and VP1 proteins,thereby inhibiting enterovirus from adsorption and penetration into host’s cells. It also lowered the expression of S,E,and N genes and S and NP proteins,damaging the coronavirus surface structure,disrupting its binding to host’s cells,and blocking its replication within host’s cells.[Conclusion]The long-lasting antibacterial and antiviral nano-ceramic coating exhibited significant mold resistnce and antiviral properties against enteroviruses andcoronavirus. It provides a long-lasting,broad-spectrum,and eco-friendly antibacterial and antiviral coating solution,offering a new approach for surface treatment in the high-risk infection scenarios andupgrading coatings from passive protection to active intervention.

Cite this article

XIN H , LU X M , QU J , et al . Research on the Performance of Long-lasting Antibacterial and Antiviral Nano-ceramic Coatings[J]. Paint & Coatings Industry, 2025 , 55(8) : 18 -24 . DOI: 10.12020/j.issn.0253-4312.2025-084

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