In recent years, so many researchers have studied nanostructured metal oxide / composite materials such as ZnO, CeO2, SnO2, Mn2O3, ZnO / MgO, ZnO / NiO etc. against Bacteria , Viruses, Fungi and so on.
Dear Gnanam Selvaraj this is a very interesting question. Please find attached an article in which this topic is addressed.
Dear all, this question was examined so many times within RG. In vitro unprecedent results have been achieved, however, in Vivo still the problem of nanomaterials toxicity persist. Please seach questions for ' nanoparticles against covid-19 ' within RG. Another approach is also discussed, which is the use of low dose radiation mainly UV against viruses. My Regards
Gnanam Selvaraj I thank that Abdelkader BOUAZIZ mentioned a very important point, namely the potential toxicity of nanoparticles. You should also check out RG for the topic "toxicity of nanoparticles".
Dear friends, thank you so much for your clarification and support.
Dear Gnanam Selvaraj;
I completely agree with Abdelkader BOUAZIZ, Metallic nanoparticles or metal oxide are very toxic. Damage to brain function has been reported in animals: they cause learning deficits in rats (copper nanoparticles) and disrupt the neural mechanisms involved in memory (zinc and titanium nanoparticles). Silver nanoparticles also disrupt the functioning of the blood-brain barrier and lead to nerve cell degeneration. Nanoparticles of titanium dioxide and zinc oxide can trigger the production of free radicals in nerve cells (known as oxidative stress) that can induce neuronal death and brain damage.
Scientists fear that metallic nanoparticles or metal oxide nanoparticles are potentially dangerous because of their nanoscale properties that give them special catalytic activity. In addition, their decomposition can lead to an increase in intracellular ionic concentration and interfere with cellular metabolism.
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In the case I get infected with COVOD-19, I would not prefer a treatment with nanoparticles!
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