New Silicon Material Neutralizes 96% of Virus Cells Using Nanospikes

Researchers at Australia’s RMIT have developed a groundbreaking silicon material that neutralizes 96% of virus cells using nanospikes. This innovative technology has the potential to revolutionize the way hospitals, laboratories, and other sensitive environments combat infectious diseases. The material, detailed in the journal ACS Nano, features sharp nanostructures inspired by cicada and dragonfly wings, capable of skewering fungal spores and bacterial cells. Implementing this cutting-edge material in high-risk environments could significantly bolster containment measures against infectious diseases.