EPISODE · Feb 2, 2021 · 11 MIN
Pandemic related solutions using nanoscience technology
from IMNano · host IMNano
In this episode, we discuss how nanotechnology can help provide solutions to pandemics. The current situation of 2020, as severe as it is, showcases the need for improved technology in the areas of detection and virus protection. References: Lekamge, S., et al. (2018). "The Toxicity of Silver Nanoparticles (AgNPs) to Three Freshwater Invertebrates With Different Life Strategies: Hydra vulgaris, Daphnia carinata, and Paratya australiensis." Frontiers in Environmental Science 6. Ferdous, Z. and A. Nemmar (2020). "Health Impact of Silver Nanoparticles: A Review of the Biodistribution and Toxicity Following Various Routes of Exposure." International Journal of Molecular Sciences 21(7): 2375. Zhao, Z., et al. (2020). A simple magnetic nanoparticles-based viral RNA extraction method for efficient detection of SARS-CoV-2, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. Seo, G., et al. (2020). "Correction to Rapid Detection of COVID-19 Causative Virus (SARS-CoV-2) in Human Nasopharyngeal Swab Specimens Using Field-Effect Transistor-Based Biosensor." ACS Nano 14(9): 12257-12258. Nielsen, K. "Silver. A powerful weapon against microbes." Retrieved October 20, 2020, from https://www.coloplast.com/products/wound/articles/silver-a-powerful-weapon-against-microbes/#section=Reference-list_463946. What is the best analogy explaining vaccination to laypeople? Posted by mobyhead1 (2013), accessed November 20, 2020 Balagna, C., Perero, S., Percivalle, E., Nepita, E.V., Ferraris, M., 2020. Virucidal effect against coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 of a silver nanocluster/silica composite sputtered coating. Open Ceramics 1, 100006 Jeremiah, S.S., Miyakawa, K., Morita, T., Yamaoka, Y., Ryo, A., 2020. Potent antiviral effect of silver nanoparticles on SARS-CoV-2. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications 533, 195–200 Fenton, G. " ZEN Graphene-Enhanced Materials for Next-Level Performance." accessed November 20, 2020 from https://www.zengraphene.com/?utm_source=InvestorIntel&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=Zen&utm_content=ad Intro/Outro music: Music by minwbu from Pixabay
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In this episode, we discuss how nanotechnology can help provide solutions to pandemics. The current situation of 2020, as severe as it is, showcases the need for improved technology in the areas of detection and virus protection. References: Lekamge, S., et al. (2018). "The Toxicity of Silver Nanoparticles (AgNPs) to Three Freshwater Invertebrates With Different Life Strategies: Hydra vulgaris, Daphnia carinata, and Paratya australiensis." Frontiers in Environmental Science 6. Ferdous, Z. and A. Nemmar (2020). "Health Impact of Silver Nanoparticles: A Review of the Biodistribution and Toxicity Following Various Routes of Exposure." International Journal of Molecular Sciences 21(7): 2375. Zhao, Z., et al. (2020). A simple magnetic nanoparticles-based viral RNA extraction method for efficient detection of SARS-CoV-2, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. Seo, G., et al. (2020). "Correction to Rapid Detection of COVID-19 Causative Virus (SARS-CoV-2) in Human Nasopharyngeal Swab Specimens Using Field-Effect Transistor-Based Biosensor." ACS Nano 14(9): 12257-12258. Nielsen, K. "Silver. A powerful weapon against microbes." Retrieved October 20, 2020, from https://www.coloplast.com/products/wound/articles/silver-a-powerful-weapon-against-microbes/#section=Reference-list_463946. What is the best analogy explaining vaccination to laypeople? Posted by mobyhead1 (2013), accessed November 20, 2020 Balagna, C., Perero, S., Percivalle, E., Nepita, E.V., Ferraris, M., 2020. Virucidal effect against coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 of a silver nanocluster/silica composite sputtered coating. Open Ceramics 1, 100006 Jeremiah, S.S., Miyakawa, K., Morita, T., Yamaoka, Y., Ryo, A., 2020. Potent antiviral effect of silver nanoparticles on SARS-CoV-2. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications 533, 195–200 Fenton, G. " ZEN Graphene-Enhanced Materials for Next-Level Performance." accessed November 20, 2020 from https://www.zengraphene.com/?utm_source=InvestorIntel&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=Zen&utm_content=ad Intro/Outro music: Music by minwbu from Pixabay
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