The antimicrobial coating can be applied on fabric as well, HKUST researchers say. Hong Kong University of Science and Technology researchers have developed a 'smart' antimicrobial coating that can also be used on fabric, which they claim can kill 99.9 percent of highly-infectious viruses such as measles, mumps and rubella, as well as feline calicivirus. We reassemble them in a certain way to make them more effective," Yeung said. The researchers say they have already found a manufacturer, and the new product has been used in hospitals, schools, daycare centres and elderly homes. They added that the product could hit the market in the next two to four weeks.

Source: The Standard March 11, 2020 07:09 UTC