Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles/Polyacrylonitrile Nanofibers as Impervious Barrier against Viral Infections.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Using face masks is one of the protective measures to reduce the transmission rate of coronavirus. Its massive spread necessitates developing safe and effective antiviral masks (filters) applying nanotechnology.

Methods

Novel electrospun composites were fabricated by incorporating cerium oxide nanoparticles (CeO₂ NPs) into polyacrylonitrile (PAN) electrospun nanofibers that can be used in the future in face masks. The effects of the polymer concentration, applied voltage, and feeding rate during the electrospinning were studied. The electrospun nanofibers were characterized using SEM, XRD, FTIR, and tensile strength testing. The cytotoxic effect of the nanofibers was evaluated in the Vero cell line using the MTT colorimetric assay, and the antivi

SUBMITTER: Emam MH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10224416 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature