Preparation and Evaluation of the Biological Activity of Antimicrobial Agents Based on Copper and Silver Oxides Used in Protective Equipment against COVID-19 Abstract The goal of this project is to rapidly develop antibacterial and antiviral agents based on various copper oxides and silver nanoparticles, alone or combined with zinc oxide, by simple and environmentally-friendly synthesis methods. The research team intends to evaluate the biological effectiveness of antiviral agents prepared on various types of surfaces of protective materials (cotton, cotton/polyester).The World Health Organization estimates that every year pathogens cause approximately 10 billion infections and 12 million people die of infectious diseases. The swift development of antimicrobial and antiviral textiles will not only better protect workers in the sectors most affected by viruses and microbes, but will also extend the life of such equipment through better biological protection during a pandemic.This research project was selected through the call for proposals for projects related to COVID-19. Produced Under this Project Video Reports and Conferences L’activité biologique des textiles antiviraux à base des oxydes métalliques utilisés en équipement de protection Conference: CF-0310 Scientific Publications Nanotechnology application toward SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)Ladhari S., Alireza Saidi, Nguyen-Tri P.Source : (2021). Communication présentée à Conférence annuelle sur la recherche des matériaux fonctionnels, Montréal, QC.Antiviral and biodegradable nonwoven textiles for the protection against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)Ladhari S., Alireza Saidi, Nguyen-Tri P.Source : (2021). Communication présentée à 2021 Symposium of the Canadian Institute of Textile Science, Edmonton, Alberta.Superhydrophobic and antiviral PDMS-AgNPs-cotton via W/O/W emulsion approachVenne C., Alireza Saidi, Nguyen-Tri P.Source : (2021). Communication présentée à 2021 Symposium of the Canadian Institute of Textile Science, Edmonton, Alberta.Fabrics incorporated silver and copper nanoparticles as antiviral agents against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)Vu Nhu N., Alireza Saidi, Nguyen-Tri P.Source : (2021). Communication présentée au 2021 Symposium of the Canadian Institute of Textile Science, Edmonton, Alberta.Antiviral fabrics incorporated silver and copper nanoparticles for the protection against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)Vu N.-N., Alireza Saidi, Nguyen-Tri P.Source : (2021). Communication présentée à American Chemical Society Spring National Meeting, San Antonio, TX.Rapid assessment of biological activity of Ag-based antiviral coatings for the treatment of textile fabrics used in protective equipment against CoronavirusVu N.-N., Venne C., Ladhari S., Alireza Saidi, Moskovchenko L., Lai T. T., Xiao Y., Barnabe S., Barbeau B., Nguyen-Tri P.Source : (2022). ACS Applied Bio Materials, 5(7), 3405-3417. doi: 10.1021/acsabm.2c00360One-pot preparation of superhydrophobic polydimethylsiloxane-coated cotton via water/oil/water emulsion approach for enhanced resistance to chemical and bacterial adhesionVenne C., Vu N.-N., Ladhari S., Alireza Saidi, Barnabe S., Nguyen-Tri P.Source : (2023). Progress in Organic Coatings, 174. doi: 10.1016/j.porgcoat.2022.107249SARS-CoV-2 and its new variants: A comprehensive review on nanotechnological application insights into potential approachesRaja R. K., Nguyen-Tri P., Balasubramani G., Alagarsamy A., Hazir S., Ladhari S., Alireza Saidi, Pugazhendhi A., Samy A. A.Source : (2021). Applied Nanoscience, 13, 65-93. doi: 10.1007/s13204-021-01900-w Additional Information Type: Project Number: 2020-0094 Status: Completed Year of completion: 2021 Research Field: Chemical and Biological Hazard Prevention Team: Phuong Nguyen-Tri (Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières)Alireza Saidi (IRSST)Simon Barnabé (Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières)