U of A researchers are working on a virus-killing compound that could be applied to protective equipment like medical gowns and masks to prevent the spread of diseases including COVID-19. (Photo: Getty Images)
U of A researchers developing fabric treatment for protective wear that kills viruses on contact
Posted on Jan 25, 2021
New University of Alberta research aims to make medical gowns and masks even safer for front-line health-care workers.
Using a one-year, $50,000 NSERC Alliance COVID-19 grant, textiles scientist Patricia Dolez is leading research on developing a textile treatment that would kill viruses—including COVID-19—on contact....