<P><EM>Textiles and Their Use in Microbial Protection: Focus on COVID-19 and Other Viruses</EM> provides readers with vital information about disinfection mechanisms used in textile applications in the fight against dangerous microbes and viruses. </P>
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<LI>Introduces the basics of textile materials used for medical applications </LI>
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<LI>Features key information on virology, characterization, indication, and passivation of COVID-19 </LI>
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<LI>Describes UV, photocatalysis, photooxidation, application of TiO2, copper-based viral inhibition, and activated carbon </LI>
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<LI>Discusses antiviral finishes for the protection against SARS-CoV-2, particle penetration in dense cotton fabrics under swollen state, and the&nbsp;impact of moisture on face masks and their designs </LI>
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<P>Aimed at textile and materials engineers as well as readers in medical fields, this text offers a comprehensive view of fundamentals and solutions in the use of textiles for microbial protection.</P>