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Graphene goes into COVID-19 killing ink

Companies developing virucidal ink for masks and other PPE Metal Tech News Weekly Edition – May 6, 2020

 
Series: COVID-19 | Story 12

Last updated 7/10/2022 at 2:34pm

Graphene medical uses antiviral virucidal ink masks protective equipment

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Graphene, a hexagonal lattice of carbon that is one atom thick, is the thinnest, strongest, and most conductive material known to man. It also has virucidal and antimicrobial properties that can be used in inks, paints, and coatings to protect against the spread of COVID-19 and other diseases.

Zen Graphene Solutions is collaborating with Graphene Composites Ltd. to develop a COVID-19 killing virucidal graphene-based composite ink that can be applied to fabrics, including N95 face masks and other personal protective equipment.

Graphene Composites, a United Kingdom-based company with offices in the U.S, specializes in the technology of nanomaterials.

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