Copper has long been known for its ability to kill viruses and bacteria on contact, which is why it's often professionally coated onto commonly touched items such as doorknobs. A new copper nanowire ...

A team of scientists from Ames National Laboratory, Iowa State University and the University at Buffalo developed an antimicrobial spray that deposits a layer of copper nanowires onto high-touch ...

Scientists have been continuously studying various aspects of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causative agent of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), in an ...

It’s long been established that copper works as an effective antimicrobial – but it’s still a costly proposition to make every doorknob, keyboard and toilet seat out of the ubiquitous metal. San Diego ...

Some types of copper surfaces are more effective than others at reducing the spread of disease, and could help in the battle against the coronavirus, according to a Vancouver Coastal Health study. The ...