Harnessing Solar Power: A Revolutionary Self-Sterilizing Material

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about unprecedented changes to our world. The swift and widespread transmission of pathogens has created an urgent need for antimicrobial and antiviral materials in the medical field.
In the midst of the pandemic, researchers at Aalto University and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland began to envision a wood-based self sterilizing material.
“The first thing we thought about was definitely face masks. So what if we not only stop the aerosols from our breathing, but also deactivate them, to make the masks even safer.” Eduardo Anaya Plaza, Aalto University
In a collaborative effort, funded by the Academy of Finland FinnCERES Flagship Programme, a visionary concept emerged: self-sterilizing material for disaster-stricken areas where electricity is a luxury.
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