Chemical disinfectants of COVID-19: an overview
Mohammad H. Al‐Sayah
Abstract
The outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) has led to a broad use of chemical disinfectants in order to sterilize public spaces and prevent contamination. This paper surveys the chemicals that are effective in deactivating the virus and their mode of action. It presents the different chemical classes of disinfectants and identifies the chemical features of these compounds that pertain to their biocidal activity, relevant to surface/water disinfection.
Topics & Concepts
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)DisinfectantCoronavirusOutbreakChemical agentsSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Contamination2019-20 coronavirus outbreakMode of actionEnvironmental chemistryEnvironmental scienceChemistryToxicologyVirologyBiochemical engineeringBiologyMedicineEngineeringInfectious disease (medical specialty)EcologyOrganic chemistryDiseasePathologyDental Research and COVID-19Healthcare and Environmental Waste ManagementAntimicrobial agents and applications