Russian University has developed unique technologies to combat the epidemic

Scientists from the Baltic Federal University named after Kant have developed a material for the manufacture of personal protective accessories with increased reliability. Specialists know that silver has a high degree of antibacterial and antiviral activity.

Based on this, physicists of the Scientific and Educational Center "Functional Nanomaterials" of the IKBFU began to apply a silver coating to dressings and innovative kits to help veterinary clinics. This is how the unique technology was put into practice.

Given the situation with the coronavirus pandemic, the university has now begun to apply an ultra-thin layer of active silver ions on multi-layer cotton masks. The resulting product was named SilverMask.

Kaliningrad scientists believe that the application of silver to the fabric used to make masks can significantly increase its protective properties. According to the press service of the IKBFU, in the coming days, a trial batch of "silver masks" is planned to be sent for antiviral tests to the certification center in Novosibirsk.

“Our Novosibirsk colleagues are already using a similar technology, but they apply silver by a chemical method,” said Alexander Goikhman, director of the Functional Nanomaterials REC. - We offer a much simpler and, most importantly, a cheaper method of physical influence. Silver ions are applied in the thinnest way and literally pierce the fabric through and through. It is important that the mask made in this way is reusable. As it dries, the surface under the silver layer presumably kills viruses and germs. "