An-Najah News - Researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology have developed an anti-virus layer that can provide “significant” protection for 90 days from bacteria and viruses.

The researchers explained that the development of this layer, which is called “Map-1”, took ten years, and it can be sprayed on surfaces that people use repeatedly such as elevator buttons and stairs barriers.

The layer that forms after the material is sprayed contains millions of nano-sized capsules, which contain antiseptics Cowan said that it will remain effective in killing bacteria, viruses, and germs even after the layer dries up.

Unlike disinfection methods such as bleach and dilute alcohol, Map-1 has been reinforced with polymers that encapsulate and release disinfectants when humans come into contact with them, said Joseph Cowan, associate professor and one of the leading researchers on the team that developed the product.

The researchers confirm that the layer is not toxic and it is safe for the skin and the environment, that is, it protects against the Corona virus, without causing any side effects.