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Engineering360: "Textile coating for PPE could repel COVID-19"

05/14/2020 5:11 AM

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Re: Textile coating for PPE could repel COVID-19

05/14/2020 7:26 AM

Something that repels viruses might not be as effective at limiting infection as something that readily adsorbs them. After all, if they bounce off, where do they go next <rhetorical question - NNTR>?

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05/14/2020 11:06 AM

They fall to the floor, then hitch a ride on your shoes.

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05/26/2020 1:51 PM

shoe covers like the ones delivery people use to keep from tracking up the floors could be an inexpensive solution. I would prefer boot style covers.
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