Photocatalytic TiO2 nanomaterials as potential antimicrobial and antiviral agents: Scope against blocking the SARS-COV-2 spread

The whole world is struggling with current coronavirus pandemic that shows urgent need to develop novel technologies, medical innovations or innovative materials for controlling SARS-CoV-2 infection. mode of infection still not well known and seems spread through surface, air, water. Therefore, the surrounding environment needs be disinfected continuous function. For purpose, excellent antiviral properties, cost effective, environmental friendly practically applicable should researched. Titanium dioxide (TiO2) under ultraviolet light produces strong oxidative effect utilized as photocatalytic disinfectant in biomedical field. TiO2 based photocatalysts are effective antimicrobial/antiviral agents ambient conditions potential used even indoor inactivation bacteria/viruses. Interestingly, recent studies highlight disinfection using photocatalysts. Here, scope emerging against has been discussed view their antibacterial activities various bacteria viruses (e.g. H1N1, MNV, HSV, NDV, HCoV etc.). state development nano-photocatalysts combat viral promising any other such variants viruses, future studies.