Functional inorganic antiviral materials: Design principles, mechanistic insights, and potential applications

Key Points

• This research aims to define the design principles and mechanisms underlying functional inorganic antiviral materials.
• Review of existing literature on inorganic materials
• Analysis of different antiviral mechanisms
• Discussion of potential applications in various fields
• Identified key design principles that enhance antiviral activity
• Described mechanisms through which inorganic materials exert antiviral effects
• Highlighted potential applications in healthcare and environmental settings