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A new scientific publication developed within the SUPREME project by researchers from NTUA, PCN and UoB has been published in the Special Issue “Revisiting the Fundamentals: Synthesis of Metal Oxides” in Materials Journal.

The study focuses on the development of innovative multifunctional materials with enhanced photocatalytic and antiviral properties, supporting the advancement of next-generation antimicrobial surface technologies. By combining titanium dioxide (TiO₂), nitrogen-doped carbon dots and silver nanoparticles, the researchers developed a hybrid material capable of improving both pollutant degradation and antiviral performance.

Among the key findings, the material demonstrated promising activity against SARS-CoV-2, while also showing potential for future scalability through successful incorporation onto paper substrates. According to the authors, this is the first study reporting a TiO₂/N-CDs/Ag material with dual photocatalytic and antiviral activity.

The publication represents another important step in SUPREME’s mission to develop sustainable, safe and high-performance antimicrobial coatings for high-traffic surfaces and other real-world applications.

👉 Read the full publication here: https://doi.org/10.3390/ma19102084