ABSTRACT
Viral infection is one of the highly transmittable and widespread diseases that affect globally. Nanomaterials have known antiviral activity and high biocompatibility. The biocompatibility and antiviral efficacy are efficiently improved by various aspects like surface functionalization, polymer incorporation, and the incorporation of non-metal compounds. Usually, nanomaterials can penetrate within the virus that produces reactive oxygen species, leading to apoptosis and cell death. The novel strategies, including emerging nanomaterials (NMs) as a drug against the treatment of the virus, can be effective for treating the virus. Furthermore, high viral efficiency was observed using nanomaterials-based vaccines compared with that of the conventional vaccine. Herein, we discuss the synthesis of nanomaterials and their antiviral efficiency, especially coronavirus.
