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Melbourne researchers develop world-first plastic that kills viruses on contact

Melbourne researchers at RMIT University developed a world-first plastic that kills viruses on contact, a breakthrough announced this week. The plastic, embedded with microscopic structures, can inactivate about 90 percent of viruses within an hour. This technology has potential applications in hospitals and childcare centers to help reduce the spread of infectious diseases.

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