Research Progress of Nanomaterials for Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment of SARS-CoV-2

The COVID-19 outbreak encouraged the global development of efficient prevention, diagnosis, and treatment while posing a major threat to the global economy and public health. It is discovered that due to the benefits of nanomaterials, including their ease of preparation, low cost, and ease of modification, there is a new possibility to create tactics against SARS-CoV-2. Studies on the economic viability, long-term safety, biocompatibility, and environmental effects of nanomaterials are still scarce, nevertheless. Currently, the primary methods for combating the SARS-CoV-2 virus are the creation of potent disinfectants, quick and precise diagnostic instruments, and nanovaccines. In order to give useful data reference for the development of nanomaterials against SARS-CoV-2 virus, this review first provides a brief introduction to the structure and infection mode of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It next assesses the use of nanomaterials themselves. In order to establish a comprehensive cooperative battle against SARS-CoV-2 virus, it concludes by focusing on the application of nanomaterials for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of SARS-CoV-2 virus as well as their combined application with existing technologies.