Polymethylmethacrylate as a protective shield against the coronavirus

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Among the main recommendations issued by the World Health Organization to prevent people from contracting the new coronavirus (Covid-19), biosecurity measures include the use of masks or mouth masks, frequent hand washing and social distancing.

However, as governments seek new strategies to safely revive their economic and social activities, new biosecurity measures are being adopted week after week.


Fig. 2 Polymethylmethacrylate or Plexiglas by its trade name has historically been used to manufacture structures in the form of plastic sheets or screens. Image of public domain, Author: Peggy Marco, 2016

In this regard, it should be emphasized that among the new biosecurity measures being adopted to prevent new Covid-19 infections, the most widely used in developed countries is the use of protective plastic shields based on polymethylmethacrylate, also known as acrylic or acrylic glass.

The trade name of Polymethylmethacrylate is Plexiglas, these are structures in the form of plastic sheets or screens that help combat the spread of Coronavirus, and is currently being used extensively as the main biosecurity measure mainly in European countries, it is worth mentioning that at the end of last year this type of plastic material began to be used to develop protective shields specifically for students, workers, and customers.


Fig. 3 Polymethylmethacrylate is currently used to produce protective shields against Covid-19. Image of public domain, Author: Peggy Marco, 2016

It is intuitive that the widespread use of Polymethylmethacrylate can be extended on a global scale, because they represent an extremely versatile strategy by acting as a biosafety barrier element that prevents contact between people.


BIBLIOGRAPHICAL REFERENCES CONSULTED:


[1] Lopez J Europe ethanol, IPA, PMMA sheets are bright spots in gloomy coronavirus world. Article: Online access

[2] Charles R Protective barriers against COVID-19 – what’s behind the screen?. Article: Online access


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The cover image was designed by the author: @lupafilotaxia, incorporating the public domain image background: Frankie Fouganthin, 2020


Original manuscript, uploaded from the Project HOPE community website




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Hi dear @lupafilotaxia
All this is part of the new normal, there are already vaccines, they have already vaccinated my relatives but I think that the idea of ​​the pandemic will remain in the collective thought, this type of protective glass will be increasingly common.
greetings

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You are right every time the use of this protective material will become very common, in South America has not yet popularized its use, I estimate that soon we will see this plastic everywhere. Thanks for your visit friend @ramsesuchiha.

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There is so much tech going into controlling this virus. Interesting post.

Have a glass of !WINE on me.

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The world focused on socializing strategies to curb the spread of this virus. Dude @awah if you will always tell me Have a glass of !WINE on me. I'll end up addicted to WINE.

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Hello friend, interesting information, I believe that little by little the methods of protection against this new virus will be perfected. It is good to see that they are still working on it and that the health of the people is important. Thanks for the information, greetings!

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Certainly science has poured all its machinery and time to present alternatives to prevent the spread and subsequent contagion of Covid-19. Thanks for your visit @franyeligonzalez.

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