MASc Oral Exam | Factors Affecting Virucidal Properties of a Nickel-Brass Alloy, by Sadru Walji

Sadru Walji will discuss his research on the virucidal properties of a copper-nickel-zinc alloy designed to replace stainless steel high-touch surfaces.

Abstract 

Copper and its alloys have contact biocidal properties, and seek to aid cleaning of high-touch surfaces. However, virucidal properties of these surfaces is poorly understood.

The goal of this thesis is to assess the virucidal properties of a copper-nickel-zinc alloy designed to replace stainless steel high-touch surfaces, investigate factors that may diminish the virucidal properties, evaluate virucidal activity of each alloy component, and characterize leaching of metals from the alloy.