Neutron reflectometry studies of ultrathin water layers on virus surface models
The transmission of airborne viruses, such as influenza, relies on drying of the virus particles. It is unknown to which extent the particles dry, and at which humidity they can ¿survive¿. It is however surprising that low air humidity (<40%) appears to be advantageous. The use of spectroscopy and probe microscopy has provided hints on stable ultrathin water layers, but no quantitative results. Hence, the thickness of water layers on viruses requires neutron reflectivity studies. The results will allow to improve our simple strategies against transmission (social distancing, air flow) and to devise new ones. The proposed experiments rely on carefully selected models that focus on a very resilient (but harmless) plant virus, and on lipid and protein layers, which emulate the deadliest virus, influenza.
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The recommended format for citing this dataset in a research publication is in the following format:
Alexander M. Bittner; Leonardo Chiappisi; HUANG Zhipeng; Nicolò Paracini and TONG Yujin. (2024). Neutron reflectometry studies of ultrathin water layers on virus surface models. Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL) doi:10.5291/ILL-DATA.8-02-1036
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