Synthesis of polymer-based antiviral coating using polyethylene glycol (PEG) and acrylic resin as binder

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to fabricate a polymer-based polyethylene glycol (PEG) coating with acrylic resin as a binder that can show antiviral activity against the feline coronavirus (FCov) on the glass substrate.

Design/methodology/approach

The PEG/acrylic coating systems of different weight percentages were coated on the glass substrates using the spray-coating method and cured at room temperature for 24 h.

Findings

The coating system containing 20 Wt.% of PEG exhibits the highest antiviral activities as high as 99.9% against FCov compared with other samples.

Research limitations/implications

Findings will be useful in the development of antiviral coating for PPE fabrics by using the simple synthesis method.

Originality/value

Application of PEG as an antiviral agent in the antiviral coating system with high antiviral activities about 99.9%.

Citation

Raj, R., Syafiq, A., Balakrishnan, V., Ahmad, S., Rahim, N.A., Hassandarvish, P., Abu Bakar, S. and Pandey, A.K. (2025), "Synthesis of polymer-based antiviral coating using polyethylene glycol (PEG) and acrylic resin as binder", Pigment & Resin Technology, Vol. 54 No. 2, pp. 215-223. https://doi.org/10.1108/PRT-08-2023-0070