The outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) has led to a broad use of chemical disinfectants in order to sterilize public spaces and prevent contamination. This paper surveys the chemicals that are effective in deactivating the virus and their mode of action. It presents the different chemical classes of disinfectants and identifies the chemical features of these compounds that pertain to their biocidal activity, relevant to surface/water disinfection.

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COVID-19化学消毒剂：概述

冠状病毒（COVID-19）的爆发导致化学消毒剂的广泛使用，以对公共场所进行消毒并防止污染。本文调查了对病毒有效灭活的化学物质及其作用方式。它介绍了消毒剂的不同化学类别，并确定了与地表/水消毒有关的与它们的杀生物活性有关的这些化合物的化学特征。