In the recent past, epidemics and pandemics caused by viral infections have had extraordinary effects on human life, leading to severe social and financial challenges. One such event related to the outbreak of the SARS-CoV-2 virus has already taken more than 917,417 lives globally (as of September 13, 2020). The nosocomial route of viral transmission has also been playing a significant role in the community spreading of viruses. Unfortunately, none of the existing strategies are apt for preventing the spread of viral infections. In order to contain the viral transmission, the principal target would be to stop the virus from reaching the otherwise healthy individuals. Nanomaterials, due to its unique physical and chemical properties, have been used to develop novel antiviral agents. In this review, we have discussed several nanotechnological strategies that can be used as an antiviral coating to inhibit viral transmission by preventing viral entry into the host cells.

在最近的过去，由病毒感染引起的流行病和大流行病对人类生活产生了巨大影响，导致了严峻的社会和经济挑战。截至2020年9月13日，与SARS-CoV-2病毒爆发有关的此类事件已在全球夺走917,417多人的生命。医院内的病毒传播途径在病毒的社区传播中也起着重要作用。不幸的是，现有的策略都不适合防止病毒感染的传播。为了遏制病毒传播，主要目标是阻止病毒感染原本健康的个体。纳米材料由于其独特的物理和化学特性，已被用于开发新型抗病毒剂。在这篇评论中