Viral infections are a serious health challenge, and the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the demand for antiviral measures and treatments for clean surfaces, especially in public places. Here, we review a range of natural and synthetic surface materials and coatings with antiviral properties, including metals, polymers and biopolymers, graphene and antimicrobial peptides, and their underpinning antiviral mechanisms. We also discuss the physico-chemical properties of surfaces which influence virus attachment and persistence on surfaces. Finally, an overview is given of the current practices and applications of antiviral and virucidal materials and coatings in consumer products, personal protective equipment, healthcare and public settings.

病毒感染是一项严重的健康挑战，而 COVID-19 大流行增加了对清洁表面的抗病毒措施和治疗的需求，尤其是在公共场所。在这里，我们回顾了一系列具有抗病毒特性的天然和合成表面材料和涂层，包括金属、聚合物和生物聚合物、石墨烯和抗菌肽，以及它们的基础抗病毒机制。我们还讨论了表面的物理化学特性，这些特性会影响病毒在表面的附着和持久性。最后，概述了抗病毒和杀病毒材料和涂层在消费品、个人防护设备、医疗保健和公共环境中的当前实践和应用。