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Utilizing of Zinc Oxide Nano-Spray for Disinfection against SARS-CoV-2 and Testing Its Biological Effectiveness on Some Biochemical Parameters during COVID-19 Pandemic — ZnO Nanoparticles Have Antiviral Activity against SARS-CoV-2
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Record ID:
39457
Publication Date:
March 29, 2021
Retraction Date:
September 15, 2021
(4.2 years years ago)
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🇸🇦 Saudi ArabiaArticle Type:
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MDPI
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Yes
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Not indexed in PubMed
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10.3390/coatings12081185Citations (94)
94
Total Citations84
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9
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38
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After 2+ years
1248
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