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Konstantin Sobolev<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Konstantin Sobolev, professor, civil & environmental engineering, was featured in 51ÁÔÆæ Research, the university\u2019s flagship research magazine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The article discusses Sobolev\u2019s vision and work to create a coating that would, for the first time, accomplish two goals in one product: repel and sterilize virus-laden droplets. Surfaces treated with the coating\u2014such as gym equipment, doorknobs, keyboards\u2014would require less frequent cleaning, and the resulting technology could improve preparedness for future outbreaks of airborne pathogens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2020, the National Science Foundation supported Sobolev and his team in this quest through a RAPID grant. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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