On February 10, 2021, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it has registered certain copper alloys that have demonstrated effectiveness against viruses, including SARS-CoV-2. In this digital-first article from Advanced Materials & Processes, ASM International’s flagship magazine, Harold Michels, who authored the initial article in this materials science and coronavirus series, returns to provide context to the EPA announcement.
Read the full digital-first article, which will also be published in the April 2021 issue of Advanced Materials & Processes (AM&P) magazine.
This article is the eighth installment in an AM&P series on materials science and the coronavirus.
Read the Digital First Article
Dr. Harold Michels is an independent consultant with expertise in physical metallurgy and corrosion of copper alloys, nickel alloys, stainless steels, as well as other alloys systems. He has a special focus on the antimicrobial properties of copper alloys. Prior to his executive role at the Copper Development Association, he held a variety of positions with Inco Limited, including concurrently serving as director of strategic planning, and president of the La Que Center for Corrosion Technology. He has a Ph.D. in materials science from New York University. He is a lifetime member of ASM International and member of the ASM Long Island Chapter.
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About the Copper Development Association
Copper Development Association Inc. (CDA) is a U.S-based, not-for-profit association of the global copper industry, influencing the use of copper and copper alloys through research, development, and education, as well as technical and end-user support. CDA is committed to promoting the proper use of copper materials in sustainable, efficient applications for business, industry, and the home.
About ASM International
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Image–U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) logo.
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For more information:
Harold Michels
[email protected]
Copper Development Association
Previous articles in the Materials Science and the Coronavirus Series:
Can Copper Help Fight COVID-19?
Copper’s Conductivity and Antimicrobial Properties Inspire Renewed Interest
Antimicrobial Copper-Containing Stainless Steels Show Promise
Using Digitally Distributed Manufacturing to Address Critical Needs
Development and Validation of High-Performance SARS-CoV-2 Antiviral Coatings for High-Touch Surfaces
Supersonically Deposited Antiviral Copper Coatings
Optimizing 3D-Printed, Reusable Metal N95 Filters by 3D Characterization and Modeling
