Antiviral and Antimicrobial coatings are not new Technologies but are huge potential industries in this day and age. AMTRON seems to be poised to develop silver, gold and QD product using QMC nanocrystal automated production systems (2 reactors are big advantage for volume manufacturing). Billions of masks and other PPE needed. There is no monopoly but better product will win out. Many universities and companies are working in this field.
https://nano-magazine.com/news/2020/5/12/new-...ssion=true