| abstract |
Devices for the control and removal of viruses, microorganisms and pathogens are provided. The device is provided comprising a carrier material comprising a carbohydrate-based polymer and a binder. The binding agent is attached to the carrier material by one or more covalent bonds, the binding agent may bind to a target, and the target may be one or more biotoxins, viruses, microorganisms, and microbial components. Also provided are methods of using the device for the removal of biotoxins, viruses, microorganisms, and microbial components, and providing a carrier material comprising a hydrocarbon-based polymer; treating the carrier with an oxidizing agent to generate acid and/or aldehyde groups; and contacting the treated carrier with a binding agent comprising at least one of a lectin, a glycoprotein and a glycoconjugate, such that the binding agent is linked to the carbohydrate-based polymer by one or more covalent bonds. this is provided |