Flexibility demonstration of an antiviral plastic film (Credit: RMIT University)

RMIT University

Wednesday, 22 April, 2026

In this video, RMIT University scientists demonstrate the flexibility a thin plastic film that tears apart viruses on contact and which, the scientists believe, could help protect high-touch hospital equipment from spreading disease.

To learn more about this ‘virus-tearing’ plastic film, click here.

Video credit: RMIT University

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