Smart Nanomaterials to Combat the Spread of Viral Infections: Advanced Strategies for the Prevention of Viral Infections presents nanotechnology-based approaches with detailed preventive and treatment methodologies for enabling their application in antiviral systems. The book discusses the role of metal nanoparticles for the treatment and prevention of viral infections and nanotechnology advancements in antiviral coatings to combat affected surfaces. The book also covers the use of nanomaterials for the efficient intracellular delivery of antiviral agents to disinfect and treat virus infections. Advances in smart research and the future antimicrobial applications round out the book. This book provides a comprehensive overview of smart nanomaterials and advanced nano-system applications to researchers and academics in virology, microbiology, chemistry, material science, nanotechnology and biotechnology as well as those in industry who are interested in their virucidal properties to prevent viral infection.