1. Infectious diseases: overview, challenges, and perspectives 2. Viral structure and stability in various biotic and abiotic environments 3. General preventive measures to control the transmission and COVID-19 pandemic management: a public outreach 4. Virucidal activity of nanomaterials for the viruses: a SARS-CoV-2 case study 5. Role of metal nanoparticles for treatment of and prevention of viral infections 6. Nanotechnology advancements in antiviral coatings to combat viral infection surfaces 7. Surface-modified biomaterials as disinfectants to combat viral infections: a SARS-COV-2 case study 8. Functional nanoparticles as novel emerging antiviral therapeutic agents 9. Potential of graphene-modified nanostructures for multifunctional personal protective clothing 10. Role of nanocomposites for the prevention and treatment of viral infections in the health care system 11. Role of copper nanostructures in household and clinical settings: past to present outlook 12. Recent advances in antiviral coatings on facemasks during the COVID-19 pandemic 13. Nanotechnology and materials science help fight against SARS-CoV-2 14. Inorganic?organic hybrid capsules for efficient intracellular delivery of antiviral agents to disinfect and treat virus infections 15. Utilization of AI and IoT-based smart nanosystems for the control and management of COVID-19 pandemic 16. Potential socioeconomic approaches for commercialized antimicrobial applications