Nanotube Fabric Repels Chemical And Biological Agents
MAY 16, 2013
“Second skin” aims to protect first responders.
Nanotube Fabric Repels Chemical and Biological Agents
Get Inside the Science:
New military apparel repels chemical and biological agents
Lawrence Livermore National lab – Chemical Sciences Division
Inside Science Buzzwords:
- Chemical Engineer: A professional who works to convert basic raw materials into a variety of products, and deals with their design.
- Biological Agents: Any of various bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi or other organisms that can be used as weapons. More than 1,200 different kinds of bio-agents, or biological threat agents are known.
- Chemical Agents: A chemical substance with toxic properties used as a weapon. Nerve gas and mustard gas are two examples.
