‘Nano-Kebab’ Fabric Breaks Down Chemical Warfare Agents
Monday, October 3, 2016 - 15:21
in Physics & Chemistry
Researchers have created a fabric material containing nanoscale fibers that are capable of degrading chemical warfare agents (CWAs). Uniform coatings of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) were synthesized on top of the nanofibers, forming unique kebab-like structures. These MOFs are what break down the CWAs, rendering them harmless. “Current technologies for addressing CWAs rely on carbon-based materials […]