Multimedia Gallery
March 24, 2020
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Protecting Soldiers from Chemical Warfare
Northwestern University scientists, using nanotechnology facilities funded by the National Science Foundation, have successfully combined textile fibers with a nanomaterial referred to as metal-organic-framework or MOF. The team found that this type of MOF-coated textiles efficiently neutralizes toxic nerve agents under battlefield-relevant conditions. The material also lasts a long time under degrading conditions, such as sweat and pollutants. The team believes this new composite material could one day be used in protective suits and face masks for people facing hazards such as chemical warfare.
Credit: National Science Foundation
Images and other media in the National Science Foundation Multimedia Gallery are available for use in print and electronic material by NSF employees, members of the media, university staff, teachers and the general public. All media in the gallery are intended for personal, educational and nonprofit/non-commercial use only.
Videos credited to the National Science Foundation, an agency of the U.S. Government, may be distributed freely. However, some materials within the videos may be copyrighted. If you would like to use portions of NSF-produced programs in another product, please contact the Video Team in the Office of Legislative and Public Affairs at the National Science Foundation.
Additional information about general usage can be found in Conditions.