Global Biodefense January 2, 2022
Researchers in India have developed a highly effective self-detoxifying filter consisting of in-situ immobilized Zirconium hydroxide [Zr(OH)4] over woven activated carbon fabric [Zr(OH)4@W-ACF] for the removal of CWAs. It harnesses the synergistic effect of high surface area of the woven activated carbon fabric dispersing CWAs. The kinetics of in-situ degradation of CWAs over Zr(OH)4@W-ACF were found to be following the first-order reaction kinetics. The potential practical applicability of this work was established by fabricating Zr(OH)4@W-ACF as reactive adsorbent layer for protective suit and found to meet the specified criteria in terms of air permeability, tearing strength and nerve agent permeation. The combined properties of dual functional textile with reactive material could open new avenues in the field of CWAs protective clothing…read more. Open Access TECHNICAL ARTICLEÂ
The schematic representations… Credit: Scientific Reports volume 11, Article number: 24421 (2021)