Second skin blocks biological agents, but still gives soldiers room to breathe

Breathable clothing is important for soldiers looking to avoid heat stress and exhaustion, but in some situations, added protection is needed against biological and chemical agents. Current protective equipment struggles to effectively offer both at once, but now scientists at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have developed a material that begins to bridge the gap, using carbon nanotubes to actively block contaminants while still allowing water vapor to escape.

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Category: Military

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• Materials
• Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
• Nanotubes

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