'Da nano' blocks biochemical weapons

Breakthrough in nanotechnology allows for the study of materials that can detect and block harmful molecules, or even act as human skin.

During the battle, modern-day soldiers are often protected: helmets, bullet-proof helmets, shields ... However, bio-weapons are another matter, if not protectionism. as useless.

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Gases and bacteria can infiltrate or simply cling to the wearer's clothing and clothing, causing further harm, according to NBC News.

It's difficult to handle the risk completely, but the University of Massachusetts (MIT) Polymer Scientist and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory are working on a second layer of skin made from smart materials. High defense and defense.

Named as 'hybrid functional material' , it is made from specially designed carbon nanotubes and nanoparticles. New materials not only block dangerous substances, such as toxic gas molecules and harmful spores, but also switch to normal 'breathing' mode in less dangerous circumstances.

At the molecular level, the nanotubes are arranged to form a 'pores'' across several nanometers wide. While normal air can easily penetrate these nanostructures, molecules and larger organisms such as viruses can not escape and therefore are completely blocked.