Biotechnology: Opportunities to Enhance Army Capabilities

Abstract

The reports described the potential impact of biotechnology on operational enhancements in all phases of Army missions. It addresses the overall goal of Army biotechnology efforts to improve operational capabilities and solve logistical problems. By employing the protein and genetic engineering techniques of biotechnology, significant advances can be achieved in a wide spectrum of materials, processes, and systems. The document highlights the potential impact of biotechnology as a military science in order to realize the tremendous untapped potential for military use of this key emerging technology. Keywords: Bioengineered vaccines; High performance fibers; bioceramics; Biopolymer packaging materials; Biosensors; Bioelectronics; Self assembling biomaterials; Environmental biomediation; Enzymes.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA216756

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Army Materiel Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cells
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Genetic Engineering
  • Health Services
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Medical Personnel

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Nanocomposite Materials Science

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology