Materials and Fabrication Methods for the Next Generation of Respiratory Protection (RESPO 21)

Abstract

Although excellent protective items have been developed in the past, it has become very apparent that there is an urgent need for better masks, hoods, and garments that will protect soldiers and civilians from the chemical threats of terrorist groups and countries. There is much room for improvement in performance and cost in order to make the protection more readily available for military personnel and for mass distribution to civilians. We have prepared an overview of currently available materials and fabrication methods, and have recommended materials and methods that should be considered for future improvements in this field. This overview is presented in addition to our report on the four tasks that were given to us in the statement of work for this program.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 02, 1990
Accession Number
ADA253084

Entities

People

  • Harry S. Katz
  • Radha Agarwal

Organizations

  • Edgewood Chemical Biological Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alkenes
  • Biomedical And Dental Materials
  • Chemical Warfare
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Chemistry
  • Fluoropolymers
  • Injection Molding
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Plastics
  • Polymeric Films
  • Resins
  • Wear Resistance

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  • Materials Science
  • Software Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design