Advanced Catalytic Enzyme System (ACES) - Dual Use Capabilities

Abstract

An enzyme-based decontaminant (Advanced Catalytic Enzyme System - ACES) has been developed at the Edgewood Chemical Biological Center (ECBC) for use by military services and civilian first responders. The ACES will contain enzymes for the detoxification of nerve agents (G and V) and related pesticides, sulfur mustard, bacterial cells, and anthrax spores. Catalytic enzymes are highly efficient, detoxifying many times their own weight of agent in seconds or minutes. The ACES is also noncorrosive, non-flammable, and environmentally safe. The ACES can fulfill a dual-use role as both decontaminant and fire extinguisher through the addition of environmentally safe fire-fighting materials.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 2003
Accession Number
ADA483083

Entities

People

  • Joseph J. Defrank
  • Steven P. Harvey
  • Tu-chen Cheng
  • Vipin K. Rastogi

Organizations

  • Edgewood Chemical Biological Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Chemical Weapons
  • Chemistry
  • Crystal Structure
  • Environment
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • Fire Fighting
  • Fires
  • Fungi
  • Logistics
  • Materials
  • Nerve Agents
  • Organophosphorus Compounds
  • Pesticides
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Critical Infrastructure Protection in CBRN and WMD Threats.
  • Environmental Engineering.
  • Nanocomposite Materials Science