Chemical and Biological Resistant Clothing
Abstract
The research team composed of Arkema, Lion Apparel and University of Cincinnati (UC) successfully identified new barrier materials that exceed current technology for protective garments. These materials are novel semi-permeable membranes (SPMs) based on an amphiphilic block copolymers (BCPs) blended in a high-strength host polymer. This innovation was enabled by Arkema's Blocbuilder controlled radical BCP polymerization technology, which generates tailored polymer architectures. The water transport properties and chemical warfare agent (CWA) rejection were measured at Arkema and UC. UC also developed characterization methods and computer simulation models to relate the permeation properties to the composition and nano scale morphology of the membranes.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 2013
- Accession Number
- ADA582844
Entities
People
- Dale W.
- Mickael Havel
- Naiping Hu
- Tom Martin
Organizations
- Arkema (United States)