A fabric with the power to ward off pathogens
Saturday, October 27, 2012 - 00:30
in Physics & Chemistry
Scientists are stitching together tiny carbon nanotubes, which stay breathable in hot weather but are small enough to block out toxins — perfect for the military.How's this for cool threads? Scientists at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have been crafting a high-tech fabric for the military made out of tiny carbon nanotubes — hollow structures that stay breathable in hot weather yet are small enough to block out pathogens. For an extra layer of safety, they're planning to add a special coating that will block out even the smallest toxins, such as anthrax spores and other chemical and biological warfare agents.