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Among the Weapons of Mass Destruction, chemical warfare (CW) is probably one of the most brutal created by mankind in comparison with biological and nuclear warfare.
Vijayaraghavan R, Ganesan K, Raza S
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Biological and Chemical Warfare
1. Chemical and biological warfare is very old indeed, at least 2 000 years old. The arsenal consists of poison tipped arrows and darts, as well as toxins found in certain wood fibres that were used to incapacitate fish in streams. Armies laying seige to
G.C. Odendaal
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Research Progress in the Degradation of Chemical Warfare Agent Simulants Using Metal–Organic Frameworks [PDF]
Chemical warfare agents primarily comprise organophosphorus nerve agents, saliva alkaloids, cyanides, and mustard gas. Exposure to these agents can result in severe respiratory effects, including spasms, edema, and increased secretions leading to ...
Taotao Huang +3 more
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Degradation of Chemical Warfare Agent Nitrogen Mustard Using Ferrate (VI) [PDF]
Chemical warfare agents (CWAs) are one of the most toxic compounds. Degradation of CWAs using decontamination agents is one of the few ways to protect human health against the harmful effects of CWAs. A ferrate (VI)-based potential chemical warfare agent
Miroslav Labaška +2 more
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The Identification of Seven Chemical Warfare Mimics Using a Colorimetric Array
Chemical warfare agents pose significant threats in the 21st century, especially for armed forces. A colorimetric detection array was developed to identify warfare mimics, including mustard gas and nerve agents.
Michael J. Kangas +7 more
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The smart, rapid, and customizable detection of chemical warfare agents is a huge issue for taking the proper countermeasures in a timely fashion. The printing techniques have established the main pillar to develop miniaturized electrochemical biosensors
Fabiana Arduini
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Genome sequencing reveals existence of SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.529 variant in Egypt
Background Several SARS-CoV-2 variants with increased transmissibility and/or potential immune escape have emerged and rapidly spread worldwide.
Ghada Ismail +9 more
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AN EGGSHELL HYDROXYAPATITE - GRAPHENE OXIDE NANOCOMPOSITE FOR THE REMOVAL OF HEAVY METALS FROM WASTE WATER [PDF]
Heavy metal pollution is a serious environmental problem that can be remediated by various adsorbents. So, a new hydroxyapatite / graphene oxide nanocomposite (HAp/GO) material was synthesized from waste eggshell as a green and eco-friendly adsorbent for
H. Radwan Osama +2 more
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The lecture is intended for training NBCD Corps’ specialists from both the Russian Federation and foreign states, dealing with the issues of chemical safety.
V. V. Kozlovsky +2 more
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Drugs as Chemical Weapons: Past and Perspectives
The emergence of modern chemical weapons and chemical warfare is traditionally associated with World War I, but the use of poisons in the military has its roots deep in the past.
Vladimír Pitschmann, Zdeněk Hon
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