Killer Kevlar - Clothing That Shields From Germs

Protective clothing worn by firemen and other emergency workers may soon get a germ-fighting upgrade. Researchers in South Dakota report progress toward the first Kevlar fabrics that can kill a wide range of infectious agents, including bacteria, viruses, and the spores that cause anthrax. Their study is scheduled for the August 6 issue of ACS’ Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, a bi-weekly journal.

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Filed under: Bio-terrorism on July 31st, 2008