Charge Density Quantification and Antimicrobial Efficacy; Final rept. Apr 2007-May 2008

摘要

Emerging threats to soldiers on the battlefield include traditional dangers such as conventional weapons and chemical or biological warfare agents. A less obvious threat is represented by the growing numbers of serious bacterial and fungal infections. Reducing overall warfighter susceptibility to opportunistic infections would improve force readiness in all operational environments. The capability of a material to autonomous decontaminate in situ with an active additive is therefore highly desirable and may increase the warfighter's safety and reduce the logistical burdens associated with decontamination operations. However, to maintain the critical performance characteristics of the coating or fabric, a minimal amount of active material is preferred, reducing the overall impact on bulk physical properties.