Advanced Catalytic Enzyme System (ACES) - Dual Use Capabilities; Conference paper

摘要

An enzyme-based decontaminant (Advanced Catalytic Enzyme System - ACES) has been developed at the Edgewood Chemical Biological Center (ECBC) for use by military services and civilian first responders. The ACES will contain enzymes for the detoxification of nerve agents (G and V) and related pesticides, sulfur mustard, bacterial cells, and anthrax spores. Catalytic enzymes are highly efficient, detoxifying many times their own weight of agent in seconds or minutes. The ACES is also noncorrosive, non-flammable, and environmentally safe. The ACES can fulfill a dual-use role as both decontaminant and fire extinguisher through the addition of environmentally safe fire-fighting materials.