Fabric coating claims to thwart chemical weapons, save lives
A group of US-based scientists claim to have developed a way to adhere lightweight coating onto fabrics that can neutralise harmful skin-permeating chemicals. The team used a metal-organic framework (MOF), porous structures with large surface areas to absorb vast amounts of gases. The MOF-coated fabric deactivated a sarin gas-like agent within 5 minutes, suggesting its use for protective clothing.