In this SERDP proof-of-concept project, Infoscitex established feasibility of using enzymatic approaches to develop a rapidly degradable, environmentally benign, pyrotechnic system. Training grounds and battlefields are being polluted by the remains/debris of detonated/fired or, in some cases, unexploded pyrotechnic devices. The most abundant source of pollution comes from the outer casing-housing that is usually constructed from aluminum or steel protected by a corrosion resistant coating containing hexavalent chromium and cadmium. ...
In this SERDP proof-of-concept project, Infoscitex evaluated a possibility to generate explosives nitramines (RDX, HMX) using biosynthetic approaches. Nitramines are widely used by the U.S. military as key components of contemporary weapons. However, production of these nitroenergetics involves the use of highly concentrated hot nitric and sulfuric acids, results in the emission of nitrogen oxides, and is also a potential health hazard. The development of an alternative process for producing ...
One of the most images of the present day is that of airplanes hitting the World Trade Center on 11 September 2001. The terrorist organization al-Qaeda and its host, the Taliban in Afghanistan, became household names all over the world on that fateful day. The media started churning out stories about the brutalities of the Taliban, and the world discovered a new monster. The Taliban did not grow out of ...
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