Decontamination of Chemical Warfare Agents (Review Article)

  • Beer Singh Defence Research & Development Establishment, Gwalior
  • Gangavarapu Krishna Prasad Defence Research & Development Establishment, Gwalior
  • K.S. Pandey Defence Research & Development Establishment, Gwalior
  • R.K. Danikhel Defence Research & Development Establishment, Gwalior
  • R. Vijayaraghavan Defence Research & Development Establishment, Gwalior
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.60.487
Keywords: Chemical warfare agents, neutralisation, decontamination, decontamination media

Abstract

Chemical warfare agents (CWA) pose inevitable threat, both to soldiers and civilians. Risk on contact with these deadly agents can be avoided by neutralisation of their toxic effects. A suitable media with essential physico-chemical properties is required for this purpose. Considerable efforts have been made to develop several decontamination media suitable for neutralisation of highly toxic CWAs. This paper reviews history and details of recent technological advancements in the development of versatile, broad spectrum decontamination formulations against CWAs, as also nanosized metal oxides as CWA decontaminants.

Defence Science Journal, 2010, 60(4), pp.428-441, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.14429/dsj.60.487

Author Biographies

Beer Singh, Defence Research & Development Establishment, Gwalior

Obtained his PhD from University of Delhi in 1985. He joined Defence Research & Development Establishment (DRDE), Gwalior, in 1988. Presently, he is working as scientist G.

Gangavarapu Krishna Prasad, Defence Research & Development Establishment, Gwalior

Obtained his PhD from Jiwaji University, Gwalior in 2003. Presently, he is working as scientist C at DRDE, Gwalior.

K.S. Pandey, Defence Research & Development Establishment, Gwalior

Obtained his PhD from Jiwaji University, Gwalior.

R.K. Danikhel, Defence Research & Development Establishment, Gwalior

Obtained his MSc in Inorganic Chemistry.

R. Vijayaraghavan, Defence Research & Development Establishment, Gwalior

Obtained his PhD in Pharmacology from Jiwaji University, Gwalior. Presently he is working as an outstanding scientist/H and Director, DRDE, Gwalior.

Published
2010-07-09
How to Cite
Singh, B., Prasad, G., Pandey, K., Danikhel, R., & Vijayaraghavan, R. (2010). Decontamination of Chemical Warfare Agents (Review Article). Defence Science Journal, 60(4), 428-441. https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.60.487
Issue
Vol 60 No 4: Machine Learning and Pattern Recognition
Section
Research Papers
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