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In asymmetric and complex warfare environments, it is critical to deploy the latest technological innovations for tactical advantage over adversaries. Among others, improvements in outerwear of soldier uniform provide a significant tactical advantage. We have studied the use of loaded nanofibers, which demonstrate capabilities such as light weight, mechanical resilience, and breathability, i.e. the possibility for the evaporation of perspiration. In addition, the fibers are capable of sensing chemical/biological environment and delivering therapeutics thus providing temporary relief from injury. Furthermore, nanofibers include communication capabilities for enhanced situational awareness. This investigation outlines an ongoing research on loading electrospun nanofibers with selected materials to produce outerwear for soldiers providing tactical superiority. Fabrication and characteristics of some of such fibers are presented here along with future pathways to integrate additional capabilities.
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Vaseashta, A., Karagülle-Bölgen, N. (2018). Loaded Nanofibers: Force Protection, Filtration, Decontamination. In: Petkov, P., Tsiulyanu, D., Popov, C., Kulisch, W. (eds) Advanced Nanotechnologies for Detection and Defence against CBRN Agents. NATO Science for Peace and Security Series B: Physics and Biophysics. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-024-1298-7_23
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