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To better detect chemical weapons, materials scientists are exploring new technologies

  • Written by Olamilekan Joseph Ibukun, Postdoctoral Research Associate in Chemistry, Washington University in St. Louis
To better detect chemical weapons, materials scientists are exploring new technologiesGerman troops make their way through a cloud of smoke or gas during a gas training drill, circa 1916.Henry Guttmann/Hulton Archive via Getty Images

Chemical warfare is one of the most devastating forms of conflict. It leverages toxic chemicals to disable, harm or kill without any physical confrontation. Across various conflicts, it has caused tens...

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