The Future of Chemical Warfare: How Urbanization and Proliferation of Delivery Mechanisms Create the Need for In-Situ Defense

A future increase in chemical warfare is a likely possibility due to advancements in delivery mechanisms, new urban battle fronts, and population growth. Chemical warfare agents have the potential to be more lethal and effective than they have throughout history. It is suggested that two well established technologies, adsorbents and non-woven fibers should be further investigated to create an affordable and scalable protective wear that can be easily deployed in the field for rapid protection.