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Fighting Air Pollution with NanoTech Clothing
Wednesday 16th of May 2007 12:31:36 AM
Researchers at Cornell University have been working on blending metallic particles with cotton fibres in an effort to fight air pollution and airborne germs. The clothing may also help protect wearers from biological warfare. This clothing may be able to help those with allergies, those who live in areas that have a lot of smog, and could be made into uniforms for those involved in conflict in different regions of the world.Metallic particles including silver, copper, and palladium, which is used in catalytic converters that help lower harmful car exhaust fumes and particles. These particles are safe to be used in public, but must be of a certain size in order to be effective. This means the clothing is only available in black, brown, yellow, or purple.
So far, a denim jacket and a dress have been created, with additional items on the way. The clothing was designed by Olivia Ong, a fashion student at the university. "Initially, we were just doing this for fun. We didn't think this was going to make a big noise but it has," said Juan Hinestroza, a professor in the fibre science department. Further research will be needed in order to increase the number of colour options available.
US military uniforms may be made from this fabric in the future as a way to help protect soldiers and others from chemical warfare as the fibre science department has already been approached by military officials. Other uses for the fibre could include curtains, car seats, and carpeting.
(c) Luka Veselinovic, www.sxc.hu
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