Micro- and nano-particulate delivery systems for chemical and biological weapons: physical characterisation and risk assessment

惰性固体粉末已被用作化学和生物活性物质的载体，以提高其在化学武器、农药和杀虫剂等一系列应用中的有效性。这项研究的目的是确定微粒输送系统的物理特性对其将潜在有毒物质输送到暴露的皮肤和通过防护服的能力的影响。这些数据将为设计和开发有效的防护服/产品和安全协议提供第一步，以保障参与澳大利亚防卫的澳大利亚人的健康。

Inert solid powder has been used as a carrier for chemical and biologically-active agents to increase their effectiveness in a range of applications such as chemical weapons, pesticides and insecticides. The aim of this research is to determine the influence of the physical characteristics of particulate delivery systems on their ability to deliver potentially toxic substances to exposed skin and through protective clothing. This data will provide the first step in the design and development of effective protective clothing/products and safety protocols to safeguard the health of Australians involved in the defence of Australia.