Accelerated oxidation of mustard gas analog with PVA-based hydrogels.

ABSTRACT: Sulfur mustard (HD) is a hydrophobic, volatile chemical warfare agent (CWA) that has been shown to contaminate surfaces as a solid residue. This sparks an ongoing search to rid HD residue from contaminated sensitive equipment with a simple, disposable material-based solution. Hydrogels as tunable polymeric matrices fit this niche due to their potential in formulating environment-friendly remediators for CWAs. The oxidation of sulfur in HD and its analogs affords fast methods for decontamination with minimal intermediates. Here we report our study of polyvinyl-alcohol (PVA)-based hydrogels comprising a bicarbonate-activated peroxide (BAP) system (ammonium bicarbonate and hydrogen peroxide (NH₄HCO₃-H₂O₂)) to release a strong oxidizer, peroxymonocar

SUBMITTER: De Leon EL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12538291 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature