Abstract “Novichok” refers to a new group of nerve agents called the A-series agents. Their
existence came to light in 2018 after incidents in the UK and again in 2020 in Russia. They …

Developing a fluorescence sensor capable of precisely identifying highly toxic nerve agents
has become a focus of research, given that they are easily available and can be used by …

The continuing threats of military conflicts and terrorism may involve the misuse of chemical
weapons. The present study aims to use environmental samples to find evidence of the …

Purpose The detection of hydrolysis products of Novichok agents in biological samples from
victims is important for confirming exposure to these agents. However, Novichok agents are …

The analysis of biomedical samples is important for the investigation of the alleged exposure
to chemical warfare agents. The present study aims to use dried blood spots for portable …

The characterization of Novichoks (NVs), a new group of nerve agents that have been
implicated in two recent poisonings, has not been extensively conducted. Here, we present …

Introduction Nerve agents have emerged as a global threat since their discovery in the
1930s, posing severe risks due to their inhibition of acetylcholinesterase and the …

Following the recent terrorist attacks using Novichok agents and the subsequent
decomposition operations, understanding the chemical structures of nerve agents has …

Nerve agents (NA) pose as a great risk in the modern world. NA from the V-series, such as
VX, are currently recognized as the most toxic among those compounds. However, the …

Understanding the fundamental physical characteristics of extremely toxic compounds and
their behavior across different environments plays a crucial role in assessing their danger …