A metal organic framework (MOF)-polymer composite for detoxifying a chemical warfare agent (CWA) comprises MOF nanoparticles having catalytically active Lewis acid sites and at least one polymer having catalytically active basic sites. The composite is configured such that the at least one polymer is in surrounding relation to the MOF nanoparticles such that at least a portion of the Lewis acid sites of the MOF nanoparticles are in proximal relation to at least a portion of the basic sites of the at least one polymer thereby forming a plurality of proximal acid-base interfaces thus enabling a bifunctional catalytic mechanism for detoxifying the CWA. The MOF-polymer composite can provide CWA detoxification without the presence of a basic compound.

A machine configured to perform alkaline hydrolysis can include a body having a base wall and a sidewall extending upwardly therefrom. The body can define a cavity configured to receive liquid and a corpse. The machine can further include a lid pivotally attached to the body about a hinge. The hinge can be attached to the lid and the sidewall of the body. The lid can be pivotably with respect to the body between a closed position and an open position. A basket can be configured to receive a corpse. The basket can be positionable within the body. A support structure can be configured to maintain the body, the lid, and the basket above a ground surface when the support structure is in an assembled configuration. The support structure can include a plurality of segments that are removably attachable to each other and the body.

A machine configured to perform alkaline hydrolysis can include a body having a base wall and a sidewall extending upwardly therefrom. The body can define a cavity configured to receive liquid and a corpse. The machine can further include a lid pivotally attached to the body about a hinge. The hinge can be attached to the lid and the sidewall of the body. The lid can be pivotably with respect to the body between a closed position and an open position. A basket can be configured to receive a corpse. The basket can be positionable within the body. A support structure can be configured to maintain the body, the lid, and the basket above a ground surface when the support structure is in an assembled configuration. The support structure can include a plurality of segments that are removably attachable to each other and the body.