[HTML][HTML] Shear thickening fluids and their applications

M Wei, K Lin, L Sun - Materials & Design, 2022 - Elsevier
Shear thickening fluids (STFs) are a new type of nanosuspension, which are formed by
dispersing micro and nanoparticles in a dispersant. STFs are easily deformed under the …

Impact characteristics of soft composites using shear thickening fluid and natural rubber–a review of current status

A Khodadadi, G Liaghat, A Taherzadeh-Fard… - Composite …, 2021 - Elsevier
The main focus of this review is on soft composites, relatively new to the literature. The
ballistic fabrics, mechanism of ballistic energy absorption and parameters affect the ballistic …

Smart polymer integrated cork composites for enhanced vibration dam** properties

S Gürgen, MA Sofuoğlu - Composite Structures, 2021 - Elsevier
Cork products have an increasing demand for vibration dam** systems due to their good
vibration isolation behavior as well as eco-friendly and sustainable properties. In this work …

[HTML][HTML] Vibration attenuation of sandwich structures filled with shear thickening fluids

S Gürgen, MA Sofuoğlu - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2020 - Elsevier
Sandwich structures are extensively utilized as a structural component in different
engineering applications such as aircraft, automotive and construction industries. For this …

Processing technology and ballistic-resistant mechanism of shear thickening fluid/high-performance fiber-reinforced composites: A review

Q Zhang, Z Qin, R Yan, S Wei, W Zhang, S Lu, L Jia - Composite Structures, 2021 - Elsevier
Shear thickening liquid (STF) is a reversible phase change material that can realize “liquid-
solid” transformation when subjected to high-speed impact shear, and return to the liquid …

Ballistic impact performance of multi-phase STF-impregnated Kevlar fabrics in aero-engine containment

L Liu, M Cai, X Liu, Z Zhao, W Chen - Thin-Walled Structures, 2020 - Elsevier
The current study focus on the multi-phase Shear thickening fluid (STF) treated high-strength
fabrics which is an promising material for soft-wall containment casing. Three types of multi …

High-and low-velocity impact experiments on treated STF/3D glass fabrics

H Hasan-nezhad, M Yazdani, M Jeddi - Thin-Walled Structures, 2022 - Elsevier
In this study, the ballistic and cushioning behavior of Pure Shear Thickening Fluid (PSTF)
and Treated Shear Thickening Fluid (TSTF) impregnated 3D glass fabrics were investigated …

Deceleration behavior of multi-layer cork composites intercalated with a non-Newtonian material

MR Sheikhi, S Gürgen - Archives of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, 2022 - Springer
Impact or sudden accelerations are strictly avoided by sensitive systems such as electronic
devices, robotic structures and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). In order to protect these …

[HTML][HTML] Liquid metal based triboelectric nanogenerator with excellent electrothermal and safeguarding performance towards intelligent plaster

L Gong, T Xuan, S Wang, H Du, W Li - Nano Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
Polymer-based self-powered wearable sensing devices are easily destroyed under harsh
mechanical shocks which largely restricts the development of smart electronic device …

Advances in mechanical properties of flexible textile composites

Z Zhao, B Li, P Ma - Composite Structures, 2023 - Elsevier
In recent years, flexible composites have received wide attention for their unique properties,
such as large deformation, lightness, and fatigue resistance. By blending the appropriate …