Ballistic impact mechanisms–a review on textiles and fibre-reinforced composites impact responses

MA Abtew, F Boussu, P Bruniaux, C Loghin… - Composite structures, 2019 - Elsevier
Ballistic impact mechanism is a very complex mechanical process mainly depends on the
thickness, strength, ductility, toughness and density of the target material and projectile …

[HTML][HTML] Analysis of light weight natural fiber composites against ballistic impact: A review

S Doddamani, SM Kulkarni, S Joladarashi… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
The main factors in the ballistic impact mechanism, an incredibly complicated mechanical
process, are the target material's thickness, toughness, strength, ductility, density, and …

Turning a surface superrepellent even to completely wetting liquids

TL Liu, CJCJ Kim - Science, 2014 - science.org
Superhydrophobic and superoleophobic surfaces have so far been made by roughening a
hydrophobic material. However, no surfaces were able to repel extremely-low-energy liquids …

[HTML][HTML] Ballistic helmets: Recent advances in materials, protection mechanisms, performance, and head injury mitigation

Y Li, H Fan, XL Gao - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
Combat helmets provide protection against ballistic threats and blunt impact forces, and
wearing them has greatly reduced head injuries and saved lives of many soldiers. With the …

[HTML][HTML] Impact response and energy absorption mechanisms of UHMWPE fabric and composites in ballistic applications: A comprehensive review

A Joshi, A Mishra, VK Saxena - Composites Part A: Applied Science and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Recently, UHMWPE fabric and composites have gained attraction in ballistics due to their
impressive strength-to-weight ratio and impact resistance. This article provides a critical …

Dynamic mechanical behavior of multilayer graphene via supersonic projectile penetration

JH Lee, PE Loya, J Lou, EL Thomas - Science, 2014 - science.org
Multilayer graphene is an exceptional anisotropic material due to its layered structure
composed of two-dimensional carbon lattices. Although the intrinsic mechanical properties …

Advances in polymer/inorganic nanocomposite fabrics for lightweight and high-strength armor and ballistic-proof materials

MS Selim, SA El-Safty, MA Shenashen… - Chemical Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
With increasing international and civilian conflicts, develo** advanced body armor
materials has become an emerging field in academia and industry. Continuous …

Enhancing bioinspired aramid nanofiber networks by interfacial hydrogen bonds for multiprotection under an extreme environment

J Zhou, S Wang, J Zhang, Y Wang, H Deng, S Sun… - ACS …, 2023 - ACS Publications
In nature, many insects have evolved sclerotic cuticles to shelter their soft bodies, which are
considered as “body armor”. For beetles, the epidermis is composed of cross-linked …

Mechanism-driven analytical modelling of UHMWPE laminates under ballistic impact

R Zhang, B Han, Y Zhou, LS Qiang, CZ Zhao… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber reinforced composite laminates
have been widely used to defend against projectiles and fragments. Although the ballistic …

Rigid‐rod polymeric fibers

HG Chae, S Kumar - Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2006 - Wiley Online Library
This paper traces the historical development of high temperature resistant rigid‐rod
polymers. Synthesis, fiber processing, structure, properties, and applications of poly (p …