A flexible polyurethane elastomer (PUE) is studied, and the improved impact-resistant
performance is revealed. Compressive stress–strain curves over a wide loading rate range …

The dynamic tensile mechanical response of a soft polymer material (Clear Flex 75) is
investigated using a split Hopkinson tension bar (SHTB). Stress-strain relations are derived …

In order to clearly explain the large deformation mechanical characteristics of polyurea
under impact and to construct a dynamic model that can be used for finite element analysis …

The thermoplastic elastomer polyurethane and the elastomeric thermoset polyurea are
finding new applications in increasing the survivability of structures under impact loading …

Impacts on structural materials can cause greater safety hazards, and it will be difficult to
reinforce the original structure. Therefore, it is important to investigate a coating that can …

Elastomeric polymers, such as polyurethane (PU), are being used in novel applications to
enhance the load-carrying capacity, ductility, and the survivability of structures under …

Developing the elastomer materials with high mechanical robustness through simple and
environmentally friendly methods poses significant challenges. In this research, a simple …

Polyurethane or polyurea elastomers with superb mechanical strength and toughness, good
self-recoverability and healable characteristics are of key significance for practical …

This study reports the synthesis and characterization of polyurethane (PU) elastomers, with
emphasis on the effect of different methods and order for raw materials feeding. First, a …

Great progress has been made in the research of self-healing materials in recent decades,
however, there are still great challenges in achieving high mechanical strength and wide …