[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 …

[HTML][HTML] Recent progress in developing ballistic and anti-impact materials: Nanotechnology and main approaches

S Wu, P Sikdar, GS Bhat - Defence Technology, 2023 - Elsevier
With increasing international and civilian conflicts, developing advanced body armor has
become an emerging field in academia and industry. Nanotechnology, by means of …

Multi-functional STF-based yarn for human protection and wearable systems

J Zhang, Y Wang, J Zhou, J Wu, S Liu, M Sang… - Chemical Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
Recently, smart wearable devices with anti-impact property and intelligent monitoring
function have attracted more and more attention. Herein, hollow silicone rubber tube, shear …

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 …

An investigation of deformation and failure mechanisms of fiber-reinforced composites in layered composite armor

G Guo, S Alam, LD Peel - Composite Structures, 2022 - Elsevier
This paper aims to study the deformation characteristics and failure mechanisms of fiber-
reinforced polymer composites used in layered composite armor under ballistic impact. A …

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 …

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 …

[HTML][HTML] Flexible and lightweight melamine sponge/MXene/polyborosiloxane (MSMP) hybrid structure for high-performance electromagnetic interference shielding and …

M Sang, Y Wu, S Liu, L Bai, S Wang, W Jiang… - Composites Part B …, 2021 - Elsevier
With the development of electronic devices, human beings are always disturbed by the
widespread electromagnetic radiation. Meanwhile, the impact kinetic energy from external …

Shear thickening fluid and its application in impact protection: a review

H Liu, K Fu, X Cui, H Zhu, B Yang - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Shear thickening fluid (STF) is a dense colloidal suspension of nanoparticles in a carrier
fluid in which the viscosity increases dramatically with a rise in shear rate. Due to the …

[HTML][HTML] A high anti-impact STF/Ecoflex composite structure with a sensing capacity for wearable design

J Zhang, Y Wang, H Deng, J Zhou, S Liu, J Wu… - Composites Part B …, 2022 - Elsevier
By encapsulating shear thickening fluid (STF) in Ecoflex-0030, a kind of composite structure
with excellent anti-impact and high energy absorption properties was obtained. The drop …