Recent progress on natural fiber hybrid composites for advanced applications: A review

MJ Mochane, TC Mokhena, TH Mokhothu, A Mtibe… - 2019 - researchspace.csir.co.za
Natural fibers, as replacement of engineered fibers, have been one of the most researched
topics over the past years. This is due to their inherent properties, such as biodegradability …

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] 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 …

High energy density supercapacitors from lignin derived submicron activated carbon fibers in aqueous electrolytes

S Hu, S Zhang, N Pan, YL Hsieh - Journal of Power Sources, 2014 - Elsevier
Highly porous submicron activated carbon fibers (ACFs) were robustly generated from low
sulfonated alkali lignin and fabricated into supercapacitors for capacitive energy storage …

[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 …

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 …

Structure induced effectiveness of shear thickening fluid for modulating impact resistance of UHMWPE fabrics

S Arora, A Majumdar, BS Butola - Composite Structures, 2019 - Elsevier
The structural parameters of woven fabrics play a crucial role in determining its impact
resistance performance. Conventionally, treatment with shear thickening fluid (STF) has …

[HTML][HTML] Advancement in fiber reinforced polymer, metal alloys and multi-layered armour systems for ballistic applications–A Review

A Bhat, J Naveen, M Jawaid, MNF Norrrahim… - Journal of Materials …, 2021 - Elsevier
The recent research and development performed for armour systems for material selection
and analysis has helped discover new and significant material properties suited for ballistic …

Quasi-static penetration and ballistic properties of kenaf–aramid hybrid composites

R Yahaya, SM Sapuan, M Jawaid, Z Leman… - Materials & Design, 2014 - Elsevier
In this research, quasi-static penetration and ballistic properties of non-woven kenaf
fibres/Kevlar epoxy hybrid laminates with thicknesses ranging from 3.1 mm to 10.8 mm by …

Ballistic impact performance of UHMWP fabric impregnated with shear thickening fluid nanocomposite

VD Mishra, A Mishra, A Singh, L Verma, G Rajesh - Composite Structures, 2022 - Elsevier
In the present study, an attempt is made to improve the ballistic performance of
unidirectional (UD) ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWP) fabrics through …