[HTML][HTML] A review on natural fiber reinforced polymer composite for bullet proof and ballistic applications
Even though natural fiber reinforced polymer composites (NFRPCs) have been widely used
in automotive and building industries, there is still a room to promote them to high-level …
in automotive and building industries, there is still a room to promote them to high-level …
[HTML][HTML] Shear thickening fluids and their applications
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 …
dispersing micro and nanoparticles in a dispersant. STFs are easily deformed under the …
Shear thickening fluids in protective applications: A review
A thorough and critical review on Shear Thickening Fluids (STFs) is presented based on a
literature survey. The rheological properties of STFs are discussed considering many factors …
literature survey. The rheological properties of STFs are discussed considering many factors …
[HTML][HTML] The stab resistance of fabrics impregnated with shear thickening fluids including various particle size of additives
Shear thickening fluid (STF) treated high performance fabrics have attracted much attention
in the applications of body protection. In order to improve the contribution of STF treatments …
in the applications of body protection. In order to improve the contribution of STF treatments …
[HTML][HTML] Soft armor materials constructed with Kevlar fabric and a novel shear thickening fluid
J Qin, B Guo, L Zhang, T Wang, G Zhang… - Composites Part B …, 2020 - Elsevier
This study presents the dynamic stab resistance and quasi-static mechanical properties of
soft armor materials constructed with Kevlar fabric impregnated with a novel shear …
soft armor materials constructed with Kevlar fabric impregnated with a novel shear …
The ballistic performance of aramid based fabrics impregnated with multi-phase shear thickening fluids
Single-phase shear thickening fluids (STFs) have been extensively investigated in body
protective applications. However, researchers do not have long-standing past experience of …
protective applications. However, researchers do not have long-standing past experience of …
[HTML][HTML] Dynamic impact protective body armour: A comprehensive appraisal on panel engineering design and its prospective materials
Personal body armour is one of the most important pieces of equipment to protect human
beings from various critical and fatal injuries. In today's modern world, various organizations …
beings from various critical and fatal injuries. In today's modern world, various organizations …
An analysis of deformation and energy absorption modes of shear thickening fluid treated Kevlar fabrics as soft body armour materials
A Majumdar, BS Butola, A Srivastava - Materials & Design, 2013 - Elsevier
In this article the deformation and energy absorption modes of shear thickening fluid (STF)
treated and untreated Kevlar woven fabrics upon impact has been presented. It was found …
treated and untreated Kevlar woven fabrics upon impact has been presented. It was found …
Development of soft composite materials with improved impact resistance using Kevlar fabric and nano-silica based shear thickening fluid
A Majumdar, BS Butola, A Srivastava - Materials & Design (1980-2015), 2014 - Elsevier
The application of shear thickening fluid (STF) on Kevlar fabrics improves the impact energy
absorption by the soft composite as the viscosity of the former increases drastically during …
absorption by the soft composite as the viscosity of the former increases drastically during …
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 …
resistance performance. Conventionally, treatment with shear thickening fluid (STF) has …