[HTML][HTML] A review on natural fiber reinforced polymer composite for bullet proof and ballistic applications

NM Nurazzi, MRM Asyraf, A Khalina, N Abdullah… - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
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 …

[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 …

Shear thickening fluids in protective applications: A review

S Gürgen, MC Kuşhan, W Li - Progress in Polymer Science, 2017 - Elsevier
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 …

[HTML][HTML] The stab resistance of fabrics impregnated with shear thickening fluids including various particle size of additives

S Gürgen, MC Kuşhan - Composites Part A: Applied Science and …, 2017 - Elsevier
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 …

[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 …

The ballistic performance of aramid based fabrics impregnated with multi-phase shear thickening fluids

S Gürgen, MC Kuşhan - Polymer Testing, 2017 - Elsevier
Single-phase shear thickening fluids (STFs) have been extensively investigated in body
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

MA Abtew, F Boussu, P Bruniaux - Defence Technology, 2021 - Elsevier
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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …