[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 …

Ballistic studies on synthetic fibre reinforced polymer composites and it's applications–A brief review

SD Kumar, R Samvel, M Aravindh, RA Vibin… - Materials Today …, 2023 - Elsevier
Recent developments in the defense sector have led to the creation of a new high-
performance composite synthetic fiber with excellent energy accumulation, endurance …

[HTML][HTML] Study on the protective performance of high-performance multi-scale (SiCh-p+ B4Cp)/5083Al ceramic array armor with excellent ballistic properties

SQ Du, ZL Chao, ZW Wang, T Luo, LT Jiang… - Journal of Materials …, 2023 - Elsevier
Ceramic array armor suffers from insufficient constrained capability of ceramic units in the
embedded armor structure, leading to weak interfacial bonding at ceramic unit connections …

Effect of incorporating multi-walled carbon nanotube and graphene in UHMWPE matrix on the enhancement of thermal and mechanical properties

VO Aguiar, MM Maru, IT Soares, V Kapps… - Journal of Materials …, 2022 - Springer
In this work, thermal and mechanical characterizations were performed to investigate the
effect of adding 0.1 wt% of carbon nanofillers in ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene …

A comparative assessment of nano and microparticles of carbides for performance augmentation of UHMWPE in abrasive and erosive wear modes

M Padhan, U Marathe, J Bijwe - Wear, 2023 - Elsevier
The current work emphasizes developing micro and nanocomposites with ultrahigh
molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) by incorporating particles of Carbides (constant …

Rheological Properties and Microscopic Morphology Evaluation of UHMWPE-Modified Corn Stover Oil Bio-Asphalt

J Li, C Luo, J Jie, H Cui - Buildings, 2023 - mdpi.com
In order to promote the efficient utilization of bio-oil, corn stover oil and petroleum asphalt
were used to prepare bio-asphalt. UHMWPE was adopted to strengthen the high …

Polymer nanocomposites of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene

V Padhy, B Kandasubramanian - Polymer Bulletin, 2024 - Springer
The growing demand for high-performance, light materials in several tertiary industries is a
leading factor propelling the current polymer market. The international UHMWPE market …

[HTML][HTML] Investigating the nanomechanical properties of polymer-graphene-titanium nitride nanocomposites for high strength application

UO Uyor, API Popoola, OM Popoola - Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2023 - Elsevier
In this work, hybrid graphene nanoplatelets (GN) and titanium nitride (TiN) were used as
reinforcements to enhance nanomechanical properties of ultra-high molecular weight …

Recent Developments in Natural Fiber Hybrid Composites for Ballistic Applications: A Comprehensive Review of Mechanisms and Failure Criteria

B Devarajan, R Lakshminarasimhan… - Facta Universitatis …, 2024 - casopisi.junis.ni.ac.rs
The use of lightweight natural fiber functional composites in the manufacturing of ballistic
protective materials has garnered significant attention in recent years. This is due to their …

Polymer-based nanocomposites as defence material

K Singh, R Jaiswal, R Kumar, S Singh… - Bulletin of Materials …, 2023 - Springer
Nanotechnology has opened the doors for various novel defence applications, such as
smart materials, novel fuel sources, energy storage devices, harder/lighter platforms and …