Fabrics with proper mechanical properties and high structural designability are frequently
selected as the reinforcement of flexible composites. Shear thickening materials (STMs) …

To satisfy the ever-increasing demand for better anti-impact performance of personal
protective equipment, a composite foam by incorporating shear thickening gel (STG) with …

Recently, smart wearable devices with anti-impact property and intelligent monitoring
function have attracted more and more attention. Herein, hollow silicone rubber tube, shear …

The shear thickening fluid (STF) with unique rheology is generally combined with
polyurethane (PU) skeleton to manufacture flexible sandwich composites which is widely …

A novel design of Sandwich Structure inspired by Beetle Forewing (SSBF) is proposed in
this study by mimicking the internal structure of beetle forewing. The viscoelastic material …

In this study, a novel type of Bio-Inspired Energy-Absorbing Device (BIEAD) utilising shear
thickening characteristics of shear thickening fluid (STF) is proposed. The viscoelastic …

In nature, various stimuli-responsive materials, such as bone, are self-adaptable to external
loading by modulating their mechanical properties to prevent failure and self-healing after …

Abstract Three‐dimensional (3D) structure‐reinforced flexible polymer composites have
great potential as personal protective materials. These composites exhibit excellent …

Shear thickening fluid (STF) has been used in many areas due to its unique rheological
property. In this study, the dynamic mechanical properties of STF-filled composite structures …

Inspired by the hierarchic structure of the loofah sponge and the stiffness transformation
behavior of sea cucumbers, a novel strategy to achieve multi-physics protection through a …