Experimental Investigations on Shear Thickening Fluids as "Liquid Body Armors": Non-Conventional Formulations for Ballistic Protection.

ABSTRACT: Shear thickening fluids (STFs) have garnered attention as potential enhancers of protective capabilities and for the optimization of Kevlar^® armor design. To assess the possible shear thickening properties and potential application in ballistic protection, ten formulations were developed by employing polyethylene glycol (PEG) or polypropylene glycol (PPG), along with fumed silica or Aerosil HDK^®. Rheological characterization facilitated the identification of formulations displaying shear thickening behavior. The potential integration of the selected shear thickening fluids (STFs) into Kevlar^®-based composites was investigated by studying the impact resistance of Kevlar^® soft armor structures. Also, high-velocity impact testing revealed that the d

SUBMITTER: Alexe F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11359824 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature