Lightweight materials used for impact mitigation must be able to resist impact and absorb the
maximum amount of energy from the impactor. Auxetic materials have the potential to
achieve high resistance by drawing material into the impact zone and providing higher
indentation and shear resistance. However, these materials must be artificially designed,
and the large deformation dynamic effects of the created structures must be taken into
consideration when deciding on a protection concept. Despite their promise, little attention …