[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 …

A review of the crashworthiness performance of energy absorbing composite structure within the context of materials, manufacturing and maintenance for …

CW Isaac, C Ezekwem - Composite Structures, 2021 - Elsevier
Energy absorbing structures made from composite materials are lightweight, fuel
economical and environmentally friendly. In spite of these advantages, some issues have to …

The rheological performance of shear-thickening fluids based on carbon fiber and silica nanocomposite

L Sun, T Liang, C Zhang, J Chen - Physics of Fluids, 2023 - pubs.aip.org
Current available shear-thickening fluid (STFs) may suffer from issues such as unsatisfactory
energy dissipation performance and unstable dynamic stability for practical engineering …

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] Shear thickening in colloidal dispersions

NJ Wagner, JF Brady - Physics Today, 2009 - pubs.aip.org
Shampoos, paints, cements, and soft body armor that stiffens under impact are just a few of
the materials whose rheology is due to the change in viscosity that occurs when colloidal …

[HTML][HTML] Application of shear thickening fluids in material development

M Zarei, J Aalaie - Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 2020 - Elsevier
Shear thickening fluids (STFs) exhibit a unique potential for use in widespread range of
applications from mechanical platforms and smart structures to effective protective fabrics …

[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 …

Auxetic materials for personal protection: A review

D Tahir, M Zhang, H Hu - physica status solidi (b), 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Life‐changing illnesses and fatalities caused by inefficient personal protective clothing and
equipment are increasing day by day. The discrepancy between the test standards …

The rheology of shear thickening fluids with various ceramic particle additives

S Gürgen, W Li, MC Kuşhan - Materials & Design, 2016 - Elsevier
In this paper, shear thickening fluids (STFs) and three different types of additive particles
such as silicon carbide, aluminum oxide and boron carbide are presented. STFs were …

[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 …