This invention discloses a composite layer and its application, relating to the technical field of
marine engineering protective materials. A composite layer includes, from top to bottom, a photochromic stealth layer, an interface
coupling layer, and a toughened and blast-resistant layer. The photochromic stealth layer comprises a
polymer matrix and photosensitive
liquid crystal microcapsules embedded in the
polymer matrix. The photosensitive
liquid crystal microcapsules are filled with an
azobenzene-based
liquid crystal material, and a conductive layer is disposed on the surface of the photosensitive liquid
crystal microcapsules. The interface
coupling layer includes, from bottom to top, a flexible layer, a
transition layer, and a rigid layer. The shear-toughened and blast-resistant layer comprises an
epoxy resin matrix, a biomimetic neural bundle network embedded in the
epoxy resin matrix, and a shear-thickening liquid. The composite layer of this invention possesses excellent optical stealth performance,
impact resistance, and environmental adaptability, making it suitable for dynamic
camouflage and
impact protection of deep-sea equipment,
underwater vehicles, and
marine engineering structures.