A composite fabric uses ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene layers to resist shark bites while maintaining flexibility.
Segmented spherical ceramic disks in flexible fabric carriers resolve the weight versus threat-defeating capability trade-off for body armor.
Merges the cathode and lightning protection layers into one structure, eliminating separate components to lower aircraft skin weight and manufacturing costs.
A layered resin cover uses a crystalline outer layer bonded to a thicker flexible inner core.
Underwater friction stir treatment breaks planar interfaces to form interlocked zones, resolving delamination cracking in laminated armor.
Segmented foam, solid, and corrugated polymer layers distribute concentrated impact force to minimize bruising and internal injuries beneath bullet-proof vests.
Electrospinning nanofibers on thermobond webs replaces complex meltblown processes to boost bacterial filtration efficiency.
A scratch self-repairing film hardcoat layer combines cationically curable silicone resin with UV-curable acrylic monomers.
A satellite structural element deforms during collision to capture space debris through elastic wrapping and energy absorption.
Controlled aging at 30°C to 60°C prevents resin offsetting while maintaining water contact angles between 90° and 115°.
Functionalized dicyclopentadiene monomers overcome traditional PDCPD limitations by enabling reversible crosslinking and chemical tunability.
Dual resin adhesives balance hardness and comfort in ballistic materials, resolving the trade-off between penetration resistance and wearability.
A ballistic stack combines drawn polymeric fibers with aligned tapes to create a consolidated composite structure.
Composite seam tapes using thin semipermeable membranes resolve chemical penetration risks while maintaining flexibility and low weight.