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Shear-thickening liquid hardens upon impact, makes for lighter and more effective body armor
Scientists at BAE Systems in Bristol, UK have come up with a "shear-thickening" (or dilatant) liquid that can be combined with Kevlar to create a new, more powerful bullet-proof material. Similar to the "body armor" used by some Olympic skiers, shear-thickening material acts as a lubricant at low velocities, but quickly hardens upon impact. The scientists describe it as "bullet-proof custard," which shouldn't make us hungry but is for some reason.
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Bulletproof Custard: Liquid Armor That Can Stop Bullets [Bulletproof]
When it comes to bulletproof material, I think of strong, dense objects like concrete and really thick glass. I've never ever thought of liquids. But British scientists have, and they say liquid armor is better than ordinary Kevlar.... Read Post
Liquid Body Armor
Custard, really: A liquid armour has been shown to stop bullets in tests carried out by UK scientists at BAE systems in Bristol. The researchers have combined this “shear-thickening” liquid with Kevlar to create a new bullet-proof m... Read Post
Liquid armor that hardens on impact to protect frontline troops
As part of a project to create future body armor offering soldiers greater ballistics protection and ease of movement, scientists and engineers at BAE Systems have developed a liquid which hardens when struck. The technology, dubbed... Read Post