Suggesting a New Model of Armors Utilizing Composite Plates Enhanced with Nanographene

Suggesting a New Model of Armors Utilizing Composite Plates Enhanced with Nanographene

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The current focus in armor development is on the creation of lightweight, thin, and cost-effective solutions.This study explores innovative techniques by incorporating nanomaterials into composite plates, combined with fiber pre-stressing methods during the polymer matrix curing process.Woven Kevlar fibers experienced a pre-stress of 2 MPa in FETs two dimensions while being cured with an epoxy resin containing varying ratios of Nanographene (0.5, 1, and 2 wt.

%).Results demonstrated that the optimal combination for enhanced mechanical properties, particularly impact strength, occurred with a 2 wt.% nanographene ratio and 2 MPa fiber pre-stressing.However, exceeding a 2 wt.

% nanographene ratio led to nanoparticle agglomeration within the resin, negating their positive effects.The proposed armor model successfully passed ballistic testing and comprises four Hockey Accessories - Bags - Carry layers of composite plates, each layer consisting of epoxy resin with 2 wt.% nanographene, Kevlar fibers pre-stressed at 2 MPa, and a 3mm thickness.These layers are interspersed with additional 1mm layers of Kevlar fiber.

This innovative approach offers a promising advancement in armor design, achieving a balance between low density, reduced thickness, and cost-effectiveness.