{"title":"Application of shear-thickening fluid in impact resistance: a review","authors":"Minghai Wei, Zhiping Huang, Aoping You, Li Sun","doi":"10.1007/s12034-025-03468-5","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Shear thickening fluid (STF) is a novel nanosuspension, formed by the uniform dispersion of micro- and nano-silicon within a specific dispersant. This study presents a review of the research on the applications of STF in impact protection, with a focus on two forms: composite fabrics and sandwich panels. The first section presents an initial overview of the impact protection performance of various STF-treated fabrics made from different fibres. Subsequently, methods for optimizing performance and potential application directions for composite fabrics are analysed. For STF sandwich panels, the enhancement of impact resistance in protective structures due to STF is highlighted, along with an evaluation of its application prospects in protective gear, aerospace and other fields. Finally, this study outlines the potential problems and challenges that STF may encounter in impact protection applications, drawing on the current status and developmental trajectory of STF’s applications.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":502,"journal":{"name":"Bulletin of Materials Science","volume":"48 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1000,"publicationDate":"2025-08-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Bulletin of Materials Science","FirstCategoryId":"88","ListUrlMain":"https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12034-025-03468-5","RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q3","JCRName":"MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY","Score":null,"Total":0}
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Abstract
Shear thickening fluid (STF) is a novel nanosuspension, formed by the uniform dispersion of micro- and nano-silicon within a specific dispersant. This study presents a review of the research on the applications of STF in impact protection, with a focus on two forms: composite fabrics and sandwich panels. The first section presents an initial overview of the impact protection performance of various STF-treated fabrics made from different fibres. Subsequently, methods for optimizing performance and potential application directions for composite fabrics are analysed. For STF sandwich panels, the enhancement of impact resistance in protective structures due to STF is highlighted, along with an evaluation of its application prospects in protective gear, aerospace and other fields. Finally, this study outlines the potential problems and challenges that STF may encounter in impact protection applications, drawing on the current status and developmental trajectory of STF’s applications.
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The Bulletin of Materials Science is a bi-monthly journal being published by the Indian Academy of Sciences in collaboration with the Materials Research Society of India and the Indian National Science Academy. The journal publishes original research articles, review articles and rapid communications in all areas of materials science. The journal also publishes from time to time important Conference Symposia/ Proceedings which are of interest to materials scientists. It has an International Advisory Editorial Board and an Editorial Committee. The Bulletin accords high importance to the quality of articles published and to keep at a minimum the processing time of papers submitted for publication.
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