Where Kevlar Fails, a Liquid Succeeds [VIDEO]

Kevlar is an incredible material for stopping bullets, but when it comes to a knife, it fails spectacularly. The addition of a milky white liquid, however, changes everything. The liquid, known as sheer thickening fluid, can be added to fabric to make things such as puncture-proofs vest for prison guards and soldiers. Maybe one day it will help create things like puncture-proof tires. Check out the video in the panel to the right.

What uses come to mind for this material?

Photo: bionicteaching via Flickr.

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Submitted by MichaelZWilliamson (not verified) on Thu, 09/08/2011 - 16:50

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Motorcycle armor would be another application.

Submitted by C.R. de la fuente (not verified) on Sat, 09/10/2011 - 12:03

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micrometeorite shielding for space craft