Materials used for a soldier's personal protection gear may be tough enough for vehicles too, according to a new Army study. Findings, released April 10 in the journal Polymer, show that polymers filled with carbon nanotubes could potentially improve how unmanned vehicles dissipate energy.
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| Innovative computer modeling and theoretical research may result in new structural materials for unmanned vehicles systems, such as the RQ-7B Shadow. Army researchers say new materials are less susceptible to corrosion, are lightweight and have higher electrical conductivity. (Picture source: U.S. Army/Master Sgt. Matt Hecht) |
