American engineers from the University of Wisconsin in Madison have developed a new type of foam with high impact resistance properties. It is a vertically oriented carbon nanotube foam. The study was published in the scientific journal magazine Experimental Mechanics (EM).
The material consists of cylinders of carbon, only one atom thick per layer, carefully packed into dense cylindrical structures. This architecture gives the composition extraordinary mechanical properties.
In addition, vertically oriented carbon nanotube foam has good thermal conductivity and diffusion coefficient. These foam-lined protective gear will keep you cool in hot weather.
According to the material’s creators, the resulting material absorbs stress during impact and shear 30 times better than the shock-absorbing materials used in the lining of U.S. Army combat helmets.
In addition to the use of carbon nanofoam in protective equipment for the sports and defense industry, it is also recommended to be used in shock absorption and cooling of electronic devices.
Previously in Russia was created Material for touch screen production from carbon nanotubes.