The new material is only 1.8 millimeters thick, combining carbon nanotubes with aramid polymers, the latter of which are also ...

In a groundbreaking development, scientists have engineered a bulletproof material that leverages the power of carbon ...

A sheet of fabric that is three times stronger than Kevlar could stop a bullet despite being just 1.8 millimetres thick, ...

Scientists create a composite fiber using nanotubes that stops bullet impacts better than Kevlar technology while using ...

A light weight and slim form are two very desirable attributes when it comes to next-gen armor materials, and we're seeing scientists make impressive gains in this area, inspired by everything from ...

Scientists from Harvard have developed what they say is a material that is not only strong against impacts like Kevlar but also protects against heat and cold. The material is 20 times as insulating ...

Kevlar and Twaron are famously tough materials, but there’s a bit of a trade-off to be made between strength, heat resistance and weight. Now, researchers have created a new nanofiber version of the ...

A revolutionary new armor relies on a liquid that hardens when something hits it, promising unprecedented protection while letting soldiers move freely, unrestricted by bulk and weight. Protection for ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Wearable thermal insulation materials for harsh environments always require a compromise during their design and manufacturing. On one hand they need to be mechanically tough to ...

Is Kevlar one of the architectural wonders of the future? In Ellen Kullman’s opinion, it’s a slam-dunk. The DuPont CEO -- the first woman to ever hold the job -- traveled to Bushy Park, South Carolina ...

Kevlar inventor Stephanie Kwolek dead at 90. Stephanie Kwolek, 83, shown in this June 20, 2007 file photo taken in Brandywine Hundred, Del., wears regular house gloves made with the Kevlar she ...

Researchers make battery from Kevlar material used in bulletproof vests. A lithium-ion battery, seen in this file photo, sits inside a smartphone sold as an Apple Inc. iPhone 4S in an arranged ...