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Nanomaterials for Ballistic Protection

                Image retrieved from:  http://soldiersystems.net/2015/07/02/meet-epic-tyr... Ballistic protection has been still important research topic in the worldwide. By the help of developments in nanotechnology, today’s body armor protection systems are advanced properties compared to older ones. Ballistic system with nanomaterials not only will protect soldiers from bullets but also will offer medical help for injured soldiers through delivery of curatives directly into body, reducing the toxicity of biological and chemical weapons and also protect from extreme weather conditions. The replacement of metallic materials used in old armoured systems by ceramic materials may offer weight reduction, autonomy increase and higher level of protection. The main ceramic materials used commercially in the development of ballistic armors are Al 2 O 3 , B 4 C and SiC due to their low density, high compressive strength and high har...