British scientists have developed a liquid armor that is better than Kevlar. The material reacts to impact -- its molecules lock together to create a denser, as in bulletproof, surface.
Liquid armor absorbs bullet strike force and becomes thicker and more sticky, like custard. When layered with Kevlar, liquid armor increases protection. It is lighter, stronger and more flexible than Kevlar alone.
See a recent test video on the BBC report site.
Implications - This scientifically enhanced bulletproof vests are just one more way that science is making the world a safer place. The lighter element ensures smooth movement from officers armed with this level of protection that will enable them to meet the physical requirements of chasing crime while keeping protected against its dangers.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Liquid Armor
- The development of a liquid armor that reacts to impact and becomes denser offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the field of personal protective equipment.
- Enhanced Bulletproof Vests
- The advancements in bulletproof vests, such as the incorporation of liquid armor with Kevlar, present disruptive innovation opportunities in the law enforcement and military industries.
- Lighter and Stronger Materials
- The discovery of materials lighter, stronger, and more flexible than Kevlar opens up disruptive innovation opportunities across various industries, including aerospace, construction, and sports equipment.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Personal Protective Equipment
- The development of liquid armor and enhanced bulletproof vests create disruptive innovation opportunities in the personal protective equipment industry.
- Law Enforcement and Military
- The advancements in bulletproof vests, particularly with the inclusion of liquid armor, offer disruptive innovation opportunities in the law enforcement and military sectors.
- Aerospace, Construction, and Sports Equipment
- The discovery of lighter, stronger, and more flexible materials than Kevlar presents disruptive innovation opportunities in industries such as aerospace, construction, and sports equipment manufacturing.
