New Material May Lead to Next-Gen Military Armor (IMAGE)

U.S. Army Research Laboratory

New Material May Lead to Next-Gen Military Armor

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A new lightweight plastic that is 14 times stronger and eight times lighter (less dense) than steel may lead to next-generation military armor.

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University of Buffalo

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