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Nanofoam could lead to new Body Armor
 Could foam be the ideal body armor?The Armys research and development arm has funded a three-year research program at University of California, San Diego investigating nanofoam for protection -- the first foam armor endeavor ever, the college said. "Were developing nanofoams that help disperse the force of an impact over a wider area, explained UC San Diego professor of structural engineering Yu Qiao. "They will appear to be less rigid but will actually be more resistant than ordinary foams." Qiaos nanofoam may someday protect soldiers brains from blast trauma and prevent blast-induced lung injury. It may also be used to protect buildings from blasts. Posted by: GolfBravoUSMC 2013-04-03 |
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