China’s Breakthrough in Nanofiber Armor

China's Breakthrough in Nanofiber Armor

Nanofiber Armor : In a landmark advancement in materials science, researchers at Peking University, led by Professor Jin Zhang, have developed a hybrid composite material combining single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) with heterocyclic aramid polymers. Published in the journal Matter (DOI: 10.1016/j.matt.2025.102496) in late 2024, this innovation addresses key limitations in traditional ballistic fabrics like Kevlar, … Read more