Viscose and polypropylene fiber-based needlepunched nonwoven fabric mat reinforced epoxy composites with varying mass per unit area (200, 400 and 600 g/m2) and varying fabric Garlic Presses mat weight percentage (20, 30, and 40 wt.%) were fabricated.The manufactured composites were characterized for physical (density, void content), mechanical (imp
Graphene-based materials are elective materials for a number of technologies due to their unique properties.Also, semiconductor nanocrystals have been extensively explored due to their size-dependent properties that make them useful for several applications.By coupling both types of materials, new applications are envisaged that explore the synergi
The response of biological phantoms against high velocity impact is actively sought for applications in defense, space, soft robotics and sensing.Towards this end, we study the ballistic response of silicone based skin simulant against fragment impact.Using a pneumatic gas gun setup, six chisel-nosed and three regular shaped (sphere, cylinder, and