Ultralight armor material made of tiny carbon struts outperforms Kevlar

A light weight and slim form are two very desirable attributes when it comes to next-gen armor materials, and we're seeing scientists make impressive gains in this area, inspired by everything from sea snails, to animal scales, to finely tuned foams. The latest example comes from material scientists at MIT, who have used advanced nanoscale engineering to craft a new armor material they say outperforms Kevlar and steel.Continue ReadingCategory: Materials, ScienceTags: Armor, Kevlar, MIT, Nanoscale