Shear Thickening Fluids, Nano-Polymer Materials and their Application Methods for Textile Substrates

Abstract

Shear Thickening Fluid (STF) is a highly preferred phase change material that helps in absorbing high impact shock waves and provides excellent protective properties when used along with Kevlar fabric. nanomaterials also offer superior functionality helping in creating many useful, smart and innovative textile fabrics. This research work aims to analyze the synthesis steps, properties and application methods of nanomaterials made from different chemical synthesis methods. The effect of many technical factors and process control parameters is also laid out and found to be important contributors for creating unique fabric property. This analysis provides a guideline to effectively and efficiently use the nanomaterials in the right way and apply the functional nanomaterials using suitable technology for coating which can enrich the functional property of the substrate.