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Fall 2021
The outer shell of firefighter protective clothing is prepared from high performance polymer fibers such as Kevlar®, Nomex®, PBI, PBO and LCP. They are designed to withstand extreme temperatures and provide protection against service hazards to firefighters. However, these fabrics show continuous...
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Investigation of Support Fabrics for Graphene-Based End-of-Life Sensors for Fire Protective Garments
DownloadFall 2021
Fire-resistant fabrics used in protective clothing experience a reduction in performance because of ageing. Yet there are generally few visible clues before the loss in performance has reached a dangerous level. To solve this issue, a graphene-based end-of-life (EOL) sensor is being developed at...