Inspired by crocodile scales, Chinese armour tech said to deflect projectiles

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Chinese researchers have developed innovative body armour utilizing a design inspired by crocodile scales, aimed at improving ballistic protection at a lower cost. This new technology could potentially revolutionize lightweight military gear.

Chinese researchers say they have developed a crocodile-inspired ceramic body armour that can deflect projectiles and potentially offer a low-cost alternative for lightweight ballistic protection. The team – led by associate research fellow Zhaoxiu Jiang at Ningbo University – based their design on the asymmetric, overlapping scales of crocodile skin, which provide a protective barrier against predators and other crocs. Their research findings were published on March 25 in the peer-reviewed...