Country: Malaysia
Coconut
Shells/Husk
Biomaterials
bulletproof vest
Application
Description Researchers at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) have developed a bulletproof vest, dubbed Techno-Economic Hard Body Armour, using the skin layer of coconut sheath as a sustainable alternative to traditional Aramid fabric. This eco-friendly vest meets the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) level III ballistic standard, withstanding 7.62mm calibre bullets, and offers a 44% reduction in fabrication costs compared to Kevlar-based materials.
Pathway Description: Making a composite material using the skin layer of coconut sheath and epoxy, which is then used to create the bulletproof vest. Specifically, eight pieces of this material are used, with four pieces placed in the front and four in the back of the jacket
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Tags: Bulletproof Vest from coconut shealthEpoxy CompositeEco-Friendly Body armour
Biomaterials
bulletproof vest
Types of Feedstock
secondary agricultural residue
Chemical
Composite Fabrication
Mechanical
Composite Fabrication
Educational Institution
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)