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Agilezorb achieves ultra-high levels of
energy absorption due to its large surface area.
Agilezorb reacts within microseconds,
smoothening and lowering IED blast pressure
Two types of Agilezorb versus four pound EPS
(equal weights of EPS and Agilezorb).
By combining the two types, Agilezorb can
outperform EPS for multiple impact applications.
Agilezorb Technology
Agilezorb consists of nanoporous particles suspended in a specially formulated liquid or gel. Pressure rapidly forces the liquid into normally empty nanopores, absorbing a tremendous amount of energy. 60% - 80% of the energy is dissipated as heat. Additional energy is dissipated by storing then releasing the energy through a gentle spring-like action.
Agilezorb achieves ultra-high performance because the entire surface area of the nanoporous particles helps absorb energy. Each gram of particles (a couple cubic centimeters) has 100-2,000 square meters of surface area - the equivalent of up to half of a football field.
Agilezorb's energy absorbing capabilities, while trivial on a single pore basis, become enormous when multiplied by ~1020 pores per gram of particles. One gram of particles can absorb between 10 and 70 Joules of energy. One ounce of Agilezorb (28.3 grams) can absorb the energy generated by a 200 pound person jumping off a 3 foot wall.
Agilezorb works on a near molecular scale. Due to the small size of the pores, Agilezorb reacts in 0.1-1 µsec, hundreds of time faster than standard foams and other energy absorbing materials. The reaction time is critical for blast mitigation. Conventional materials, which rely on mechanical properties for energy absorption (e.g., the buckling of cells) can require milliseconds to react, allowing the blast energy to pass directly into the body.
Agilezorb works over a wide temperature range (-70°C to +80°C storage, -40°C to +80°C operational).
Agilezorb offers new dimensions in product performance. For example, by mixing two or more types of particles, Agilezorb provides true variable rate damping - comfort during normal use but strong protection on impact.
Agilezorb's energy absorbing characteristics can be tailored for each application by:
Changing the nanoporous particles, the quantity and mixture of particles, and the pore size.
Altering the chemical treatment and treatment time.
Changing the composition of the suspension liquid.