First responders and military personnel require protection against multiple hazards. However, the structure of conventional materials only provides protection against a single threat. By combining a porous network with aligned fibers, this work demonstrates a multifunctional material with a high insulation and high ballistic resistance. Overcoming the limitations of conventional materials, this approach enables simultaneous thermal insulation and mechanical protection, serving as an ideal material platform for the design of high-performance protective equipment for aerospace and warfare applications.
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