When it comes to "cushioning and shock-absorbing materials", D3O is undoubtedly a well-known name. D3O, as a non Newtonian fluid, has gained widespread recognition in the market for its unique performance of "softening when soft and hardening when hard" and excellent impact resistance. However, with the increasing maturity of ACF material technology, the leading position of D3O material is facing certain challenges.

ACF, unlike D3O, is not a non Newtonian fluid but a solid-state biomimetic energy absorbing material. Its birth originated from in-depth research and imitation of human joint cartilage. During the transition from liquid to solid, ACF achieves excellent energy absorption performance by precisely controlling and designing its micro nano structure, making it infinitely close to the structure of human articular cartilage.

In addition to differences in technical principles, ACF and D3O also have certain differences in material properties, application areas, and price costs. Next, we will reveal the differences between ACF and D3O.

01 Material properties

D3O material is composed of polymer materials and liquid matrix, and is prepared through special processing techniques. Under normal conditions, it maintains softness and elasticity, but when subjected to severe impact or compression, molecules lock together, quickly tighten and harden, forming a protective layer that absorbs impact energy. After the external force disappears, the material will return to its initial relaxed and soft elastic state.

ACF material is an innovative biomimetic energy absorbing material, based on the principles of bionics and combined with knowledge from multiple disciplines such as mechanics, chemistry, and mathematics, developed through extensive experimentation. ACF can absorb up to 97.1% of the impact force and instantly convert the impact energy into heat energy, providing maximum protection for the human body and valuable items from harm.

In terms of energy absorption performance, ACF material has more advantages, and the protective gear made of it performs better in data after testing.

In addition, ACF material also has the characteristics of environmental protection, lightweight, and high performance, suitable for various density and hardness requirements, and can be adjusted according to environmental scenarios.

02 Application Fields

D3O material has been widely used in sports protection, mobile phone protection, military protection and other fields due to its excellent cushioning performance. However, the application fields of ACF materials are more extensive. It is not only used in the production of traditional shock absorption products such as protective gear, shock pads, and shock pads, but has also successfully expanded to fields such as fragile object protection, valuable electronic product protection, home appliance vibration reduction, industrial equipment vibration isolation, and rail transit. The diversified application of ACF materials provides efficient impact resistance and vibration reduction solutions for more fields.

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03 Price and Cost

D3O material is relatively expensive due to its excellent performance and brand influence. There are no sales points in China, so it is necessary to purchase through international channels, which is costly and has issues with quality and transportation. In contrast, ACF material, as a "domestic D3O", has more advantages in quality and price, and is suitable as a substitute for D3O material. ACF cushioning and shock-absorbing materials have demonstrated significant advantages in the field of materials science due to their unique biomimetic design, excellent material properties, diverse application areas, and high cost-effectiveness. It is not only a strong competitor to D3O, but also a promising option in the field of cushioning and shock absorption materials.