Prototype helmet improves safety for cyclists
Researchers have developed a more protective bicycle helmet with an outer shell made from Elium, an energy absorbing thermoplastic resin reinforced with carbon fibre.
Developed by a team from NTU Singapore and partners Arkema, the helmet prototype is claimed to reduce the amount of energy transferred to a cyclist’s head in the event of an accident, lowering the chances of serious injury.
Elium was developed by Arkema and the NTU team – including research fellow Dr Bhudolia Somen Kumar, research associate Goram Gohel, and MSc student Elisetty Shanmuga – worked with the French company to develop a moulding process for the material.
“Our partnership with Arkema is driven by the desire to develop a new type of helmet that is stronger and safer for cyclists,” said researcher leader Associate Professor Leong Kah Fai from the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. “Helmets have been proven time and time again to play a critical role in reducing the severity of injuries and number of fatalities. Our prototype helmet has been subjected to a barrage of internationally benchmarked tests and has demonstrated the ability to provide greater protection for cyclists compared to conventional helmets.”
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