MWNTs Coated with CuO Particles: A Novel Nano-catalyst for Solid Propellants
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DOI: 10.1007/s10904-019-01165-5
Abstract: MWNTs can expose surface area (> 700 m2 g−1) as well as high catalyzing ability; additionally they can act as carrier for energetic components. This study reports on coating MWNTs with copper particles throughout electroless plating. Hybrid Cu-MWNTs… read more here.
Keywords: coated cuo; solid propellants; particles novel; cuo mwnts ... See more keywords
Thermal decomposition behaviour and chemical kinetics of tungsten based electrically controlled solid propellants
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DOI: 10.1016/j.combustflame.2021.111752
Abstract: Abstract In recent times, there is a growing interest in the development of electrically controlled solid propellants (ECSPs) because they offer various advantages over conventional solid propellants. However, the fundamental understanding on the complex reaction… read more here.
Keywords: controlled solid; electrically controlled; solid propellants; thermal decomposition ... See more keywords
Alternative solid hydrocarbons as propellants for electrothermal plasma radio-frequency thrusters
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-21764-2
Abstract: Onboard propulsion is vital for extending the operational lifespan of CubeSat missions. Although electrothermal plasma thrusters are a promising low-power solution, their development has historically focused on gaseous propellants, leaving alternative options largely unexplored. This… read more here.
Keywords: electrothermal plasma; radio frequency; solid hydrocarbons; solid propellants ... See more keywords
Research progress in data-driven constitutive modeling of composite solid propellants
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DOI: 10.1063/5.0245764
Abstract: With the continuous advancement of technology, composite solid propellants play an increasingly widespread and crucial role in fields such as aerospace and military applications. Accurate constitutive modeling of these propellants is key to their research,… read more here.
Keywords: modeling composite; composite solid; data driven; research ... See more keywords
Investigation of catalytic efficiency of nanoparticles of alloys on thermal behavior of AP and AP-based solid propellants
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DOI: 10.1080/02726351.2025.2450433
Abstract: Abstract In this article, we present the catalytic proficiency of three different nano metal alloys Cu–Co, Cu–Fe, and Cu–Zn) on thermal behavior of powder ammonium perchlorate (AP) and composite solid propellants (CSPs) samples. A hydrazine… read more here.
Keywords: investigation catalytic; thermal behavior; catalytic efficiency; solid propellants ... See more keywords
Advances in PBT Binder and Its Application in Propellants
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DOI: 10.3390/polym17091151
Abstract: 3,3-Bis (azide methyl) oxy-butyl ring (BAMO)-tetrahydrofuran (THF) copolyethers (PBT) are some of the most promising energetic binders. In this paper, the methods of synthesis of PBT binders are reviewed, and the research progress in PBT… read more here.
Keywords: binder application; pbt binder; advances pbt; solid propellants ... See more keywords
Mesoscale Damage Evolution, Localization, and Failure in Solid Propellants Under Strain Rate and Temperature Effects
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DOI: 10.3390/polym17152093
Abstract: High-energy solid propellants are multiphase engineering materials, whose mechanical behavior is predominantly governed by the characteristics of embedded crystalline particles. While microstructural influences have been extensively examined, quantitative correlations between microstructure and macroscopic mechanical properties… read more here.
Keywords: temperature; strain rate; damage evolution; rate temperature ... See more keywords