Synergistic double-F strategy of P(VDF-HFP) and NH4CuF3 for enhanced reaction performance of aluminum-based energetic composites

In this work, NH 4 CuF 3 is utilized as the metal fluorine source and P(VDF-HFP) as the organic fluorine source to fabricate the Al-NH 4 CuF 3 @P(VDF-HFP) ternary energetic thin film via electrospinning technology. The continuous encapsulation of the components Al and NH 4 CuF 3 by P(VDF-HFP) endows the Al-NH 4 CuF 3 @P(VDF-HFP) composite with excellent hydrophobic properties and acid-alkali corrosion resistance, providing Al and NH 4 CuF 3 with anti-aging performance and stability in extreme environments. Additionally, the reaction performance of the Al-NH 4 CuF 3 @P(VDF-HFP) ternary reaction system is analyzed. The results indicate that the Al-NH 4 CuF 3 @P(VDF-HFP) ternary reaction system combines the performance advantages of both the Al-NH 4 CuF 3 and Al-P(VDF-HFP) binary reaction systems, namely low-temperature reaction and a high reaction rate. It is confirmed that the application of the double-F strategy can obtain an Al-NH 4 CuF 3 @P(VDF-HFP) combustion system with a high reaction rate, high ignition sensitivity, and high combustion efficiency. The combustion mechanism of composites is revealed by the analysis of gaseous and condensed products and performance analysis of reaction process. The aim of this study is to integrate the advantages of metal fluorine and organic fluorine to enhance the reaction properties of Al-based energetic composites.