Journal of Energetic Materials
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2022
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IF 2.421
Dongyu Hao,Yinghui Hu,Fang Wang,Debin Xia,Dakang Wang,Ruiqing Fan,Yulin Yang,Kaifeng Lin
In this work, a novel Al2O3-free core-shell structured nAl@aluminum-perfluorooctanoate (F-x) nanocomposite has been prepared via a self-assembly approach. The Al2O3 shell was first removed by hydrofluoric acid (HF) solution, and then the perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) was coated on the surface of nAl by a self-assemble reaction. The thickness of the obtained F-x layer can be easily tuned by using different amount of PFOA based on the chemical interaction between nAl and PFOA molecules. The obtained nAl@F-x nanocomposite showed an enhanced exothermic and combustion performance due to the synergetic effect between F-x and nAl and the mesoporous structure in situ formed during the combustion process. This work demonstrated that nAl@F-x nanocomposite prepared by PFOA coating on nAl could effectively solve the detrimental effect of in situ formed Al2O3, thus enhancing the combustion and thermal reaction performances, which showed great potential to be applied in solid rocket propellant.
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Materials Research Express
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2021
·Vol. 8
·期 3
·035507
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IF 1.62
Shi Li,Tao Guo,Miao Yao,Wen Ding,Jialin Chen,Jiaxing Song,Sheng Zhang,Rui Zhu
To study the effect of the addition of potassium perchlorate (KClO4) on the performance of nano thermites, Al/Bi2O3 nano thermites with different mass fraction (wt%) of KClO4 was made by ultrasonic dispersion method. Then, all samples were tested by SEM, DSC and rapid excitation ignition. DSC results showed Al/Bi2O3/10 wt%KClO4 had the highest heat release. Compared with Al/Bi2O3, the heat release increased by 28.32%. The results of activation energy calculations showed Al/Bi2O3/30 wt%KClO4 had the lowest activation energy (Ea). Its activation energy was reduced by 30%, mere about 149.17 KJ mol−1. Finally, it can be seen from the combustion situation that the addition of KClO4 reduced the intensity of burning. This work found a way to increase the heat release or reduce the activation energy of nano thermites by controlling the amount of KClO4 added.
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THERMOCHIMICA ACTA
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2024
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Hailong Zhou,Jiuyu Chen,Yunlan Sun,Naiqiang Huang,Jiang Liu,Xuan Jiang,Baozhong Zhu
Boron (B) powder has been considered a promising high-energy material due to its high calorific value. Nevertheless, the low combustion efficiency and the difficulty in ignition restrict its application. To solve the problems, in this study, an energetic metal-organic framework (EMOF) was used as a modifier for the nano-sized B powder, and its effect on the ignition and burning performance of B powder was examined. EMOF can significantly increase the heat release of B powder and lower its initial oxidation temperature. The best improvement is achieved with 10% EMOF contents in air, while the highest heat release is obtained with 25% EMOF contents in pure oxygen. Furthermore, EMOF can also reduce the ignition delay of B powder, enhance the flame intensity, and increase the flame propagation rate. This study offers new perspectives on modifying B powder with incorporating EMOF to develop multifunctional energetic particles with improved ignition and combustion characteristics.
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JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
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2025
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Yang Zhan-jun,Liu Hao,Das Oisik,Wang Xiao-qian,Li Mi,Han Zhong-xuan,Jiang Lin,Rotaru Andrei
This study contributes to advancing research in aluminium alloys employed as fuels for thermites (pyrotechnic compositions formed of metal and metal oxide powders). Aluminium alloys possess certain potential in regulating energy release and enhancing combustion efficiency; in order to explore better formulations for the aluminium alloy fuel thermite, PVDF-coated Al–Si samples with different proportions were prepared here by using the electrostatic spraying method. In this study, we are primarily addressing the energy release limitation problems which are imposed by the oxide layer formation during the combustion of aluminium–silicon alloy powders in air and explore the optimal formulation of aluminium–silicon fuel combined with fluoropolymer oxidants. Leveraging advanced electrostatic spraying technology, various PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride)-coated Al–Si samples (Al–Si@PVDF) were successfully synthesized. Morphological characterization confirmed the complete encapsulation of Al–Si alloy powders by PVDF, yielding spherical core–shell structures with uniform elemental distribution and favourable microstructural characteristics. Further, by thermal analysis and calorimetry investigation, a two-stage reaction between Al–Si and PVDF was unveiled: an initial PVDF decomposition phase followed by an ignition reaction phase. To comprehensively evaluate the combustion performance of samples with varying proportions, high-speed and infrared cameras were employed for precise observations, enabling a deep dive into the combustion parameters and their disparities under two distinct spatial conditions. Through these combustion performance experiments and post-combustion product analysis, we deduced the micro-combustion process mechanism of Al–Si@PVDF. This works not only that it provides a scientific basis for optimizing the formulation of aluminium–silicon fuels and fluoropolymer oxidants, but also holds positive implications for advancing research and development in aluminium alloy-based metastable intermolecular composites. Last but not least, besides the high combustion rates, low ignition temperatures, stable combustion, and strong exothermic performance were obtained for these thermite composite materials.
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JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
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2022
·Vol. 139
·期 21
·52209
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IF 3.057
Yong Guo,Zhongwei Chen,Yuan Yu,Tingting Chen,Qingwu Zhang,Changxin Li,Juncheng Jiang
A new-type flame retardant DEZ of bi-DOPO compound containing bi-hydroxy and two amino groups, was synthesized from terephthalonitrile, hydroxylamine hydrochloride, and 9,10-dihydro-9-oxa-10-phosphaphenanthrene-10-oxide, and used with curing agent 4,4′-diamino-diphenylmethane to prepare flame retard epoxy resin (EP) composites. 1 H and 31 P nuclear magnetic resonance spectra and Fourier transform infrared spectra have determined the chemical structure of DEZ. The properties of cured EP composites were explicitly evaluated by differential scanning calorimeter, thermogravimetric analysis, the limiting oxygen index (LOI), vertical burning (UL-94) test, cone calorimetry test, and flexural test. The 1 wt% addition of DEZ could improve the EP composites by almost 14.4% of flexural strength and 29.6% of flexural modulus, respectively. The LOI of EP composites with 5 wt% of DEZ was 29.7% and EP composites reached a V-0 rating in the UL-94 test, as well as total heat release was decreased by 11.2%. All EP modified by DEZ exhibited a blow-out effect in the combustion process, which was due to the release of pyrolysis gases and incombustible gases containing phosphorus radicals and nitrogen compounds.
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FUEL
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2021
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IF 6.609
Yakun Liu,Chengxiang Shi,Lun Pan,Xiangwen Zhang,Ji-Jun Zou
With the rapid development of aerospace industry, it is significantly necessary to develop advanced rocket fuels with high density, high specific impulse and good combustion performance. In this work, we report the synthesis of cyclopropanated pinanes through cyclopropanation of pinene. The reaction conditions including reaction time, solvent type, halohydrocarbon and molar ratio of zinc carbenoid to pinene were optimized. The basic physical properties of fuel, including density, kinematic viscosity, freezing point, calorific value, and combustion performance were tested, and the specific impulses of cyclopropanated pinanes were also calculated. Importantly, the cyclopropanated α- and β-pinane possess high density of 0.90 and 0.91 g/mL, specific impulse of 330.58 and 330.39 s, which results in higher volumetric specific impulse than reported rocket fuels. They also show good low-temperature performance and better ignition and combustion performance than JP-10. These excellent performances indicate that the cyclopropanated α- and β-pinane have great application prospect as high-energy rocket fuel.
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COMBUSTION AND FLAME
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2023
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Longfei Yun,Yanan Wang,Baozhong Zhu,Yunlan Sun
Aluminum (Al) powder is easy to agglomerate in the combustion process , thereby inhibiting its continuous combustion, which results in the reduction of combustion intensity and combustion efficiency directly. Polyacrylamide (PAM), as a high molecular weight polymer , has the potentiality to react with Al via many aromatic compounds produced from its cracking. In this study, a solvent/non-solvent method was used to successfully coat micron-sized Al particles with PAM to form the PAM@μAl, aiming to improve their ignition and combustion properties . The results show that PAM and μAl interact in the PAM@μAl samples, and PAM inhibits the generation of oxide layer on the Al surface during the combustion process, while the presence of Al affects the thermal behavior of PAM. The combustion process of the PAM@μAl samples includes three stages: explosive combustion, transitional combustion, and stable combustion. Compared with the monolithic Al, the PAM@μAl samples have a shorter ignition delay and greater combustion intensity, and the oxide shell on the surface of Al particles is more easily broken, which is beneficial to the internal molten Al overflow. In addition, PAM can effectively inhibit the agglomeration behavior between Al particles during the combustion process. In particular, the best ignition and combustion performance of the PAM@μAl samples appears when the mass percentage of PAM is 7 wt.%.
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THERMOCHIMICA ACTA
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2023
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IF 3.5
Lijuan Yan,Baozhong Zhu,Xiaohan Yan,Wenhua Wang,Jiuyu Chen,Jun Liu,Yunlan Sun
Boron (B) is an ideal fuel due to its high mass and volumetric calorific values. However, its high ignition temperature and poor combustion efficiency affect its wide use in propellants. Nickel oxide (NiO) has been found to possess strong catalytic activity as a metal oxide in a transition state. In this study, composites of three different particle sizes of B particles and various concentrations of NiO were prepared. Thermal analysis, combustion process, and combustion mechanisms were investigated. Modifying B with NiO can decrease the initial oxidation temperature and ignition temperature. The flame temperature and combustion efficiency are increased after B powder is modified by NiO. The mechanism of the combustion reaction was further investigated to gain a deeper understanding of the NiO-catalyzed B oxidation process.
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FUEL
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2024
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Shuai Ma,Hongyu Huang,Haoming Zou,Xijuan Lv,Shuai Zhao,Ting Zhang,Qinghai Shu
The study focuses on resolving moisture-induced oxidative deactivation and Mg/PTFE interfacial bonding challenges in reactive materials by utilizing polydopamine (PDA) to bridge magnesium (Mg) and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). Initially, a 5 % PDA content was set based on FIB-SEM and specific surface area results, yielding a surface area of 18.2794 m 2 /g for Mg@5%PDA. The contact angle reached 76.91°, a 19.62° increase over raw Mg, signifying improved hydrophobicity. Subsequently, analysis of the thermal and combustion behavior of Mg@PTFE indicated continuous improvement with increasing PTFE content, reaching an inflection point at 8 % PTFE. The DSC peak temperature of Mg@PTFE increased with higher PTFE content, indicating enhanced stability. However, the DSC heat release reaches its maximum of 5806 J/g at 8 % PTFE. Meanwhile, ignition delay minimized to 117 ms at 8 % PTFE, a 53.01 % reduction compared to 4 % PTFE. Additionally, the contact angle of Mg@8%PTFE was 96.12°, a 38.83° rise from raw Mg, further improving hydrophobicity. Finally, optimal PTFE content was determined to be 8 %. Hence, the Mg@5%PDA@8%PTFE dual-core shell structure was successfully fabricated, with hydrophobicity tests showing a contact angle of 108.54°, a significant 51.25°increase over raw Mg, demonstrating exceptional hydrophobicity.
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Scientific Reports
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2024
·Vol. 14
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IF 3.8
Lu Jiaxin,Chen Chong,Zhang Bobo,Niu Kang,Xiao Fei,Liang Taixin
Boric acid and other impurities on the surface of boron (B) particles can interact with hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene (HTPB), weakening the mechanical properties and energy release efficiency of boron-based solid rocket propellants. SA@B composite particles were created by coating stearic acid (SA) on the surface of B particles through solvent evaporation-induced self-assembly. The study investigated the impact of SA coating on the combustion performance of B particles and the mechanical properties of HTPB matrix composites. The results showed that the SA coating enhanced the oxidation efficiency of B particles in air. The combustion heat of SA@B composite particles is 30.29 MJ/g, about 50% higher than that of B particles. During the combustion of SA@B composite particles, fewer molten solid particles surround the flame, which enhances the stability of the combustion process of the B particles. Furthermore, the SA coating effectively enhanced the dispersion of B particles in HTPB. At a stretching speed of 100 mm/min, the tensile strength of the SA@B/HTPB composite materials is higher than that of the B/HTPB composite materials. Moreover, when the mass loading of the SA@B composite particles reaches 50 wt%, the tensile strength of SA@B/HTPB composite materials is 2.46 MPa. Activating the surface of boron particles with SA can significantly improve their compatibility with HTPB, which is crucial for the stable storage of boron-based solid rocket propellants.
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KOREAN JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
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2025
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Liu Yang,Liang Kaili,Zhang Keqin,Du Bowen,Hu Lishuang,Yuan Zhilei,Zhang Jianren,Lu Yuewen,Yu Qi,Lv Zhixing
The output energy properties of the AP/Ti, Cl-20/Ti, HMX/Ti, and DAP-4/Ti mixtures were compared using an oxygen bomb calorimeter. The thermal decomposition processes of the above four kinds of mixed energetic materials were studied with a differential scanning calorimeter (DSC), and the apparent activation energies of the mixed materials were calculated using the Kissinger equation. The combustion flames of the four energetic materials were captured through high-speed photography, and the combustion properties of the mixed energetic materials with titanium powders were analyzed. The results indicate that the combustion heat value of DAP-4/Ti mixed energetic materials is up to 10,133 J·g −1 , significantly higher than the 8613 J·g −1 of the Cl-20/Ti mixture and the 9720 J·g −1 of the HMX/Ti mixture. The combustion process of the DAP-4/Ti mixture only takes 145 ms. The heat release, burning rate, and flame strength of the DAP-4/Ti mixture are better than those of other mixed energetic materials. The calculated apparent activation energy of DAP-4/Ti mixture is 150.4 kJ·mol −1 , which is 55 kJ·mol −1 lower than that of DAP-4. The apparent activation energies of Cl-20/Ti and HMX/Ti are 173.6 kJ·mol −1 and 317.2 kJ·mol −1 , respectively. These findings demonstrate that DAP-4/Ti mixed energetic materials exhibit good energy characteristics and combustion performance.
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2025
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Xiandie Zhang,Zhijie Fan,Heng Xu,Haozhe Li,Chongqing Deng,Xueqin Yang,Xiang Zhou,Xiaode Guo
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.
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