Chlorine-free aluminized high-energy solid rocket propellants: A review
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Abstract
Solid rocket propellants (SRP) traditionally use non-energetic hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene (HTPB) binders and chlorine-rich ammonium perchlorate (AP) oxidizers. This review explores aluminized compositions of energetic binders in synergy with chlorine-free oxidizers capable of enhancing specific impulse (Isp) beyond 240s while reducing pollution. Emphasis is on energetic polymers and plasticizers, classified by functional groups which contribute to ballistic performance. Among the discussed energetic moieties, poly(glycidyl azide) (GAP), an energetic polymer in tandem with hydrazinium nitroformate (HNF), is reported to achieve an Isp of 284.6s with 0% HCl emissions. Compatibility and synthetic approaches are also examined for high-energy propellant development.
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OpenAlex topics: Energetic Materials and Combustion · Rocket and propulsion systems research · Thermal and Kinetic Analysis
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Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DU)
High Energy Materials Research Laboratory
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