This book focuses on the combustion performance and application of innovative energetic materials for solid and hybrid space rocket propulsion. It provides a comprehensive overview of advanced technologies in the field of innovative energetic materials and combustion performance, introduces methods of modeling and diagnosing the aggregation/agglomeration of active energetic metal materials in solid propellants, and investigates the potential applications of innovative energetic materials in solid and hybrid propulsion. In addition, it also provides step-by-step solutions for sample problems to help readers gain a good understanding of combustion performance and potential applications of innovative energetic materials in space propulsion. This book serves as an excellent resource for researchers and engineers in the field of propellants, explosives, and pyrotechnics.

The 6th revised edition expands with new research developments, including new melt casts, reactive structure materials, a computational study on the detonation velocity of mixtures of solid explosives with non-explosive liquids, calculation of craters after explosions. This work is of interest to advanced students in chemistry, materials science and engineering, as well as to all those working in military and defense technology.

Provides an up-to-date account of innovative energetic materials and their potential applications in space propulsion and high explosives Most explosives and propellants currently use a small number of ingredients, such as TNT and nitrocellulose. In comparison to conventional materials, nano- and micro-scale energetic materials exhibit superior burning characteristics and much higher energy densities and explosive yields. Nano and Micro-scale Energetic Materials: Propellants and Explosives provides a timely overview of innovative nano-scale energetic materials (nEMs) and microscale energetic materials (μEMs) technology. Covering nEMs and μEMs ingredients as well as formulations, this comprehensive volume examines the preparation, characterization, ignition, combustion, and performance of energetic materials in various applications of propellants and explosives. Twenty-two chapters explore metal-based pyrotechnic nanocomposites, solid and hybrid rocket propulsion, solid fuels for in-space and power, the sensitivity and mechanical properties of explosives, new energetic materials, and more. Explores novel energetic materials and their potential for use in propellants and explosives Summarizes the most recent advances of leading research groups currently active in twelve countries Discusses how new environmentally friendly, high-combustion energetic materials can best be used in different applications Explains the fundamentals of energetic materials, including similarities and differences between composite propellants and explosives Nano and Micro-scale Energetic Materials: Propellants and Explosives is an important resource for materials scientists, explosives specialists, pyrotechnicians, environmental chemists, polymer chemists, physical chemists, aerospace physicians, and aerospace engineers working in both academia and industry.

This highly informative and carefully presented book discusses the preparation, processing, characterization and applications of different types of nanoenergetic materials, as well as the tailoring of their properties. It gives an overview of recent advances of outstanding classes of energetic materials applied in the fields of physics, chemistry, aerospace, defense, and materials science, among others. The content of this book is relevant to researchers in academia and industry professionals working on the development of advanced nanoenergetic materials and their applications.

In the field of materials science, traditional materials often fall short in meeting the demands of contemporary industries, where multifunctionality, enhanced performance, and adaptability are pivotal. This unmet need highlights a compelling problem—a gap in materials that can truly revolutionize various sectors. As industries strive for advancements, a new challenge emerges: the scarcity of materials capable of performing multiple functions efficiently across domains. This predicament forms the backdrop against which Innovations and Applications of Hybrid Nanomaterials offers a comprehensive exploration of hybrid nanomaterials poised to bridge this critical gap. Innovations and Applications of Hybrid Nanomaterials addresses the urgent need for materials that transcend conventional boundaries, providing heightened performance, efficiency, and adaptability across diverse industries. The book dissects the design and development principles behind hybrid nanocomposites, unraveling the latest fabrication techniques and advanced characterization methods. Each chapter explores the profound impact of these materials in specific technological applications, ranging from electronics and energy to aerospace, biomedical engineering, and environmental sensing. Delve into a compendium of state-of-the-art methodologies enabling researchers to engineer materials with unparalleled precision, recognizing the transformative potential of multifunctional materials and unveiling their advantages, challenges, and future trajectories.

This book features selected papers presented at the 2021 International Conference on Development and Application of Carbon Nanomaterials in Energetic Materials. It discusses the latest progress in the field of advance carbon nanomaterials in energetic materials; including the structural design, theoretical calculation, synthesis, properties, and applications of carbon materials. It also presents the new technology and applications of advanced carbon nanomaterials in energetic materials. It can be used as a reference book for researchers in energetic materials and related fields. It is also be useful for undergraduates and postgraduates studying these topics.

In the last decade, there has been an influx in the development of new technologies for deep space exploration. Countries all around the world are investing in resources to create advanced energetic materials and propulsion systems for their aerospace initiatives. Energetic Materials Research, Applications, and New Technologies is an essential reference source of the latest research in aerospace engineering and its application in space exploration. Featuring comprehensive coverage across a range of related topics, such as molecular dynamics, rocket engine models, propellants and explosives, and quantum chemistry calculations, this book is an ideal reference source for academicians, researchers, advanced-level students, and technology developers seeking innovative research in aerospace engineering.

Boron-Based Fuel-Rich Solid Rocket Propellant Technology is a professional book that systematically introduces the latest research progress for boron-based fuel-rich solid propellants. It covers surface modifications, coating and agglomerating techniques, granulation, and characterization of amorphous boron powders, and its application to fuel-rich solid rocket propellants. Technologies for controlling the processing methods and combustion performance of fuel-rich propellants are examined, and the book concludes with a summary of the research progress in boron-based fuel-rich solid propellants and a look forward to the foreseeable development trends of military applications.