Energetic materials have been widely investigated experimentally and theoretically for
decades, but there are still many unanswered questions concerning their thermal …

Aluminum hydride (AlH3) is a binary metal hydride with a mass hydrogen density of more
than 10% and bulk hydrogen density of 148 kg H 2/m 3. Pure aluminum hydride can easily …

This paper presents the status of developments worldwide regarding use of hybrid rocket
motors for space transportation. Historical roots are presented and reasons for revisiting …

In the current research work, the potential of lithium aluminum hydride (LiAlH4), as an
energetic fuel and efficient chlorine scavenger, for improving the performance and reducing …

In this paper, micro-spherical Al@ PDA@ RDX composites with fine interfacial control have
been fabricated by spray-drying technique, where poly-dopamine (PDA) is employed as a …

The hydrogenation of metal nanoparticles provides a pathway toward tuning their
combustion characteristics. Metal hydrides have been employed as solid-fuel additives for …

Abstract Aluminum hydride (alane, AlH 3) is a promising energetic material that can
significantly increase the specific impulse of propellants while lowering the combustion …

In the present work, an attempt has been made to unveil the effect of micro-and nano-
particles of copper oxide (µCuO and nCuO) on the thermal decomposition of composite solid …

Although the motivation of AlH 3 enhancing combustion were recognized in many research,
the promotion mechanism have been rarely explored. Herein, a previously unreported …

With the development of microspacecraft, the field of electrical micropropulsion is a rapidly
expanding discipline. New ideas are being explored constantly and a review of the current …