Highly energetic compositions based on functionalized carbon nanomaterials

QL Yan, M Gozin, FQ Zhao, A Cohen, SP Pang - Nanoscale, 2016 - pubs.rsc.org
In recent years, research in the field of carbon nanomaterials (CNMs), such as fullerenes,
expanded graphite (EG), carbon nanotubes (CNTs), graphene, and graphene oxide (GO) …

Effect of metal nanopowders on the performance of solid rocket propellants: A review

W Pang, Y Li, LT DeLuca, D Liang, Z Qin, X Liu, H Xu… - Nanomaterials, 2021 - mdpi.com
The effects of different types of nano-sized metal particles, such as aluminum (nAl),
zirconium (nZr), titanium (nTi), and nickel (nNi), on the properties of a variety of solid rocket …

Surface tension of nanofluid-type fuels containing suspended nanomaterials

S Tanvir, L Qiao - Nanoscale research letters, 2012 - Springer
The surface tension of ethanol and n-decane based nanofluid fuels containing suspended
aluminum (Al), aluminum oxide (Al 2 O 3), and boron (B) nanoparticles as well as …

Combustion of nanofluid fuels with the addition of boron and iron particles at dilute and dense concentrations

Y Gan, YS Lim, L Qiao - Combustion and Flame, 2012 - Elsevier
The combustion characteristics of nanofluid fuels containing additions of boron and iron
particles were investigated. The effects of particle materials, loading rate, and type of base …

Oxidation kinetics and combustion of boron particles with modified surface

KL Chintersingh, M Schoenitz, EL Dreizin - Combustion and Flame, 2016 - Elsevier
This work is aimed to modify a commercial 95% pure boron powder to improve its ignition.
The powder is processed using acetonitrile to dissolve the oxidized and hydrated surface …

Boron for liquid fuel Engines-A review on synthesis, dispersion stability in liquid fuel, and combustion aspects

PK Ojha, S Karmakar - Progress in Aerospace Sciences, 2018 - Elsevier
Energetic metal or metalloid particles are considered to be potential secondary energy
source for energy generation and propulsion. This is mainly due to their higher gravimetric …

Ignition and combustion characteristics of boron-based nanofluid fuel

W Ao, Z Fan, Y Gao, Y Wang, P Liu, LKB Li - Combustion and Flame, 2023 - Elsevier
With its high gravimetric and volumetric heat value, boron-based nanofluid fuel is potentially
well suited for future high-energy propulsion systems. In this experimental study, we …

Mechanochemically prepared reactive and energetic materials: a review

EL Dreizin, M Schoenitz - Journal of Materials Science, 2017 - Springer
Reactive and energetic materials are typically metastable and are expected to transform into
thermodynamically favorable reaction products with substantial energy release. Preparation …

Laser-ablative aqueous synthesis and characterization of elemental boron nanoparticles for biomedical applications

AI Pastukhov, IB Belyaev, JC Bulmahn, IV Zelepukin… - Scientific Reports, 2022 - nature.com
Boron-based nano-formulations look very promising for biomedical applications, including
photo-and boron neutron capture therapies, but the fabrication of non-toxic water-dispersible …

Ignition and heterogeneous combustion of aluminum boride and boron–aluminum blend

D Liang, R Xiao, J Liu, Y Wang - Aerospace Science and Technology, 2019 - Elsevier
Adding other metals is an efficient method of breaking through the energy release efficiency
limitation of boron-based fuels. A laser ignition testing system was used for investigating the …