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Synthesis and Properties of Star-Shaped Hydroxyl-Terminated Polybutadiene via RAFT Polymerization: A Model for a Binder Prepolymer [PDF]

ACS Omega
Wesley S. Farrell, Edward Gravois, Nicholas C. Molineaux, Anthony M. Clay   +3 more
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Traditional vs. Energetic and Perchlorate vs. “Green”: A Comparative Study of the Choice of Binders and Oxidising Agents [PDF]

Molecules, 2023
The aim of this article is to compare rocket propellants containing a traditional binder (hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene) and an energetic binder (glycidyl azide polymer), as well as a perchlorate oxidising agent and a “green” one, i.e., ammonium ...
Kinga Lysien, Sylwia Waśkiewicz, Agnieszka Stolarczyk, Anna Mielańczyk, Roman Zakusylo, Tomasz Jarosz   +5 more
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Burning Characteristics of Ammonium-Nitrate-Based Composite Propellants with a Hydroxyl-Terminated Polybutadiene/Polytetrahydrofuran Blend Binder [PDF]

International Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 2012
Ammonium-nitrate-(AN-) based composite propellants prepared with a hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene (HTPB)/polytetrahydrofuran (PTHF) blend binder have unique thermal decomposition characteristics.
Makoto Kohga, Tomoki Naya, Kayoko Okamoto   +2 more
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An Overview of the Technological Progress in Propellants Using Hydroxyl-Terminated Polybutadiene as Binder During 2002–2012

Journal of Aerospace Technology and Management, 2013
http://dx.doi.org/10.5028/jatm.v5i3.242 The purpose of this article is to present a study on the technological development of propellants, which are used in solid and hybrid rocket motor, that have been employing hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene (HTPB)
Gilson da Silva, Simone Carvalho Rufino, Koshun Iha   +2 more
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Effects of Gamma Irradiation on Solid Propellant Conventional and UV-Cured Binders [PDF]

Aerospace
Ionizing radiations are responsible for bond scission, radical formation, and oxidative degradation of polymer matrices. This study focuses on the effects of gamma irradiation on solid propellant binders, targeting a comprehensive chemical and mechanical
Stefania Carlotti, Rocco Carcione, Beatrice D’Orsi, Tommaso Lusetti, Alessandro Finazzi, Jessica Scifo, Ilaria Di Sarcina, Matteo Ferrari, Alessia Cemmi, Filippo Maggi   +9 more
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Comparative Assessment of Stabilised Polybutadiene Binder under Accelerated Ageing

Journal of Aerospace Technology and Management, 2016
Polybutadiene elastomers are versatile materials, being employed at several applications from rocket propellant binder to adhesives and sealants. The elastomers derived from hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene are usually stabilised with antioxidants to ...
Luiz Felipe Cannaval Sbegue, Luciene Dias Villar   +1 more
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Evolution of structural damage of solid composite propellants under slow heating and effect on combustion characteristics

Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 2023
Composite propellants are used to fabricate solid motors for space vehicles. The fundamental factor that affects motor safety is the structural damage in the propellant owing to slow heating in an abnormal storage or service environment.
Jianxin Nie, Jiahao Liang, Haijun Zhang, Yu Zou, Qingjie Jiao, Yingjun Li, Xueyong Guo, Shi Yan, Yanli Zhu   +8 more
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Melt Cast High Explosives [PDF]

Biuletyn Wojskowej Akademii Technicznej, 2014
[b]Abstract[/b]. This paper reviews the current state and future developments of melt-cast high explosives. First the compositions, properties and methods of preparation of trinitrotoluene based (TNT) conventional mixtures with aluminum, hexogen (RDX) or
Stanisław Cudziło, Waldemar A. Trzciński   +1 more
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Numerical Investigation on the Effect of Ammonium Perchlorate Content and Position on the Combustion Characteristics of an Ammonium Perchlorate/Hydroxyl-Terminated Polybutadiene Propellant

Aerospace, 2023
A gas–solid-coupled sandwich combustion model was established for ammonium perchlorate (AP)/hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene (HTPB) composite propellant.
Di Sun, Yongzhou Li, Peijin Liu, Bofeng Chen, Wei Fan   +4 more
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Ammonium Perchlorate and Ammonium Perchlorate- Hydroxyl Terminated Polybutadiene Simulated Combustion

Journal of Aerospace Technology and Management, 2012
The combustion simulation of ammonium perchlorate was carried out with the software Chemkin, in two steps: the burning behavior of pure ammonium perchlorate and the one of formulated ammonium perchlorate with hydroxyl terminated polybutadiene binder.
Rene Francisco Boschi Gonçalves, Koshun Iha, Francisco Bolivar Correto Machado, José Atílio Fritz Fidel Rocco   +3 more
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