Perfluoroalkyl-Functionalized HTPB Improves the Mechanical and Combustion Performance of Boron/HTPB Composites as Solid Fuel

AM Robinson, D Ka, X Zheng, Y Xia - ACS Applied Polymer …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Solid composites comprising boron (B) and hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene (HTPB) are
attractive potential fuels for air-breathing propulsion systems. However, a notable challenge …

A study on the ignition and combustion properties of kerosene-based nanofluid fuels containing n-Al/graphene

Z Zhao, Y Jiang, S Li, P Liu, P Ren, W Ao - Fuel, 2025 - Elsevier
Nanofluid fuels, which can significantly enhance energy density and combustion efficiency,
are still challenging to optimize due to the limited energy release and high agglomeration …

Quantitative determination of multi-field energy for Al/PTFE deflagration under loose shielding charge

Y Han, H Li, E Tang, R Wang, C Chen, M Chang… - The European Physical …, 2024 - Springer
The deflagration process of energetic materials is accompanied by the rapid release of
chemical energy, and the internal energy of the energetic system is instantaneously …

[HTML][HTML] 3D Printed hybrid rocket fuels with μAl core-shell particles coated with polyvinylidene fluoride and polydopamine: enhanced combustion characteristics

Q Chen, X Fu, W Yang, S Chen, Z Guo, R Hu… - Defence …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract 3D printing technology enhances the combustion characteristics of hybrid rocket
fuels by enabling complex geometries. However, improvements in regression rate and …

[HTML][HTML] Combustion of HTPB-based solid fuels containing Viton-coated Boron for hybrid rocket applications

SN Mahottamananda, Y Pal, N Yadav, D Trache… - FirePhysChem, 2024 - Elsevier
The performance of hybrid rocket propulsion systems can be significantly enhanced by
incorporating metal additives in solid fuels. This study investigates the ignition, combustion …

[HTML][HTML] Demonstration of dual-thrust capability in hybrid rockets using multi-layered tubular fuel grains

M Dinesh, S Sonage, K Nagendra - FirePhysChem, 2024 - Elsevier
This study demonstrates the thrust modulation capabilities of a hybrid rocket motor
employing a Multi-Layered Tubular (MLT) fuel grain. The MLT configuration involves …

[HTML][HTML] Analysis of carbon nano particle variant as the propellant fuel to increase specific impulses of rockets

RDA Navalino, NRS Muda, MAE Hafizah… - …, 2024 - f1000research.com
Background This study compares propellant fuels' specific thrust and impulse parameters
using nanocarbon variant fuels from coconut shells and coal. Specific impulses and …