Mechanochemistry is a promising alternative to solution-based protocols across the
chemical sciences, enabling different types of chemistries in solvent-free and …

Metal particles are attractive candidate fuels for various propulsion and energy-conversion
applications, primarily due to their high energy densities. Micron-sized particles present …

One of the challenges in the use of energetic nanoparticles within a polymer matrix for
propellant applications is obtaining high particle loading (high energy density) while …

The current trend in nanoparticle (NP) synthesis consists in addressing a multi-objective
optimization, whose targets are maximization of product yield together with minimization of …

The discovery of new carbon materials and the reactive activation of CaC2 are challenging
subjects. In this study, a series of alkynyl carbon materials (ACMs) were synthesized by the …

Cupric oxide (CuO) has emerged as a versatile and compelling material in different fields of
science and technology due to its unique synthesis methods, remarkable properties, and …

A low-energy, magnetically-driven milling technique for the synthesis of silver nanoparticles
is proposed, where the grinding medium and the metal precursor consisting of silver …

In the quest of novel, eco-benign copper corrosion inhibitors, free base and a set of six metal
Phthalocyanine (Pc) coatings (where metal is Zn, Cu, Fe, Co, Ni, Mn) are systematically …

Aluminum can enhance heat release of energetic composite in theory. However, the
commonly used micron aluminum powder has several short comings like incomplete …

The performance of new nano zero-valent iron (nZVI) particles produced by a promising new
milling method in organic solvent was examined. The basic feature of the new process …