Energetic Polymers

Binders and Plasticizers for Enhancing Performance
1. Auflage 2012
ISBN: 978-3-527-33155-0
Verlag: Wiley VCH Verlag GmbH

Buch, Englisch, 218 Seiten, Format (B × H): 177 mm x 251 mm, Gewicht: 608 g

This up-to-date overview provides the latest information on the performance, sensitivity, strength and processability aspects of propellants and explosive formulations, with the nature of polymer binder/plasticizer as the variable factor. Apart from applications, this monograph explores the principles behind energetic polymers, while discussing the synthetic routes and energetic characteristics of individual family of energetic polymers. Furthermore, a number of case studies illustrate the role of energetic polyerms on enhancing the performance of formulations as compared to their inert counterparts. The emphasis is on safety throughout, with practical guidance on how to safely handle and formulate energetic polymer based formulations. With the advent of a new generation of energetic polymers, this book is relevant to industry and defense organizations as well as for academic research.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Ang, How-Ghee

Pisharath, Sreekumar

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Brennstoffe, Kraftstoffe, Explosivstoffe
• Naturwissenschaften Chemie Physikalische Chemie Thermochemie, Chemische Thermodynamik
• Naturwissenschaften Chemie Organische Chemie Polymerchemie
• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Technologie der Kunststoffe und Polymere

Inhaltsverzeichnis

POLYMERS AS BINDERS AND PLASTICIZERS - HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE
Nitrocellulose
Polyslfides
Polybutadienes (PBAA, PBAN, and CTPB)
Polyurethanes
Hydroxy Terminated Polybutadiene
Explosive Binders
Thermoplastic Elastomers
Energetic Polymers (Other Than NC) as Binders
Energetic Polymer Plasticizers

HIGH NITROGEN CONTENT POLYMERS
Introduction
Preparation of Energetic Azido Polymers
Physical Properties of Azido Polymers
Curing of Azido Polymers
Curing of Azido Polymers by Dipolarophiles
Thermal Decomposition Characteristics of Azido Polymers
Combustion of Azido Polymers
Thermal Decomposition and Combustion of Energetic Formulations with Azido Polymers
Performance of Azido Polymer-Based Propellants
Azido Polymers as Explosive Binders
Tetrazole Polymers and Their Salts
N-N Bonded Epoxy Binders

NITRO POLYMERS AS ENERGETIC BINDERS
Introduction
Preparation of Nitropolymers
Thermal Decomposition Behavior of Nitropolymers
Combustion of Nitrate Ester Polymers and Propellants
Nitropolymer-Based Explosive Compositions

ENERGETIC THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS
Introduction
Preparation of Energetic Thermoplastic Elastomers
Thermal Decomposition and Combustion of ETPEs
Performance of ETPE Based Propellant Formulations
Melt-Cast Explosives Based on ETPEs
ETPE Based Polymer Nanocomposites

FLUOROPOLYMERS AS BINDERS
Introduction
Poly(tetrafluoroethylene) (PTFE)
Copolymers of Tetrafluoroethylene
Energetic Polymers Containing Fluorine
Miscellaneous Energetic Fluoropolymers
PBX Formulations with Fluoropolymers

ENERGETIC PLASTICIZERS FOR HIGHER PERFORMANCE
Introduction
Energetic Plasticizers Based on Azido Compounds
Performance of Propellant Formulations Containing Azido Plasticizers
Nitrate Ester Plasticizers
Nitrate Ester Oligomers as Energetic Plasticizers
Miscellaneous Plasticizers Based on Nitro-Groups

APPLICATION OF COMPUTATIONAL TECHNIQUES TO ENERGETIC POLYMERS AND ITS FORMULATIONS
Introduction
Overview of Computational Techniques
Application of Computational Modeling Techniques to Energetic Polymer Formulations
Future Outlook

Über Autor(innen)

Ang, How-Ghee
Professor How-Ghee Ang presently holds the following positions: Director of the Energetics Research Institute (EnRI), Adjunct Scientific Advisor (DSTA), Special Advisor (DSO National Laboratories), Research Professor (NTU), Emeritus Professor (NUS), and a consultant to ATREC Pte Ltd., serving as Chairman of its Advisory International Panel. He received his BSc Hons. (Class 1, 1961) and MSc (1962) both from the University of Malaya, his PhD (1965) from Monash University, his PhD and MA (both in 1967) from Cambridge University, and was awarded his DSc in 1985 from the National University of Singapore His research interests lie in the areas of fluorine, phosphorus, organometallic and cluster chemistry with special emphasis on synthesis, reactivity and structural studies. In his capacity as advisor to both DSTA and DSO Nat. Lab., Professor Ang plays a key role in strategizing and building up capabilities on chemical defence and energetic materials in Singapore. He is Fellow of many professional bodies and serves on the editorial advisory board of several journals including the Journal of Propellants, Explosives, Pyrotechnics, the Central European Journal of Energetic Materials and the Chinese Journal of Energetic Materials.

Pisharath, Sreekumar
Dr. Sreekumar Pisharath is a senior research fellow at the Energetics Research Institute (EnRI) at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. He was awarded his PhD in materials science and engineering from NTU, Singarpore, in 2005. Since then he has been associated with Energetics Research Institute (EnRI). His research interests are in the areas of synthesis and characterization of energetic polymers, thermal analysis of energetic material composites, deformation and fracture behavior and microscopy of composite materials.

How Ghee Ang is the founding director of the Energetics Research Institute (EnRI) at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. In his capacity as advisor to both Defence Science and Technology Association (DSTA) and DSO National Laboratories, Professor Ang plays a key role in strategizing and building up capabilities on chemical defence and energetic materials in Singapore. His research interests lie in several areas of chemistry (fluorine, phosphorus, organometallic and cluster chemistry) and energetic materials.
Hi is Fellow of many professional bodies and serves on the editorial advisory board of several journals including the Journal of Propellants, Explosives, Pyrotechnics, the Central European Journal of Energetic Materials and the Chinese Journal of Energetic Materials.

Sreekumar Pisharath is a senior research fellow at the Energetics Research Institute (EnRI) at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. He was awarded his PhD in materials science and engineering from NTU, Singarpore, in 2005. Since then he has been associated with Energetics Research Institute (EnRI). His research interests are in the areas of synthesis and characterization of energetic polymers, thermal analysis of energetic material composites, deformation and fracture behavior and microscopy of composite materials.