Energetic polymers: binders and plasticizers for enhancing performance

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 an individual family of energetic polymers. Furthermore, a number of case studies illustrate the role of energetic polymers in enhancing the performance of formulations as compared to their inert counterparts. The emphasisis on safety throughout, with practical guidance on how to safely handle and formulate as well as synthesize using energetic polymers. With the advent of anew generation of energetic polymers, this book is relevant to academic research and industrial R&D, as well as for industry and defense organizations. INDICE: BRIEF HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE Nitrocellulose Polyslfides Polybutadienes Polyurethanes Carboxy Terminated Polybutadiene Hydroxy Terminated Polybutadiene Explosive Binders Thermoplastic Elastomers Energetic Polymers as Binders and Plasticizers Energetic Polymer Plasticizers HIGH NITROGEN CONTENT POLYMERS Introduction Preparation of Energetic Azido Polymers Physical Properties ofAzido Polymers Curing of Azido Polymers Curing by Dipolarophiles Thermal Decomposition of Azido Polymers Combustion of Azido Polymers Thermal Decompositionand Combustion of Azido Polymer Based Energetic Formulations Performance of Azido Polymer Based Propellants Azido Polymers as Explosive Binders Tetrazole Polymers N-N Bonded Epoxy Binders NITRO POLYMERS AS ENERGETIC BINDERS Introduction Preparation of Nitro Polymers Thermocal Decomposition of Nitro Polymers Combustion of Nitro Based Polymers and Propellants Nitro Polymer Based ExplosiveCompositions ENERGETIC THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS Introduction Preparation of Energetic Thermoplastic Elastomers Thermal Decomposition and Combustion Performance of Energetic Thermoplastic Elastomer Based Propellants Melt Cast Explosives Based on Energetic Thermoplastic Elastomers Energetic Thermoplastic Elastomer Based Nanocomposites FLUOROPOLYMERS AS BINDERS Introduction Fluorinated Polymers for High Explosive Binder Applications Fluorine Containing Energetic Polymers Miscellaneous Energetic Fluoropolymers PBX Formulations with Fluoropolymers ENERGETIC PLASTICIZERS FOR HIGHER PERFORMANCE Introduction Azido/Azido Ester Based Energetic Plasticizers Nitrate Ester Based Energetic Plasticizers Nitro Polymers as Energetic Plasticizers APPLICATION OF COMPUTATIONAL TECHNIQUES TO ENERGETIC POLYMERS AND ITS FORMULATIONS Introduction Overview of Computational Techniques Application of Computational Techniques Future Outlook

• ISBN: 978-3-527-33155-0
• Editorial: Wiley-VCH
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 242
• Fecha Publicación: 22/02/2012
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés