Open AccessApplications of Nanomaterials in Energetic Formulations: Classification, Production and Properties
Author(s) -
Michèle Berner,
M. B. Talawar
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
eurasian chemico-technological journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.227
H-Index - 9
eISSN - 2522-4867
pISSN - 1562-3920
DOI - 10.18321/ectj104
Subject(s) - nanomaterials , propellant , nanotechnology , passivation , materials science , computer science , biochemical engineering , engineering , aerospace engineering , layer (electronics)
In this article authors present a classification, description and competitive analyze of the main methods for production of nano scale and nanostructured materials for propellants application. Main advantages and difficulties concomitant with nanomaterials use in propellant formulations are mentioned in the beginning of the article. Specific issues related with high reactivity and pyrophoricity of nanomaterials and related risks are analyzed. Methods for nanomaterials’ surface preservation and passivation are also classified and discussed. The focus is on those methods that are most widely used, and those that are considered promising today.