Rational Engineering of Reactive Nanolaminates for Tunable Ignition and Power
Abstract
Major Goals: The team of Maria, Brenner, and Irving propose a collaborative experimental-computational investigation of reactive nanocomposite structures identified as attractive new energetic materials with the potential for tunable power via engineered ignition. The material combinations belong to a family of metal/metal oxide nanolaminates that are thermodynamically predisposed to the rapid release of chemical energy via ion exchange. The energy densities are up to four times larger than values accessible to conventional organics (i.e., RDX) and there are electrical ignition possibilities that span local to volumetric geometries. Consequently we foresee a new generation of energetic composites that, in conjunction with conventional materials, create a new capability to design and fabricate munitions with tunable lethality.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 22, 2019
- Accession Number
- AD1079632
Entities
People
- Donald W. Brenner
- Douglas L Irving
- Jon-Paul Maria
Organizations
- North Carolina State University