Biosynthesis of Energetic Materials

Abstract

The goal of this project was to transition the discoveries made from the basic research in ONR's Biomimetics Program into applications that support and improve the development, manufacture, and operational use of energetic materials in military ordnance that better support the warfighter. The objective of this work was to write and submit proposals for the biosynthesis of the energetic ingredients such as, nitrocellulose, TNT, TATB, triaminoguanidine, tetrazoles, triazenes, etc., and establish and coordinate research teams to transition the new products into real applications. Technical support was provided to the Biotechnology 6.1 Program Officer of the Office of Naval Research (ONR), Molecular Biomimetics Program, Code 342, by serving as point of contact the area or energetic materials synthesis, formulation and processing and other ordnance related issues. The necessary written proposals, milestone charts, marketing strategies, customers/sponsors for transitioning biosynthesis technology into advanced development and ordnance applications were provided.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 31, 2003
Accession Number
ADA419511

Entities

People

  • Randall J. Cramer

Organizations

  • Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Anabolism
  • Biomimetics
  • Biotechnology
  • Commerce
  • Energetic Materials
  • Environmental Security
  • Marketing
  • Materials
  • Military Research
  • Monitors
  • Munitions
  • Nitration
  • Small Business
  • Thermal Analysis
  • Thermal Properties
  • Transitions

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Computer Science.
  • Research Science/Academic Research
  • Rocket Propulsion.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology