Electrostatically Self-Assembled Nanocomposite Reactive Microspheres
Abstract
Nanocomposite reactive microspheres with diameters of 1-5 mum were created via electrostatic self-assembly of aluminum and cupric oxide nanoparticles. The ability to utilize this novel approach of bottom-up assembly to create these reactive materials allows for the potential for a more intimate mixture between the two nanoreactants and, thus, an overall more energetic combustion process. Experiments with the self-assembled material demonstrate the ability to achieve ignition and sustain a combustion wave in rectangular microchannels, which does not occur with material having similar amounts of organics mixed via the traditional sonication method.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2009
- Accession Number
- ADA545033
Entities
People
- Jonathan Y. Malchi
- Richard A. Yetter
- Timothy J. Foley
Organizations
- Pennsylvania State University