Molecular Engineering using Solution Shearing for Enhanced Stability and Performance of Energetic Materials
Abstract
Energetic materials are compounds that store a large amount of chemical energy, which is ideally released during detonation with an appropriate ignition source. Creating different energetic material crystal structures (polymorphs) and morphologies are currently studied, but not to the extent achieved in related fields of pharmaceuticals and organic electronics. The direct impact ofcrystal packing and morphology on stability and performance underscores the importance of further studies. This proposal will apply novel methods of crystallization in the kinetic regime to improve stability and performance of energetic materials. This knowledge will result in the formation of energetic materials that are more stable, and have better performance than currentlypossible. The use of flow coating processes to make crystals will also allow rapid implementation for large scale production and controlled morphology.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Feb 07, 2019
- Source ID
- N000141912080
Entities
People
- Gaurav Giri
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy
- University of Virginia