Catalysts,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
12(12), С. 1573 - 1573
Опубликована: Дек. 3, 2022
The
present
study
aims
to
develop
new
energetic
composites
containing
nanostructured
nitrocellulose
(NNC)
or
nitrated
cellulose
(NC),
hydrazinium
nitro
triazolone
(HNTO),
and
MgAl-CuO
nanothermite.
prepared
formulations
(NC/HNTO/MgAl-CuO
NNC/HNTO/MgAl-CuO)
were
analyzed
using
various
analytical
techniques,
such
as
Fourier-transform
infrared
(FTIR),
scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM),
thermogravimetry
(TGA),
differential
calorimetry
(DSC).
outstanding
catalytic
impact
of
on
the
thermal
behavior
developed
was
elucidated
by
kinetic
modeling,
applied
DSC
data
isoconversional
methods,
for
which
a
considerable
drop
in
activation
energy
acquired
formulations,
highlighting
influence
introduced
Overall,
obtained
findings
demonstrated
that
newly
elaborated
NC/HNTO/MgAl-CuO
NNC/HNTO/MgAl-CuO
could
serve
promising
candidates
application
next
generation
composite
explosives
high-performance
propellants.
FirePhysChem,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
4(2), С. 166 - 176
Опубликована: Окт. 17, 2023
The
current
study
presents
a
successful
elaboration
and
characterization
of
an
innovative
energetic
composite
based
on
nitrocellulose
nitrostarch
(NC-NPS)
dual-biopolymers,
ammonium
perchlorate
(AP).
A
pre-establishment
the
optimal
formulation
AP@NC-NPS
has
been
determined
through
theoretical
estimation
ballistic
performance
via
CEA-NASA
software.
obtained
composites
were
then
fully
characterized
by
FTIR,
DSC,
TGA
analyses.
IR-spectroscopy
depicted
presence
all
characteristic
groups
ester
nitrates,
revealing
that
incorporation
AP
did
not
alter
chemical
structure
dual-biopolymers.
thermal
analysis
demonstrated
mutual
catalytic
effect
between
NC-NPS
biopolymeric
matrix
supported
decrease
maximum
degradation
temperatures
observed
for
decomposition
stages
after
oxidizer.
thermo-kinetic
investigation,
carried
out
using
linear
non-linear
isoconversional
approaches
(TAS,
VYA/CE)
considerable
reduction
in
activation
energy
values,
highlighting,
once
again
role
improvement
thermolysis
process
prepared
composite.
Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
5, С. 100327 - 100327
Опубликована: Май 28, 2023
This
study
explored
the
potential
of
using
oil
palm
frond
(OPF)
juice
as
a
fermentation
medium
for
bacterial
cellulose
(BC)
synthesis
by
Acetobacter
xylinum
0416,
followed
its
conversion
into
nanofibrillated
(BNFC).
The
effect
adding
nitrogen
sources
to
OPF
on
BC
yield
and
thickness
was
investigated,
with
corn
steep
liquor
(CSL)
showing
most
promising
results,
increasing
six-
four-fold,
respectively.
resulting
BC-OPF+CSL
pellicles
demonstrated
excellent
thermal
stability,
high
crystallinity
large
swelling
ratio.
also
investigated
BNFC
either
homogenization,
ultrasonication,
or
combination
both.
ultrasonication
homogenization
produced
best
disintegrating
fibers
diameter
13–21
nm
water
retention
value
6105%.
Low
stability
were
observed,
indicating
successful
fibrillation.
These
findings
suggest
that
is
alternative
production
combining
simple
safe
method
converting
BNFC.
research
offers
eco-friendly
solution
value-added
products
such
Polymers,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
15(9), С. 2213 - 2213
Опубликована: Май 7, 2023
This
study
investigated
the
nitration
of
nanostructured
bacterial
cellulose
(NBC).
The
NBC,
obtained
using
symbiotic
Medusomyces
gisevii
Sa-12
as
microbial
producer
and
then
freeze-dried,
was
nitrated
herein
by
two
methods,
first
mixed
sulphuric–nitric
acids
(MA)
second
concentrated
nitric
acid
in
presence
methylene
chloride
(NA+MC).
synthesized
samples
NBC
nitrates
(NBCNs)
exhibited
11.77–12.27%
nitrogen
content,
a
viscosity
1086
mPa·s
or
higher,
0.7–14.5%
solubility
an
alcohol–ester
mixture,
0.002%
ash.
Scanning
electron
microscopy
showed
that
compacted
structure,
with
original
reticulate
pattern
structure
being
preserved
full.
Infrared
spectroscopy
for
functional
nitro
groups
at
1658–1659,
1280,
838–840,
749–751
693–694
cm−1
confirmed
synthesis
particular.
Thermogravimetric
differential
thermal
analyses
resultant
NBCNs
to
have
high
purity
specific
heats
decomposition
6.94–7.08
kJ/g.
NBCN
differ
conceptually
from
plant-based
having
above
unique
3D
is
retained
during
nitration.
findings
suggest
can
be
considered
use
novel
high-tech
materials
science-driven
fields
distinct
application
nitrates.
sample
NA+MC
has
ability
generate
organogel
when
it
dissolved
acetone.
Because
said
property,
this
find
classical
adhesive
scaffold
energetic
gel
matrix
creating
promising
polymers.
The
present
study
was
devoted
to
setting
a
universal
T-independent
predictive
model
of
equivalent
in-service-time
(EIST)
for
homogenous
solid
propellant
(HSP)
surpass
the
limits
van't
Hoff
law
particularly
when
high
aging
temperatures
and/or
extended
durations
are
employed
in
artificial
plans.
To
achieve
this
objective,
four
double
base
rocket
propellants
(DBRP)
underwent
4
months
at
323.65
K,
338.65
353.65
and
368.65
with
sampling
conducted
every
20
days.
Fourier
Transform
Infrared
spectrometry
(FTIR)
showed
that
homolytic
scission
O-NO2
bonds
hydrocarbon
chains
nitrate
esters
main
processes
occurring
during
chemical
decomposition.
With
heating
temperature
increase,
decomposition
becomes
more
predominant.
Furthermore,
scatter
plot
from
Principal
Component
Analysis
(PCA)
FTIR
spectra
obtained
each
showed,
respectively,
over
than
88.9%,
94.3%,
97.4%,
98.6
variances
were
described
by
first
principal
component.
This
latter
value
found
97.6%
PCA
applied
all
spectra.
Using
PCA/FTIR
approach
recently
developed,
EIST
assessed
investigated
samples.
Subsequently,
an
individual
set
temperature,
which
used
establish
model.
final
computed
relative
deviation
5.3%
compared
those
experimental
way.
Moreover,
two
similar
DBRPs
aged
different
have
been
validate
model,
associated
mean
absolute
percentage
error
(MAPE)
4.6%.
comprehensive
statistical
analysis
highlighted
excellent
goodness-of-fit
metrics
decrease
increase
natural
temperature.
Molecules,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
27(20), С. 6945 - 6945
Опубликована: Окт. 17, 2022
This
research
aims
to
develop
new
high-energy
dense
ordinary-
and
nano-energetic
composites
based
on
hydrazine
3-nitro-1,2,4-triazol-5-one
(HNTO)
nitrated
cellulose
nanostructured
nitrocellulose
(NC
NMCC).
The
elaborated
energetic
formulations
(HNTO/NC
HNTO/NMCC)
were
fully
characterized
in
terms
of
their
chemical
compatibility,
morphology,
thermal
stability,
performance.
experimental
findings
implied
that
the
designed
HNTO/NC
HNTO/NMCC
have
good
compatibilities
with
attractive
characteristics
such
as
density
greater
than
1.780
g/cm3
impact
sensitivity
around
6
J.
Furthermore,
theoretical
performance
calculations
(EXPLO5
V6.04)
displayed
optimal
composition
as-prepared
yielded
excellent
specific
impulses
detonation
velocities,
which
increased
from
205.7
s
7908
m/s
for
209.6
8064
HNTO/NMCC.
Moreover,
deep
insight
multi-step
kinetic
behaviors
was
provided
measured
DSC
data
combined
isoconversional
methods.
It
is
revealed
both
undergo
three
consecutive
exothermic
events
satisfactory
activation
energies
range
139-166
kJ/mol
119-134
Overall,
this
developed
nanoenergetic
composite
nanostructure
could
serve
a
promising
candidate
practical
applications
solid
rocket
propellants
explosives.