Catalyzed Combustion of Energetic Materials

Nano- and micro-scale catalysis for advanced energetic material combustion Optimizing combustion efficiency in propellants and explosives demands detailed understanding of catalytic mechanisms across multiple scales. Catalyzed Combustion of Energetic Materials, edited by a team of internationally recognized propulsion and materials researchers, covers fundamental principles and advanced applications of catalysis in energetic material combustion, from nano- and micro-scale catalyst preparation to performance evaluation in operational systems. This edited volume addresses thermocatalytic reaction mechanisms, the role of modifier additives in combustion characteristics, and catalysts for hydrogen peroxide-based hybrid rockets and nitrocellulose-based energetic materials. Contributors examine ignition and combustion of hypergolic fuels, theoretical calculations applied to catalysis, and AI-based technologies for catalyst design. Each chapter connects preparation methods with practical performance data for propellant and explosive applications. Readers will also find: Detailed coverage of nano- and micro-scale catalyst synthesis, characterization, and their effects on thermal decomposition and combustion efficiencyMechanistic studies of thermocatalytic reactions linking catalyst structure to propellant and explosive performance in real-world applicationsAnalysis of modifier additives and their impact on combustion characteristics across different classes of energetic materialsCoverage of catalysts for hydrogen peroxide-based hybrid rockets and nitrocellulose-based energetic formulations with performance dataContributions from researchers worldwide integrating theoretical calculations and AI-based approaches with experimental catalysis resultsCatalyzed Combustion of Energetic Materials serves catalytic chemists, materials scientists, physical chemists, solid state chemists, and chemical engineers working in propellant and explosive development. Researchers and engineers in the aircraft and space industries will find directly applicable catalyst performance data and mechanistic insights for optimizing combustion systems.