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MURI 2002: Multifunctional Energetic Structural Materials Introduction 
Design Approaches
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DoD Applications
PI: Dr. S. Hanagud 
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IntroductionA class of energetic materials known as reactive metal mixture (RMM) contain metal as the fuel and metal oxide as the oxidant or another reacting material. Some examples include the followingAl+Fe2O3--->Fe+Al2O3 Al+Mo2O3--->Mo+Al2O3 Al+Ni--->AlNi If RMM is synthesized with reduced grain size approaching 10 to 100 nanometers, we can bring the fuel and oxidant into close proximity. This will enhance energetic characteristics like burn rates and energy release rate. At the same time, nano grain size will also improve the structural strength and result in a dual functional material with both structural strength and explosive power.ObjectivesTo develop analytical, experimental, and computational tools for the optimal design , synthesis, characterization and applications of nano-structured multifunctional, reactive materials that simultaneously provide both enhanced explosive power and structural strength. |
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