This text demonstrates how the science of energetic materials technology can and should link various technologies in the physical sciences to provide an integrated approach. It includes physics, chemistry, materials science, theory and modelling, and will help the discipline to adapt to future needs and research. The text provides a coherent and detailed study of what is now possible and indeed necessary for effective solutions for present and future needs in energetic materials and systems. Energetics technology is a fragmented research area and there is a strong need for a book that provides an interdisciplinary view and introduces the topics along with the connections between them. This book meets this need, encourages interdisciplinary research in the field and is an invaluable reference for researchers in the area of energetic materials.
Key Features:
Demonstrates how the science of energetic materials technology can and should link various technologies to provide an integrated approach
Presents an interdisciplinary view and introduces the topics and the connections between them
Provides a coherent and detailed study of what is possible and necessary for effective solutions for energetic materials and systems, including present and future needs
Includes the design and nature of energetic materials in both molecular and crystalline states, including formulation, processing, assessment, modelling, vulnerability, life assessment and management, environmental constraints, safety and disposal
Edited by:
Adam S. Cumming
Imprint: Institute of Physics Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 254mm,
Width: 178mm,
Spine: 38mm
ISBN: 9780750339414
ISBN 10: 0750339411
Series: IOP ebooks
Pages: 530
Publication Date: 19 December 2022
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
1. Introduction: formulation design-an integrated approach 2. From raw ingredients to energetic materials 3. Crystal form and morphology 4. Application of machine learning and artificial intelligence methods to energetics science and technology 5. The impact of acoustic resonance mixing on the production of solid propellants and explosives 6. Reducing vulnerability and insensitive munitions 7. Ignition and detonation in energetic materials: an introduction 8. Submillimetre spatially resolved observation of detonation phenomena 9. A traditional approach to munition life management 10. Improved systematic life management of munitions 11. Recursive molecular similarity (R.Mo.S): an innovative algorithm for selecting a subset useful for toxicology prediction 12. Sustainable energetic materials 13. Sustainable disposal solutions for weapons, ordnance, munitions, and explosives (WOME) 14. Small-calibre gun propellants 15. Recent advances in solid and hybrid rocket propulsion 16. Current trends in liquid and gel rocket propulsion 17. Recent progress in the development of less toxic pyrotechnic smoke compositions for military applications
Professor Adam Cumming has over 40 years of experience in energetic materials research. He is an established world expert in the field with current interests in environmental issues and the design of new materials. From 1976-2014, he provided technical advice within the UK Ministry of Defence, where he managed several international research activities. Since 2013, he has been an honorary professor in the School of Chemistry at the University of Edinburgh.
