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Organized energetic composites based on micro and nanostructures and methods thereof

US8257520B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 24, 2009
Grant dateSep 4, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 25, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC06B45/00
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An ordered energetic composite structure according to one embodiment includes an ordered array of metal fuel portions; and an oxidizer in gaps located between the metal fuel portions. An ordered energetic composite structure according to another embodiment includes at least one metal fuel portion having an ordered array of nanopores; and an oxidizer in the nanopores. A method for forming an ordered energetic composite structure according to one embodiment includes forming an ordered array of metal fuel portions; and depositing an oxidizer in gaps located between the metal fuel portions. A method for forming an ordered energetic composite structure according to another embodiment includes forming an ordered array of nanopores in at least one metal fuel portion; and depositing an oxidizer in the nanopores.

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