Among the energetic materials, nanothermites are known for their high reactivity and their use in pyrotechnic applications. In this context, the Al/CuO composite is a promising material for integration into micro-devices, due to its high enthalpy of oxidation-reduction reaction. The increase of the contact surface between the two reactants of...
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November 8, 2019 (v1)PublicationUploaded on: December 4, 2022
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August 2019 (v1)Journal article
We report on a new strategy to synthesize Al/CuO nanothermites from commercial Al and ultra-small chemically synthesized CuO nanoparticles coated with alkylamine ligands. These usual ligands stabilize the CuO and prevent them from aggregation, with the goal to enhance the interfacial contact between Al and CuO particles. Using a variety of...
Uploaded on: December 4, 2022