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Energetics science and technology : an integrated approach / edited by Adam S. Cumming.

Contributor(s): Cumming, Adam S [editor.] | Institute of Physics (Great Britain) [publisher.].
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookSeries: IOP (Series)Release 22: ; IOP ebooks2022 collection: Publisher: Bristol [England] (Temple Circus, Temple Way, Bristol BS1 6HG, UK) : IOP Publishing, [2022]Description: 1 online resource (various pagings) : illustrations (some color).Content type: text Media type: electronic Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9780750339438; 9780750339421.Subject(s): Explosives | Propellants | Explosives technology & pyrotechnics | TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Materials Science / GeneralAdditional physical formats: Print version:: No titleDDC classification: 662/.2 Online resources: Click here to access online Also available in print.
Contents:
1. Introduction : formulation design--an integrated approach / Adam S. Cumming -- 2. From raw ingredients to energetic materials / Eleftheria (known as Licia) Dossi -- 3. Crystal form and morphology / Ruth M. Doherty -- 4. Application of machine learning and artificial intelligence methods to energetics science and technology / William H. Wilson, Peter W. Chung, Zois Boukouvalas and Elan Moritz -- 5. The impact of resonance acoustic mixing on the production of solid propellants and explosives / Ning Ma, Song Chen, Zhe Zhang, Xiaopeng Sun, Zhongyuan Xie, Weiqiang Pang and Guangbin Zhang -- 6. Reducing vulnerability and insensitive munitions / Adam S. Cumming -- 7. Ignition and detonation in energetic materials : an introduction / William G. Proud -- 8. Submillimetre spatially resolved observation of detonation phenomena / R. Mendes, L. Rodrigues, J. Pimenta, J. Quaresma and J. Ribeiro -- 9. A traditional approach to munition life management / Mark Ashcroft -- 10. Improved systematic life management of munitions / Ruth Pettifer, Claire Hobman, Jenna Hulme, Ian Tinsley and Dave Tod -- 11. Recursive molecular similarity (R.Mo.S) : an innovative algorithm for selecting a subset useful for toxicology prediction / C. Alliod, R. Denis, G. Jacob and R. Terreux -- 12. Sustainable energetic materials / Carlos Ferreira and Jos�e B. Ribeiro -- 13. Sustainable disposal solutions for weapons, ordnance, munitions, and explosives (WOME) / Rebecca Yates, Adam Cumming, Tracey Temple and Melissa Ladyman -- 14. Small-calibre gun propellants / Alain Dejeaifve and Rowan Dobson -- 15. Recent advances in solid and hybrid rocket propulsion / Rajiv Kumar and Mohan Varma -- 16. Current trends in liquid and gel rocket propulsion / Rajiv Kumar and Mohan Varma -- 17. Recent progress in the development of less toxic pyrotechnic smoke compositions for military applications / Anthony P. Shaw, Jared D. Moretti and William S. Eck.
Abstract: 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.
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1. Introduction : formulation design--an integrated approach / Adam S. Cumming -- 2. From raw ingredients to energetic materials / Eleftheria (known as Licia) Dossi -- 3. Crystal form and morphology / Ruth M. Doherty -- 4. Application of machine learning and artificial intelligence methods to energetics science and technology / William H. Wilson, Peter W. Chung, Zois Boukouvalas and Elan Moritz -- 5. The impact of resonance acoustic mixing on the production of solid propellants and explosives / Ning Ma, Song Chen, Zhe Zhang, Xiaopeng Sun, Zhongyuan Xie, Weiqiang Pang and Guangbin Zhang -- 6. Reducing vulnerability and insensitive munitions / Adam S. Cumming -- 7. Ignition and detonation in energetic materials : an introduction / William G. Proud -- 8. Submillimetre spatially resolved observation of detonation phenomena / R. Mendes, L. Rodrigues, J. Pimenta, J. Quaresma and J. Ribeiro -- 9. A traditional approach to munition life management / Mark Ashcroft -- 10. Improved systematic life management of munitions / Ruth Pettifer, Claire Hobman, Jenna Hulme, Ian Tinsley and Dave Tod -- 11. Recursive molecular similarity (R.Mo.S) : an innovative algorithm for selecting a subset useful for toxicology prediction / C. Alliod, R. Denis, G. Jacob and R. Terreux -- 12. Sustainable energetic materials / Carlos Ferreira and Jos�e B. Ribeiro -- 13. Sustainable disposal solutions for weapons, ordnance, munitions, and explosives (WOME) / Rebecca Yates, Adam Cumming, Tracey Temple and Melissa Ladyman -- 14. Small-calibre gun propellants / Alain Dejeaifve and Rowan Dobson -- 15. Recent advances in solid and hybrid rocket propulsion / Rajiv Kumar and Mohan Varma -- 16. Current trends in liquid and gel rocket propulsion / Rajiv Kumar and Mohan Varma -- 17. Recent progress in the development of less toxic pyrotechnic smoke compositions for military applications / Anthony P. Shaw, Jared D. Moretti and William S. Eck.

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.

Researchers in the area of energetic materials, including those based at universities, research institutes and government research agencies.

Also available in print.

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader, EPUB reader, or Kindle reader.

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.

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