Motivation:
Synthesize and demonstrate safe, high-performing alternatives to monomethylhydrazine (MMH).Methodology:
Use advanced synthesis techniques to append additional energetic molecules and tailor fuel propertiesGoals:
Evaluate and optimize- Ignition Delay
- Specific Impulse
- Ease-of-use (toxicity, synthesis, cost, freezing/boiling points, compatibility, aging)
From:
To:
Literature Review
Propellant Synthesis
Reactivity Assessment
Combustor Characterization
Chemical Reaction Modeling
Next Generation
Motivation:
Synthesize and demonstrate safe, high-performing alternatives to monomethylhydrazine (MMH).Methodology:
Use advanced synthesis techniques to append additional energetic molecules and tailor fuel propertiesGoals:
Evaluate and optimize- Ignition Delay
- Specific Impulse
- Ease-of-use (toxicity, synthesis, cost, freezing/boiling points, compatibility, aging)
From:
To:
Literature Review
Propellant Synthesis
Reactivity Assessment
Combustor Characterization
Chemical Reaction Modeling