Novel glycidyl azide polymers containing aromatic diol units: synthesis and characterization for their application as energetic composite propellant binders | Synapse
April 12, 2026RSC Advances0 citationsOpen Access
Novel glycidyl azide polymers containing aromatic diol units: synthesis and characterization for their application as energetic composite propellant binders
The aim is to synthesize novel glycidyl azide polymers with aromatic diol units to enhance their properties.
Synthesis of glycidyl azide polymers incorporating aromatic diols.
Characterization of thermal properties and stability.
Assessment of glass-transition temperatures and heat of decomposition.
Improved glass-transition temperatures observed in the novel polymers.
High heat of decomposition indicates potential for effective energetic applications.
Enhanced thermo-mechanical stability supports use as propellant binders.
Abstract
Novel energetic glycidyl azide polymers containing aromatic diol units were synthesized, showing improved glass-transition temperatures, high heat of decomposition, and thermo-mechanical stability.