The enhanced thermal stability and reduced hygroscopicity of aluminum hydride coated with vinyltrimethoxysilane
Zhe Shi, Taojie Lu, Jian Zhang, Zhaoyang Zhu, Yidong Xu, Debin Xia, Yinghui Hu, Kaifeng Lin, Yulin Yang
Abstract
The vinyltrimethoxysilane was utilized to modify the surface of α-AlH 3 by a simple surface coating method. The α-AlH 3 @A171 composite obtained presents excellent stability, regarded as a potential fuel in the field of solid propellants.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistryThermal stabilityPropellantCoatingComposite numberHydrideChemical engineeringPolymer chemistryAluminiumComposite materialOrganic chemistryHydrogenEngineeringMaterials scienceHydrogen Storage and MaterialsEnergetic Materials and CombustionBoron and Carbon Nanomaterials Research