Characterization and performance analysis of eco-friendly solid rocket propellant from Prunus armeniaca L. agricultural residues

IF 4.1 4区工程技术 Q3 ENERGY & FUELS

Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery Pub Date : 2025-04-23 DOI:10.1007/s13399-025-06869-y

Murat Toptaş, Yeliz Toptaş

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Abstract

The increasing demand for sustainable energy solutions has prompted the aerospace industry to explore alternative fuels that minimize environmental impact. This study investigates the potential of utilizing apricot waste, a by-product of the agricultural sector, as a feedstock for solid rocket propellant (SRP) production. Through innovative conversion processes, including sulfurization and caramelization, apricot waste was transformed into a viable propellant. The resulting SRP exhibited favorable chemical properties, including a high calorific value of 1726 cal/g, indicating its potential for efficient energy release during combustion. Elemental analysis revealed a composition that is rich in oxygen, enhancing its eco-friendliness compared to traditional propellants. The moderate burn rate exponent (n ≈ 0.602) suggests a balanced performance, making it suitable for applications requiring controlled thrust profiles. This research not only addresses the environmental challenges associated with conventional propellants but also highlights the importance of repurposing agricultural waste, thereby promoting sustainable resource utilization and waste reduction.

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亚美尼亚李农业残留物环保型固体火箭推进剂的特性与性能分析

对可持续能源解决方案日益增长的需求促使航空航天业探索可将环境影响降至最低的替代燃料。这项研究调查了利用杏废料的潜力，农业部门的副产品，作为固体火箭推进剂（SRP）生产的原料。通过创新的转化过程，包括硫化和焦糖化，杏废料被转化为可行的推进剂。合成的SRP具有良好的化学性能，包括1726 cal/g的高热值，表明其在燃烧过程中具有高效释放能量的潜力。元素分析显示，其成分富含氧，与传统推进剂相比，增强了其生态友好性。适度的燃烧速率指数（n≈0.602）表明性能平衡，使其适合需要控制推力剖面的应用。这项研究不仅解决了与传统推进剂相关的环境挑战，而且强调了农业废物再利用的重要性，从而促进可持续资源利用和减少废物。

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Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery Energy-Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

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期刊介绍： Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery presents articles and information on research, development and applications in thermo-chemical conversion; physico-chemical conversion and bio-chemical conversion, including all necessary steps for the provision and preparation of the biomass as well as all possible downstream processing steps for the environmentally sound and economically viable provision of energy and chemical products.