Hybrid propulsion technology for aerospace applications has received growing attention in
recent years due to its important advantages over competitive solutions. Hybrid rocket …

Hybrid rocket propulsion, first demonstrated by the Russian GIRD-09 rocket in 1933,
combines liquid oxidizer and solid fuel for thrust generation. Despite numerous advantages …

In the field of propellants and explosives, boron has been considered as an attractive fuel
due to its calibre to produce high energy density. Therefore, boron as a fuel has great …

In this paper, the effect of adding nanoparticles on the performance characteristics of diesel
engine was investigated. Up to now, several metallic nanoadditives including cerium and …

The low regression rate of Hybrid Rocket Engines (HREs) is one prominent characteristic
that is addressed in most abstracts concerning hybrid propulsion. Over the years …

Human spaceflight, space tourism, and the launch of microsatellites are all expected to grow
in the future. In fact, with the recent increase of the satellite market, almost 1000 smallsats …

Paraffin wax as a hybrid rocket fuel has not been comprehensively characterised, especially
regarding the structural feasibility of the material in launch applications. Preliminary …

Hybrid rockets have many advantages over pure solid or liquid propellant rockets, but low
solid fuel regression rates and correspondingly low thrust have hindered their application to …

Hybrid rocket propulsion can contribute to reduce launch costs by simplifying engine design
and operation. Hypergolic propellants, ie igniting spontaneously and immediately upon …

Metal/metalloid particles as additives in polymeric fuels have been investigated since
several decades, among which boron has been remaining the most attractive one due to its …