Synthesis of a New Energetic Diacrylate for Advanced 3D Printing of Propellants

The additive manufacturing of energetic formulations is gaining more interest and importance in the field of rocket and gun propellants. Acrylate-based compounds are particularly interesting due to their property of controlled UV-polymerization, which provides highly precise manufacturing of complex geometries with clean surface textures. These characteristics can positively affect the performance and burning rates of propellants.