Abstract: A cross-linked polyisocyanate polymer and a process for preparation of a polymer having the general structure (I) including reacting an effective amount of tetrazole polyol with isocyanate resin, combining at a temperature in the range of about 50° C. to about 100° C. for a time period in the range of about 1 to about 24 hours and cooling to room temperature producing a cross-linked polyisocyanate polymer.

Abstract: A propellant composition including, about 5 to about 30 weight % of a polymeric binder component having about 4 to about 10 weight % of at least one oxygen-rich pre-polymer, about 0.1 to about 2 weight % of at least one isocyanate curative, wherein the curative(s) react with alcohol groups on said pre-polymer(s) to formulate urethane linkages, about 1 to about 20 weight % of at least one plasticizer to improve processability and for oxygen balance of the composition, about 0.01 to about 1.0 weight % of at least one additive including cure catalyst(s) and stabilizer(s), about 1 to about 40 weight % of a mixture of high oxygen content insensitive gas generators in solid form, about 1 to about 50 weight % of at least one oxidizer, and wherein the composition is free of perchlorate.

Abstract: A linear isocyanate polymer produced by utilizing an effective amount of tetrazole diol or tetrazole polyol, reacting with an effective amount isocyanate resin, and cooling to room temperature producing a linear polyisocyanate polymer.

Abstract: A one-pot process for making energetic cast cured binders making di-tetrazoles to produce di-functional di-tetrazole diols for making tetrazole base polymers. Embodiments of the present invention relate generally to a process for preparation of a di-functional monomer including reacting an effective amount of nitrile(s) with inorganic azide and a divalent zinc salt in a first solvent, cooling to room temperature producing a di-tetrazole, purifying said di-tetrazole by recrystallization in a second solvent, and reacting an effective amount of said purified di-tetrazole with a third solvent, a soluble reversible or non-reversible base, and 2-chloro-ethanol, cooling to room temperature producing a di-tetrazole diol and is prepared in a one-pot process. Embodiments of the present invention further include the monomers produced by the one-pot process described herein.

Abstract: A linear isocyanate polymer produced by utilizing an effective amount of tetrazole diol or tetrazole polyol, reacting with an effective amount isocyanate resin, and cooling to room temperature producing a linear polyisocyanate polymer.

Abstract: The present invention discloses monomers of structure (IV) wherein “X” is an alkyl, aryl, or oligoether group, and “R” is an alkyl, aryl, or oligoether group that is chemically bonded to the N1 or N2 position of each of the tetrazole rings. The monomers of the present invention are suitable as binders in energetic compositions.

Abstract: A process for making energetic cast cured binders by making di-tetrazoles to produce di-functional tetrazole diols for producing tetrazole base polymers. Embodiments of the present invention relates generally to a process for preparation of a monomer including reacting an effective amount of nitrile(s) with inorganic azide and a divalent zinc salt in a first solvent, cooling to room temperature producing a di-tetrazole, purifying the di-tetrazole by recrystallization in a second solvent; and reacting an effective amount of the purified di-tetrazole with a third solvent, a soluble reversible or non-reversible base, and 2-chloro-ethanol, cooling to room temperature producing a di-functional tetrazole diol.

Abstract: A cross-linked polyisocyanate polymer and a process for preparation of a polymer having the general structure (I) including reacting an effective amount of tetrazole polyol with isocyanate resin, combining at a temperature in the range of about 50° C. to about 100° C. for a time period in the range of about 1 to about 24 hours and cooling to room temperature producing a cross-linked polyisocyanate polymer.

Abstract: A process for preparation of polymers including reacting an effective amount of tetrazole diols or tetrazole polyols with isocyanate resins to produce tetrazole based linear isocyanate polymers.

Abstract: A process for making energetic urethane cured binders by making poly-tetrazoles to produce multi-functional tetrazole polyols for producing tetrazole base polymers. Embodiments of the present invention relate generally to a process for preparation of a monomer including reacting an effective amount of nitrile(s) with inorganic azide and a divalent zinc salt in a first solvent, cooling to room temperature producing poly tetrazole purifying the poly tetrazole by recrystallization or precipitation in a second solvent, and reacting an effective amount of the purified poly-tetrazole with a third solvent, a soluble reversible or non-reversible base, and 2-chloro-ethanol, cooling to room temperature producing tetrazole polyol. Embodiments of the present invention further include the monomers produced by the processes described herein.

Abstract: A process for making energetic cured binders by making poly-tetrazoles to produce multi-functional tetrazole polyols for producing tetrazole base polymers. Embodiments of the present invention relate generally to a process for preparation of a monomer including reacting an effective amount of nitrile(s) with inorganic azide and a divalent zinc salt in a first solvent, cooling to room temperature producing poly tetrazole, purifying the poly tetrazole by precipitation in a second solvent, and reacting an effective amount of the purified poly tetrazole with a third solvent, a soluble reversible or non-reversible base, and 2-chloro-ethanol, cooling to room temperature producing tetrazole polyol.

Abstract: Cetane improvers based on triglycerides and petroleum fractions are disclosed that are at least one half as effective as commercially sold cetane improvers. In each case, the cetane improvers are nitrates produced through the nitration of medium to long chain compounds containing a double bond. Applications include use with diesel and alcohol fuels intended for use in diesel engines. The nitrates have advantages due to their good performance relative to their nitrogen content. Observed properties of some products indicate they also have lubricity and/or detergency enhancing capabilities when used with diesel fuel.