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

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dc.contributor.authorToptas, Murat
dc.contributor.authorToptas, Yeliz
dc.date.accessioned2026-04-04T13:35:17Z
dc.date.available2026-04-04T13:35:17Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.departmentİnönü Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractThe 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 approximate to 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.
dc.description.sponsorshipScientific and Technological Research Council of Turkiye (TUBITAK)
dc.description.sponsorshipOpen access funding provided by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkiye (TUBITAK).
dc.identifier.doi10.1007/s13399-025-06869-y
dc.identifier.endpage24950
dc.identifier.issn2190-6815
dc.identifier.issn2190-6823
dc.identifier.issue18
dc.identifier.orcid0000-0001-9368-5675
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-105003164206
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ2
dc.identifier.startpage24935
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-025-06869-y
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11616/109754
dc.identifier.volume15
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001472173300001
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ2
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherSpringer Heidelberg
dc.relation.ispartofBiomass Conversion and Biorefinery
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.snmzKA_WOS_20250329
dc.subjectAgricultural waste
dc.subjectPrunus armeniaca L. waste
dc.subjectGreen propellants
dc.subjectSolid rocket propellant (SRP)
dc.subjectSustainable energy
dc.titleCharacterization and performance analysis of eco-friendly solid rocket propellant from Prunus armeniaca L. agricultural residues
dc.typeArticle

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