The influence of pore size and oxidizing agent on the energetic properties of porous silicon

Andrew Plummer; Helen Cao; Richard Dawson; Rachel Lowe; Joe Shapter; Nicolas H. Voelcker

doi:10.1117/12.810453

30 December 2008 The influence of pore size and oxidizing agent on the energetic properties of porous silicon

Andrew Plummer, Helen Cao, Richard Dawson, Rachel Lowe, Joe Shapter, Nicolas H. Voelcker

Proceedings Volume 7267, Smart Materials V; 72670P (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.810453
Event: SPIE Smart Materials, Nano- and Micro-Smart Systems, 2008, Melbourne, Australia

Abstract

The explosive abilities of porous silicon (pSi) provide an alternative to existing carbon based explosives, in addition to the possibilities of explosions on a nanoscale. Here, an investigation into these explosive properties is conducted, by introducing an oxidiser onto freshly etched pSi with varying pore sizes. Explosions are triggered via the application of an electric spark. Light output and spectral data are collected to characterize the exxplosion. The energy output is observed via Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), and surface images collected using SEM and AFM.

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Andrew Plummer, Helen Cao, Richard Dawson, Rachel Lowe, Joe Shapter, and Nicolas H. Voelcker "The influence of pore size and oxidizing agent on the energetic properties of porous silicon", Proc. SPIE 7267, Smart Materials V, 72670P (30 December 2008); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.810453

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