Synthesis and Characterization of a Novel Triol-Based Energetic Plasticizer

Abstract. Plasticizers are important components in energetic formulations due to their ability to improve mechanical flexibility, lower the glass transition temperature, and enhance the processability of propellants and explosives. Energetic plasticizers are of particular interest due to their contribution to the overall energy content of the formulation. In this study, a new plasticizer based on a triol backbone was synthesized and investigated. Different synthesis approaches were compared, and the thermal stability and physicochemical properties of the resulting product were systematically characterized. Various synthesis approaches were compared in terms of yield and efficiency, and the thermal stability and physicochemical properties of the resulting product were systematically characterized. The new plasticizer was compared with established energetic plasticizers in terms of volatility, decomposition onset, and glass transition behavior.