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7010172 
Journal Article 
Hydrogen Peroxide Decomposition Catalysts Used in Rocket Engines 
Guseinov, ShL; Fedorov, SG; Kosykh, VA; Storozhenko, PA; , 
2020 
1 
Russian Journal of Applied Chemistry
ISSN: 1070-4272
EISSN: 1608-3296 
PLEIADES PUBLISHING INC 
MOSCOW 
93 
4 
467-487 
WOS:000534889600001 
The results of the development and studies of heterogeneous catalysts for decomposition of highly concentrated hydrogen peroxide used as monopropellant and oxidant in rocket engines are summarized. Being nontoxic, hydrogen peroxide is an excellent alternative to highly toxic hydrazine and dinitrogen tetroxide used today in rocket engines and is only slightly inferior to them in the energy efficiency. Data on the influence of the catalyst active phase and support material and shape on the thruster operation conditions are discussed and summarized. 
hydrogen peroxide; decomposition catalysts; rocket engines; silver; platinum; manganese oxide