The University of Hyderabad (UoH) recently secured an Indian patent for HYDERACENE, a dual-action material designed specifically for rocket propellants and high-performance defence applications. .
About HYDERACENE:
It is a novel polymer-based material developed for use in solid rocket propellants for defence and space applications.
The innovation was developed by Mutyalanaidu Ganivada, Sourav Jana, and Tushar Jana of the School of Chemistry, with the University of Hyderabad as the patentee.
The patented material, formally described as Ferrocene Polyethylene Glycidyl Grafted Hydroxyl-Terminated Polybutadiene, was synthesised using ring-opening polymerisation.
Why is this Innovation Significant?
In conventional solid rocket propellants, two critical components are required:
The Binder: A glue-like polymer that holds all active fuel components together while providing structural integrity.
The Catalyst: A specialized chemical additive that speeds up and controls the burning rate of the propellant.
Traditionally, these are two separate materials. HYDERACENE acts as both at the same time—a polymer binder-cum-catalyst.
This improves long-term stability by preventing the catalyst from separating from the binder over time and enables more controlled and efficient combustion in solid rocket motors.
Hyderacene has also been developed as an indigenous alternative to Butacene, a commercially used material in aerospace and defence applications.
BUTACENE is largely imported from European countries.
Named after the city of Hyderabad, the patented material is designed for use in high-performance rocket propellants and other advanced defence applications requiring controlled burn rates and improved propulsion efficiency.
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