Organosolv lignins as new stabilizers for cellulose nitrate: Thermal behavior and stability assessment

Cellulose nitrate, commonly known as nitrocellulose (NC), and its corresponding propellants naturally decompose at normal conditions. To avoid early degradation, unexpected explosion, energy loss, and ensure a safe storage, stabilizing agents are often introduced within its compositions. Conventional stabilizers, such as aromatic amines like diphenylamine (DPA) and urea, can produce carcinogenic/toxic substances during propellants shelf life....