The physical characteristics of synthesized polysilylether (PSE) polymers used as high solids loading binders for an energetic material are described, and related methods. These physical characteristics ranged from fluid-liquids to oily-liquids, to pastes, to viscous goos, too taffy-like materials, and too thermoplastic solids. For the most part, thermal decomposition temperatures were high, while glass transition temperatures were low, indicating a good operating range for most of the PSE polymers. Two PSE polymers characterized as thermoplastic solids had ideal softening and melting temperatures for use in filament generation and extrusion of high solids loading binders.

An infused solid polymeric fuel for use in a hybrid rocket or as explosive ordnance. An infused solid polymeric fuel can include a porous polymeric body having continuous pores distributed throughout a volume of the polymeric body and connecting to an external surface of the polymeric body. A combustion enhancement agent can be infused into the polymeric body. The combustion enhancement agent can be deposited on interior surfaces of the pores and on the external surface of the polymeric body. The combustion enhancement agent can include a catalyst, an oxidizer, a hypergolic fuel, or a combination.

The invention is a multi-layer thermite block, encased in an exterior protective shield with one face exposed. The exposed face is carved out to accommodate a target device such that the block encompasses the target device when placed atop the device. When receiving a data-destruction signal, the block is ignited producing a short-duration blast of heat sufficient to severely damage or destroy all physical data-storing facilities of the target device.