Synthesis and properties of a novel cage-like energetic compound 8,8,9,9-tetranitro-2,4,10-trioxaadamantan-6-yl nitrate
Available online 16 January 2026
Oxaadamantane has emerged as a promising parent framework in recent years for designing and synthesizing advanced energetic materials. Herein, a novel cage-like energetic compound, (endo)-8,8,9,9-tetranitro-2,4,10-trioxaadamantan-6-yl...
Corrosion inhibition mechanism and corrosion prediction models of NTO-based PBX against medium carbon steel
Available online 16 January 2026
Polymer-bonded explosive (PBX) systems incorporating 3-nitro-1,2,4-triazol-5-one (NTO) have attracted significant research interest due to their excellent insensitive properties and detonation characteristics....
Electrochemically driving C-C coupling of the pyrimidine ring via C-H activation for constructing the energetic skeleton
Available online 16 January 2026
In recent years, due to the advantages of green and safe electrochemical synthesis, researchers have gradually introduced it into the field of energetic material. However, electrochemistry is mainly...
Sustainable electrosynthesis of energetic materials: Molecular precision to industrial adaptation - progress and limitations
Available online 14 January 2026
Conventional synthesis methods, relying on strong acids and high-temperature conditions, suffer from issues such as high pollution, energy consumption, and safety hazards. However, electrochemical synthesis...
A novel dual-functional EMOFs containing azide ligands: Synergistic enhancement on ignition and combustion properties of boron powders
Available online 13 January 2026
The applications of boron-based (B) fuels in propulsion and weapon systems are hindered by inefficient combustion and harsh ignition conditions of B particles. Dual-functional energetic metal-organic...
Initial reaction pathways of anhydrous hydrazine deflagration: insights from Ab initio molecular dynamics and coupled stimuli experiments
Available online 13 January 2026
Understanding the microscopic mechanisms of anhydrous hydrazine (N2H4) is critical for preventing cascading accidents. In order to elucidate the thermal decomposition behavior and deflagration hazards,...
Synergistic dual dynamic bonds for enhanced self-repair performance in HTPB binders
Available online 10 January 2026
Energetic materials serve as critical energy sources for weapon systems and equipment. During manufacturing and storage processes, microcracks may form in these materials, posing significant safety...
Multi-Scale variographic analysis method for mixing quality evaluation of energetic materials based on Raman spectral imaging
Available online 7 January 2026
The characterization of heterogeneity is crucial for defining the quality of energetic compounds and describing the evolution of uniformity during the mixing process of energetic materials. This study...
Automatic detection, segmentation, and characterization of 3-nitro-1,2,4-triazol-5-one (NTO) crystal particles during cooling crystallization using deep learning
Available online 5 January 2026
The complex cooling crystallization process of 3-nitro-1,2,4-triazol-5-one (NTO) directly affects its performance. The introduction of process analysis technology is expected to provide an effective...
Electrocatalytic N=N coupling reaction mechanism on the Ni-based catalysts: A density functional theoretical study
Available online 5 January 2026
Although electrocatalytic synthesis represents a promising frontier in energetic materials (EMs) development, the mechanistic understanding of the underlying catalytic processes remains elusive, posing...
A state-of-the-art review of hydroxylammonium nitrate (HAN)-based gelled propellants
Available online 5 January 2026
This paper presents a systematic review of recent advancements in hydroxylammonium nitrate (HAN)-based gelled propellants, analyzing their advantages and challenges as next-generation green and high-energy...
UV-curing 3D printing of composite energetic materials and its challenges
Available online 5 January 2026
While 3D printing technologies based on various curing methods like thermal curing, photopolymerization, solvent evaporation molding, and melt cooling have been extensively studied in the field of composite...
Development and experimental validation of an explosive combustion evolution model considering inertial constraint in casing motion
Available online 31 December 2025
In this study, a model is developed to capture the combustion evolution of explosives under mechanical constraints, particularly focusing on the ignition process. The model separates the propellant...
Preparation of hydroxylammonium pentazolate composite microspheres with effective anti-hygroscopicity and their safety
Available online 30 December 2025
Hydroxylammonium pentazolate (NH3OHN5) is regarded as a novel energetic material with outstanding performance, yet its practical application has been hindered by significant hygroscopicity and high...
Increased formation of higher-valence nitrogen oxides: The catalytic effect of altered cobalt-loaded carbon on the thermal decomposition of ammonium perchlorate
Available online 15 December 2025
Adding catalysts to regulate the thermal decomposition of ammonium perchlorate (AP) is an essential strategy for enhancing the combustion performance of propellants. In this study, a carbon-loaded Co...
Construction of high energy density azasydnone-pyrazole compounds
Available online 11 December 2025
The search for advanced energetic materials has shifted beyond traditional groups like nitro to explore non-conventional explosophores. Among these, the azasydnone ring stands out, combining a zero-oxygen...
Preparation and characterization of energetic nichrome firing based on Al/CuO energetic ink jet printing
Available online 11 December 2025
With the development of Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) technology, the manufacture of energy conversion elements with metal bridge membranes is becoming more mature, which can be applied in...
Mechanical properties of HTPB propellants: Recent advances and underlying mechanisms
Available online 10 December 2025
Hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene (HTPB)-based composite solid propellants (CSPs) are widely used in solid rocket motors due to their excellent mechanical properties and low cost. This review synthesizes...
Effect of carbon nanotubes on thermal decomposition of CL-20 explosive: a molecular dynamics simulation study
Available online 9 December 2025
CNT is a promising candidate that can improve the characteristics of energetic materials as an additive, while its effects on the reaction of the explosives have not yet been fully elucidated. To understand...
Thermal decomposition mechanism of nitroguanidine via a chemical reaction neural network and experiments
Available online 9 December 2025
Nitroguanidine (NQ) plays a central role in aerospace and industrial fields, and a deep understanding of its dynamic behavior and reaction mechanisms is crucial for accurately predicting its combustion...
Blocking strategy for metal-azide primary explosives with high EDS safety and detonation ability via fluorinated graphene composite design
Available online 28 November 2025
Several carbon-nanomaterial@metal-azide composites have been achieved to regulate the sensitivity of metal-azide primary explosives. However, the regulation mechanism of carbon nanomaterials on metal-azide...
Screening of natural deep eutectic solvents and their application in FOX-7 recrystallization
Available online 27 November 2025
To screen green solvents suitable for the recrystallization of FOX-7, this study combined the conductor-like screening model for real solvents (COSMO-RS) theory with experimental methods to identify...
Facile access to pyrazolo[3,4-d][1,2,3]triazine-2-oxide-based heat-resistant energetic materials via a C-N bridging strategy
Available online 26 November 2025
The growing demand for advanced heat-resistant energetic materials in deep mining and aerospace applications has driven significant research efforts. This study presents four novel energetic compounds...
Reactive molecular dynamics study on the fluorination combustion mechanism of Al particles in CF4
Available online 24 November 2025
Combustion of Al in F-containing oxidants possesses some attractive advantages on improving combustion efficiency; however, the mechanism therein has not been fully clarified yet. This study employs...
Transfer learning-enabled density prediction model for energetic molecule screening
Available online 22 November 2025
Identifying candidates with high crystal density using Quantitative Structure-Performance Relationship (QSPR) models is a primary task in screening energetic molecules. However, due to the scarcity...