Improving secondary thermal conduction networks of polymer bonded explosives via covalent and non-covalent interactions
June 2026
Improving the thermal conductivity of polymer-bonded explosives (PBXs) is an important way to enhance the resultant adaptability of PBXs. This study aimed to optimize the secondary thermal conductivity...
Robustly interpretable melting-point prediction for structurally diverse nitro-containing compounds
June 2026
Accurate melting point prediction for nitro-containing flexible organic molecules is critical for optimizing their performance in pharmaceuticals, energetic materials, and chemical processing. Using...
Panoramic deformation measurement of HMX compaction process via mirror assisted multi-view digital image correlation method
June 2026
The sealed loading environment during the compaction process prevents the mechanical behavior of cyclotetramethylenetetranitramine (HMX) under compression from being fully understood. Elucidating the...
Increased formation of higher-valence nitrogen oxides: The catalytic effect of altered cobalt-loaded carbon on the thermal decomposition of ammonium perchlorate
June 2026
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...
Trifunctional synergy of CuFe2O4 as oxidizer, catalyzer and microwave sensitizer in Ti-based pyrotechnics: Low ignition latency and superior combustion
June 2026
Microwave ignition (MWI) technology enables synchronized large-area multi-point ignition, multi-pulse operation, higher combustion temperature and efficiency, and dynamic thrust modulation through microwave...
Reactive molecular dynamics study on the fluorination combustion mechanism of Al particles in CF4
June 2026
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...
Preparation and characterization of energetic nichrome firing based on Al/CuO energetic ink jet printing
June 2026
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...
Multilayer coating of spherical gun propellants via fluidized bed techniques: Enhanced combustion performance and storage stability
June 2026
To address key challenges of conventional spherical gun propellants, including inconsistent energy release, harmful gas emissions, and long-term storage instability, this study utilizes fluidized bed...
Internal standard-assisted ab initio MD simulation for comparative thermal stability and decomposition mechanisms of energetic materials
June 2026
Thermal stability is one of the most important and fundamental properties of energetic molecules, and still suffers from many challenges in theoretical evaluation prior to experiment determination....
Interpretable machine learning for predicting electric spark sensitivity of energetic compounds via molecular and instrument descriptors
June 2026
Accidental ignition of energetic compounds by electrostatic discharge poses significant safety risks, highlighting the need for precise prediction of electric spark sensitivity. Here we develop a novel...
Transfer learning-enabled density prediction model for energetic molecule screening
June 2026
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...
Multistage-optimized kinetics-diffusion modeling for solid-liquid denitrification: From predictive control to model validation
June 2026
To analyze the effects of temperature, concentration, and reaction time on the denitration rate of double based spherical gun propellant (DBSGP) and to investigate the denitration reaction-diffusion...
Rapid ranking of thermal safety realized by accelerating rate calorimetry correlating with small-scale slow cook-off: A case study of four melt-castable explosives
June 2026
The lack of effective diagnostic tools for thermal safety at the early stage hinders the design of efficient explosives to meet the application demands encountering high-temperature cook-off environments....
Synthesis and oxidation behavior of Al@Ni-Fe core-shell energetic composite powders
June 2026
In this study nickel (Ni) and iron (Fe) co-deposition was performed on Al to produce Al@Ni-Fe core-shell energetic powders using electroless deposition. Energy released from Al@Ni-Fe powders in oxidizing...
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June 2026
A review on packing characteristics of explosives: Recent advances and future perspectives
Available online 6 May 2026
With the increasing demand for high uniformity, high density, high performance, high safety, and automated production in modern weapon systems, the packing properties of explosive powders have garnered...
Hydrophobic-modified fuel for dual-stress resistance: Al@FAS-17/CuO/PVDF-based nano composite energetic films with superior anti-aging properties
Available online 2 May 2026
Nano composite energetic films offer easier control over ignition and combustion performance, achieving an optimal balance between high energy output and low sensitivity, making them a research hotspot...
ReaxFF molecular dynamics study on the shock-induced initiation mechanisms of ordered and disordered TNT/CL-20 coated models
Available online 21 April 2026
The atomic-scale initiation mechanisms of energetic composites under shock loading represent a fundamental top in detonation physics. In this work, ReaxFF-lg reactive molecular dynamics were employed...
Constructing advanced pyrazole-based energetic materials via direct hydrazine substitution of a heterocyclic C–NH2 bond
Available online 16 April 2026
Overcoming the inertness of the C-NH2 bond in heterocyclic amines remains a fundamental challenge in synthetic chemistry. Here, we report the first direct hydrazine substitution of a heterocyclic amine,...
On the prediction of the peak overpressure of ground reflected wave using a physics-informed weighted neural network
Available online 15 April 2026
Accurately estimating the parameters of explosion shock waves is crucial for explosion hazard assessment and blast-resistant structure design. Traditional simulation methods, such as computational fluid...
Core-shell-shell Mg0.5Al0.5B2-based energetic composite with dual-stage energy release and reduced sensitivity
Available online 15 April 2026
High-performance energetic materials with rapid ignition, efficient heat release, and enhanced safety are urgently needed in propulsion and precision strike systems. Herein, a Mg0.5Al0.5B2-based core-shell-shell...
Nitrogen connectivity-dependent decomposition mechanisms of bistetrazole derivatives: Insight from DFT and coupled cluster calculations
Available online 8 April 2026
Bistetrazoles present a promising class of polynitrogen energetic materials. To investigate the relationship between nitrogen chain configuration and thermal decomposition behavior, this work employs...
Exploring Co3O4@NiMoO4 for the photoelectrocatalytic synthesis of energetic 5,5′-azotetrazole disodium salt
Available online 4 April 2026
The green synthesis of energetic materials (EMs) is a challenging and critical research direction. Herein, we develop a Co3O4@ NiMoO4 heterojunction photoanode for the photoelectrocatalytic (PEC) oxidation...
Synthesis of polycyclic hydrocarbon high-density aviation fuel via one-pot alkyation/hydrogenation by acetic acid modified HY-20 and Pd/C
Available online 2 April 2026
High-density aviation fuel is a kind of liquid propellant that is widely used in the aerospace industry, with significant applications in both civil and military fields. In the study, a series of polycyclic...
Effect of transition metal oxides (CuO, Fe2O3, Bi2O3) on the combustion and thermal decomposition of potassium nitrate-based molecular perovskite energetic material
Available online 1 April 2026
Ammonium perchlorate (AP)-based molecular perovskite energetic materials have attracted widespread interest due to their superior detonation properties. However, environmental concerns regarding perchlorate...