Electrochemical synthesis of energetic materials: A green revolution from mechanism to application
September 2026
A novel dual-functional EMOFs containing azide ligands: Synergistic enhancement on ignition and combustion properties of boron powders
September 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...
Synthesis and properties of a novel cage-like energetic compound 8,8,9,9-tetranitro-2,4,10-trioxaadamantan-6-yl nitrate
September 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...
Thermal behavior of nitro-, amino-, and azo-phenylfuroxans
September 2026
4-Nitro-3-phenylfuroxan (1), 4-amino-3-phenylfuroxan (2), and 4,4’-azo-3,3’-diphenylfuroxan (3) were synthesized using previously described methods and their thermochemical characteristics were experimentally...
Electrocatalytic N=N coupling reaction mechanism on the Ni-based catalysts: A density functional theoretical study
September 2026
Although electrocatalytic synthesis represents a promising frontier in energetic materials (EMs) development, the mechanistic understanding of the underlying catalytic processes remains elusive, posing...
Electrochemically driving C-C coupling of the pyrimidine ring via C-H activation for constructing the energetic skeleton
September 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...
A nitrene strategy for the intermolecular thermolytic cyclization of o-nitroazide to fused pyrazolotriazine
September 2026
Thermolysis is a promising synthetic strategy for compounds inaccessible by direct methods. Herein, a thermolytic cyclization of a pyrazole-based o-nitroazide 3 in weak acids led to the formation of...
Ultra-high energetic covalent CON polymeric structures from first-principles investigations
September 2026
CON polymeric structures are promising high-energy-density materials. Six new CON polymeric structures (P-3m1-C3O3N, Cm-C2O2N, Cmca–CON2, Amm2-CON3, Amm2-CON4 and C2/m-CON5) with the novel 1D chain,...
Facile access to pyrazolo[3,4-d][1,2,3]triazine-2-oxide-based heat-resistant energetic materials via a C-N bridging strategy
September 2026
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...
Electrochemical nitration to synthesize 1,3,4- trinitropyrazole
September 2026
To explore a sustainable nitration method for energetic materials, thereby mitigating the risks associated with the use of strong acids and oxidants typically employed in conventional synthesis. The...
A state-of-the-art review of hydroxylammonium nitrate (HAN)-based gelled propellants
September 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...
Nitraminepyrazole ligand boosting ignition and catalytic performance of energetic complexes
September 2026
The development of energetic combustion catalysts as combustion catalysts for ammonium perchlorate (AP) has aroused increasing interest in recent years. In this work, five energetic complexes (1–5)...
Preparation of hydroxylammonium pentazolate composite microspheres with effective anti-hygroscopicity and their safety
September 2026
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...
Octahydrotriborate (B3H8) based hypergolic ionic liquids as ultra-fastignition propellant fuels with superior decomposition efficiency
September 2026
Hypergolic ionic liquids (HILs) have been investigated to replace traditional toxic hydrazine fuels. Among numerous HILs, borohydride ionic liquids have demonstrated excellent ignition performance and...
Electrochemically facilitated synthesis of 3,3′-diamino-4,4′-azofurazan (DAAF) catalyzed by reduced graphene oxide (rGO): Enhanced efficiency and mechanistic insights
September 2026
The conventional synthesis of azofurazan-based energetic materials relies on rigorous conditions, including high-temperature and the use of strong oxidizing agents (KMnO4/H+). These disadvantages result...
Sustainable electrosynthesis of energetic materials: Molecular precision to industrial adaptation - progress and limitations
September 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...
Synthesis and ionic assembly of 3-methyl-4-nitro-5- (trinitromethyl) isoxazole (MNTI): Exploring a promising melt-cast explosive candidate
September 2026
Poor thermal stability is an inherent drawback of trinitromethyl-derived energetic compounds, and improving their thermal stability remains a core research focus in this field. This study reports the...
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September 2026
Constructing Hydrogen-bond network through vicinal amino-nitro and hydroxyl-nitro structure on the fused ring to synthesize heat-resistant explosives
Available online 1 August 2026
Heat-resistant energetic materials that combine excellent thermal stability, high energetic performance, and low sensitivity remain a significant challenge. We constructed vicinal amino-nitro and hydroxy-nitro...
Time-resolved microwave rayleigh scattering diagnostics of electron density in plasma generated by detonation of microscale explosive charges
Available online 30 July 2026
Explosion plasma, as an intermediate state generated during explosive detonation, has attracted extensive attention due to its role in electromagnetic radiation and its influence on the detonation process....
Recent progress in green primary explosives: Synthesis, structure, and performances
Available online 29 July 2026
In recent years, green primary explosives combining high performance with environmental friendliness have emerged as a focal point in the field of energetic materials. This review systematically explores...
Molecular generation and its applications in energetic molecule design: Advances, opportunities, and challenges
Available online 29 July 2026
Energetic molecules (EMs) are strategically important for national defense, aerospace engineering, and industrial blasting. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) enables efficient chemical space exploration...
Understanding the role of ceric ammonium nitrate (CAN) in low-burning mixed nitrate ester propellants
Available online 16 July 2026
In this study, the effect of ceric ammonium nitrate (CAN) as a lead-free additive on the combustion and thermal behavior of mixed nitrate ester propellant (MNP) was investigated. CAN was added to the...
Electrospray fabrication and performance tailoring of CBNT/CL-20/EC composite energetic microspheres
Available online 16 July 2026
Micro-nano composite energetic materials offer advantages such as high specific surface area, enhanced reactivity, and elevated surface energy. Through multiscale structural design and component coordination,...
Controlled assembly and microscale energy release characteristics of nTi@TP-AP-HPMC based energetic microporous arrays
Available online 9 July 2026
Metastable intermolecular composite (MIC) is an energetic material characterized by high reaction kinetics. However, the reaction rate of powder-integrated MIC composites often drops drastically due...