Impact of temperature and humidity on the thermal decomposition behavior and the ignition characteristics of Si-based pyrotechnic delay composition
February 2026
This study focuses on analyzing the degradation, ignition, and combustion behavior of a silicon (Si)-based pyrotechnic delay mixture. A comparative analysis is conducted between a fresh sample and one...
Qualitatively correlating molecular dynamics simulations and experimental determination of the thermal stability of energetic compounds
February 2026
Thermal stability is both a fundamental property and an important performance of energetic compounds, and is prone to be understood and predicted by molecular dynamics simulations; still, it is faced...
Exploring the effect of kraft lignin on the stability and decomposition kinetics of nitrated cellulose carbamate
February 2026
This study systematically investigated the stability and thermo-kinetic properties of a high-energy-density nitrated cellulose carbamate (NCC) system stabilized with Kraft lignin. The performance of...
Study on the influence of temperature and compressive stress on mechanical properties of porous propellants with special shapes
February 2026
The mechanical properties of new propellants are an important basis for studying the internal stress propagation and damage mechanism of barreled weapons during use. Taking the porous special-shaped...
The polyurethane elastomer-based PBX with excellent cyclic manufacturing performance
February 2026
•A PBX using thermoplastic polyurethane as a binder has been developed.•The thermoplastic PBX charge column is dense, with good mechanical properties.•Thermoplastic PBX has good cyclic manufacturing...
JWL equation of state parameters for ideal detonation: A comparative study of literature reports, theoretical derivation, and artificial neural network prediction
February 2026
The Jones-Wilkins-Lee (JWL) equation of state (EOS) is widely used for interpreting the energy release during explosive detonation. Focused on the ideal detonation of high explosives, an artificial...
Unleashing the power of deep learning: A novel approach for defect detection in solid rocket motor
February 2026
High-Energy Materials (HEMs), particularly those integral to solid rocket motors are linchpins of mission success and safety. Detecting defects within a solid rocket motor is challenging but crucial...
Enhancing energetic features of HTPB binder through nitro-functionalization and nitrocellulose doping
February 2026
This study presents a double modification strategy to enhance hydroxyl‑terminated polybutadiene (HTPB) properties as an energetic binder. HTPB was chemically nitrated to obtain nitro-HTPB (NHTPB), then...
Synthesis of melt-castable gem-dinitro derivatives of 4,5,6,7-tetrahydrobenzofurazan and its N-oxide
February 2026
The synthesis of energetic compounds of the gem-dinitrocarbocycle family, furazan and furoxan fused to dinitrocyclohexane, is reported. The construction of the gem-dinitro moiety was achieved by nitration...
Investigation of the initiatory reactivity of polynitro -amines and -arenes via X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy
February 2026
•Binding energies in relation to primary homolysis X-NO2 bonds (X = C or N)•Length of the longest X-NO2 bond in relation to binding energies•Binding energies N1s (N-NO2) & O1s (NO2) related to impact...
Effect of Titanium Dioxide on the Burning Rate and Agglomeration Parameters of Aluminized Composite Propellant
Available online 29 January 2026
The combustion characteristics of composite propellants based on ammonium perchlorate, aluminum powder, active binder, and optionally a modifier additive – titanium dioxide of various types in an amount...
Simulation and Experimental Study of an Integrated Static-Dynamic Mixer for Gradient Printing of Energetic Materials
Available online 28 January 2026
Gradient printing of energetic materials represents a pivotal approach for achieving tunable power output in advanced weapon systems. This study designed an integrated static-dynamic(S-D) mixer to address...
The Synthesis and Properties of Difluoroamino-derivatized and Fluorodinitro-derivatized Energetic Compounds
Available online 24 January 2026
Fluorodinitro and difluoroamino groups, as important fluorine-containing functional groups, have garnered significant attention in recent years due to high density, high oxygen content, and ability...
Study of Photocatalytic Properties of Titanium Dioxide in Various Media (Review)
Available online 23 January 2026
A short review of the application of the titanium dioxide photocatalytic properties has been carried out. Special attention is given to experiments on the purification and disinfection of air from organic...
Effect of Li doping on the ignition and combustion performance of Al-2B alloy powders
Available online 22 January 2026
The energy release of boron (B) is limited by the surface oxide layer generated during the combustion process. Al-B alloy powder serves as a common and promising modification method; however, the energy...
Effects of binder systems on the 3D printability and combustion performance of Al/AP energetic composites
Available online 20 January 2026
In order to investigate the influence of different binder systems on the adaptability to 3D printing processes and combustion performance, this study selected hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene (HTPB)...
Modeling of Sustainable B/B4C/Bi2O3 Pyrotechnic Compositions Using RSM
Available online 19 January 2026
Pyrotechnic compositions are energetic materials with highly application-specific formulations, whose combustion behavior remains difficult to mathematically model due to complex multivariate interactions....
Ignition and combustion characteristics of gel TMEDA and liquid WFNA in a hypergolic system
Available online 19 January 2026
•Hypothesis was formulated for ignition and combustion mechanism of TMEDA and WFNA•Increasing fuel particle fall height reduces the ignition delay time•Ignition delay time and burnout time reduced with...
Enhance the fracture toughness of RDX-based propellant: design of mussel-activated RDX surface functionalized coating
Available online 16 January 2026
•The fracture toughness of nitramine propellant was effectively improved by RDX surface functionalized coating design.•The interface interaction can be regulated by controlling the particle size of...
A high energetic cocrystal with extremely similar molecular structures
Available online 16 January 2026
•A large block-shaped energetic cocrystal of 1,3,5,7-tetranitro-1,3,5,7-tetraazacyclootane (HMX) and its key precursor and structural analogue 1-nitroso-3,5,7-trinitro-1,3,5,7-tetraazacyclootane (MNX)...
Micron and nano iron particles: Experimental investigation of size dependent combustion in ethanol slurries and bimetallic thermite
Available online 11 January 2026
•The study analyzes distinct combustion behaviors of micron- and nano-sized iron particles technology in ethanol and thermite.•Micron Fe in ethanol forms porous shells, enhancing burning.•Nano Fe enables...
3D Printing and Performance Study of CL-20-based Composite Energetic Materials with PVA/PAA/M-PTW Networks
Available online 9 January 2026
•Developed a PVA/PAA/M-PTW interpenetrating polymer network binder enabling strong, flexible, and safe CL-20-based composites.•Achieved precise 3D structuring of energetic materials via direct ink writing...
Impact of Particle Size Gradation on the Performance of Nitroguanidine Gun Propellants
Available online 9 January 2026
•High-performance propellants were prepared by using NQ with different particle size gradations.•The mechanical properties of NQ was studied by different methods.•An impressive enhancement mechanism...
NTB – a Green Energetic Molecule with Extreme Performance
Available online 5 January 2026
•NTB (bis[2,2-dinitro-2-(5-nitrotetrazol-2-yl)ethyl]nitramide) emerges as a green energetic compound capable of theoretically surpassing the 10,000 m/s detonation velocity threshold, reaching an estimated...
Micro-Explosion and Recycling of an Iron-Ethanol-Kerosene Slurry Fuel
Available online 5 January 2026
•Kerosene coating delays Fe oxidation by up to ∼95°C.•5 wt% ethanol triples burn rate, halves combustion time.•Micro-explosions peak at ∼19,707 s⁻¹ in 10 µm slurries.•Closed loop: burn → H₂ reduce → FAST...