Storage stability and safe storage life assessments of gradiently denitrated spherical gun propellants
Available online 30 September 2024
As a new type of gun propellant, Gradiently denitrated spherical gun propellants (GDSP) demonstrate excellent progressive combustion performance and clean combustion performance. However, its unknown...
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Quantitatively determining melting properties for energetic compounds via knowledge-infused molecular graphs and interpretable deep learning
Available online 13 September 2024
The melting properties of energetic compounds are critical to their performances, but challenges persist in understanding the molecular features and design strategies that drive these properties. Integrating...
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Construction of fused N-oxide via in situ ring closure strategy: New pathway to high energy low sensitivity energetic compounds
Available online 12 September 2024
A mild and efficient way to form fused N→O moiety by in situ ring closure reaction was proposed and studied. Compared with other methods to synthesize fused N-oxides, the new strategy is much safer...
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Micromechanical models and experiments for diffractive elastic constants of TATB-based polymer-bonded explosives
Available online 12 September 2024
TATB-based polymer-bonded explosives (PBXs) exhibit intricate internal stress distributions due to crystal anisotropy. When diffraction techniques are employed to measure these internal residual stresses,...
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Shock reaction model for impact energy release behavior of Al/PTFE reactive material
Available online 12 September 2024
Metal/polymer reactive materials are inert under normal temperature and pressure conditions and possess a certain level of structural strength, allowing them to be fabricated into components such as...
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Chemical reaction mechanisms and models of energetic materials: A perspective
Available online 10 September 2024
Energetic materials (EMs) are a kind of metastable functional materials with certain potential barriers, overcoming which can quickly release the energy stored in EMs. A thorough understanding of reaction...
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Targeted nano-energetic material exploration through active learning algorithm implementation
Available online 7 September 2024
This paper presents an active learning-based method designed to guide experiments towards user-defined specific regions, termed ”regions of interest,” within vast and multi-dimensional thermite design...
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First Comprehensive Study of Energetic (Methoxy-NNO-azoxy)furazans: Novel Synthetic Route, Characterization, and Property Analysis
Available online 31 August 2024
This paper provides the first in-depth study of energetic methoxy-NNO-azoxy compounds. 3-Amino-4-(methoxy-NNO-azoxy)furazan (7) is a useful precursor to a number of high-enthalpy substituted (methoxy-NNO-azoxy)furazans...
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Construction and combustion behavior of horizontal two-dimension combustion networks of boron-metal oxides
Available online 30 August 2024
In order to break through the top-down combustion mode brought by the traditional pillars, it is explored to explore the exploration of delay composition array construction in two-dimensional dimensions....
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Synthesis and characterization of amphoteric salts and azo-bridged heat-resistant explosives with a 1,2,4-triazole framework
Available online 30 August 2024
The formation of anions and cations from amphoteric compounds is an effective method to adjust the properties of amphoteric energetic materials, but there are few reports in the field of energetic materials....
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Nitrogen-rich skeleton reassembled ECOFs as energetic materials with low sensitivities and good corrosion resistance
Available online 17 August 2024
Corrosion between energetic materials and metal containers can accelerate material aging and failure, significantly affecting the safety, reliability, and lifespan of ammunition systems. To address...
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On-site trace detection of explosives: From ultra-sensitive SERS to integrated detection technology
Available online 12 August 2024
In light of escalating global tensions and the persistent frequency of terrorist incidents, explosives have caused unpredictable serious environmental problems in the worldwide. The imperative for rapid,...
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Construction of electrochemical flow reactor: Static mixing and micro-cell for dehydrogenation oxidation from TNT to 2,2′,4,4′,6,6′-hexanitrostilbene
Available online 12 August 2024
From the electrochemical synthesis in beakers to the application of electrochemical reactors, flow electrosynthesis has become more and more prominent in the field of organic synthesis. But for multi-feed...
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Amphoteric feature of 3,5-diamino-6-hydroxy-2-oxide-4-nitropyrimidone and its highly-stable energetic anionic salts
Available online 22 July 2024
Most energetic molecules can only form cations or anions, limiting the structural diversity and performance regulation. In this study, we have presented the interesting amphoteric feature of 3,5-diamino-6-hydroxy-2-oxide-4-nitropyrimidone...
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Anisotropic shock response in oriented omnidirectional TATB supercells based on reactive molecular dynamics simulations
Available online 18 July 2024
1,3,5-Triamino-2,4,6-trinitrobenzene (TATB) is a highly insensitive energetic material used in applications where extreme safety is required primarily. Ensuring the safe use of TATB as planned relies...
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A high density and low sensitivity carrier explosive promising to replace TNT: 3-Bromo-5-fluoro-2,4,6-trinitroanisole
June 2024
To address the issues of high saturated vapor pressure, high toxicity, and high viscosity of TNT, this article used a chemical method to synthesize a new carrier explosive BFTNAN. The prepared samples...
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Advancements in methodologies and techniques for the synthesis of energetic materials: A review
June 2024
Recent years have witnessed significant advancements in methodologies and techniques for the synthesis of energetic materials, which are expected to shape future manufacturing and applications. Techniques...
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Technologies for room-temperature self-healing polymer materials and their applications in energetic materials
June 2024
Energetic materials are the energy materials used by weaponry to accomplish launch, propulsion, and destruction. However, during manufacture, storage and use, they may be damaged and form microcracks...
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Research progress and prospect of explosive crystallization (2022-present)
June 2024
To meet the requirements of explosives in military and civilian fields, researchers are committed to improving the comprehensive performance of explosives. The performance of explosive crystals can...
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Enhancing the mechanical properties of TATB-based PBXs through strong hydrogen bonding interactions
June 2024
Interfacial strength is a key factor affecting the mechanical properties of materials. This study aims to enhance the mechanical properties of energetic polymer bonded explosives (PBXs) by modifying...
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Time for mixing: Mixed dicationic energetic salts based on methylene bridged 4-hydroxy-3,5-dinitropyrazole and tetrazole for tunable performance
June 2024
Various types of materials have been explored in the pursuit of high energy density materials (HEDMs) that have balanced energy and stability. Among them, energetic salts show numerous advantages, such...
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Low-temperature rheological properties and viscosity equation of Al/HTPB suspension system
June 2024
The rheological behavior of propellant slurries is crucial for ensuring the feasibility of the 3D printing process, controlling print quality, regulating performance, and simulating predictions. However,...
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A new crystal form of Hx2TNBI·2H2O through solvent-induced crystallization
June 2024
Polymorphism is universal in energetic materials (EMs), which is originated from the differences of molecular conformers and stacking mode. The polymorphic transition may lead to the change of crystal...
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Bio-inspired design of PTFE/B energetic materials with high reactivity and flexibility
June 2024
Although new-type energetic materials have been investigated extensively, there is a challenge on how to integrate energy density and mechanical properties of energetic materials simultaneously. Herein,...
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