Femtosecond laser fabrication of cross-scale pre-microcracks in PBX: Toward accurate fracture toughness determination
December 2026
The reliable measurement of fracture toughness (KIC) in polymer-bonded explosives (PBX) is critical for advancing material science, but has long been hindered by the difficulty in creating pre-cracks...
Designing coupling reaction of aluminum with fluorine and oxygen to tune combustion reaction and energy output
December 2026
Aluminum (Al) has been wildly applied in energy, chemical industry and aerospace due to its appropriate reaction kinetics and readily availability, however, a huge issue is incomplete combustion reaction...
Initial reaction pathways of anhydrous hydrazine deflagration: insights from Ab initio molecular dynamics and coupled stimuli experiments
December 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,...
Fabrication and regulation of combustion properties for Al-Li composite fuel utilizing copper perfluorooctanoate in solid propellant
December 2026
Alloy based composite fuel has been widely studied for its higher combustion effect and energy release, compared with traditional metal fuels. The doping of organometallic salt was the key to facilitating...
Exploring Co3O4@NiMoO4 for the photoelectrocatalytic synthesis of energetic 5,5′-azotetrazole disodium salt
December 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...
Screening of natural deep eutectic solvents and their application in FOX-7 recrystallization
December 2026
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...
Comprehensive kinetic study and shelf-life prediction of melt-cast insensitive explosive composition
December 2026
In recent years, insensitive explosives have gained extensive attention for their unique ability to combine high operational performance with superior safety properties. This work sheds light on DNAN-based...
Core-shell-shell Mg0.5Al0.5B2-based energetic composite with dual-stage energy release and reduced sensitivity
December 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...
Hydrophobic-modified fuel for dual-stress resistance: Al@FAS-17/CuO/PVDF-based nano composite energetic films with superior anti-aging properties
December 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...
Facile sol-gel synthesis of Al@PTFE core-shell powders for enhanced curing depth in UV-curing-assisted direct ink writing of composite solid propellants
December 2026
UV-curing-assisted direct ink writing (DIW) is an established additive manufacturing technique for composite solid propellants, facilitating the development aerospace propulsion systems. However, direct...
Synthesis of polycyclic hydrocarbon high-density aviation fuel via one-pot alkyation/hydrogenation by acetic acid modified HY-20 and Pd/C
December 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...
Atomic–scale insights into the ignition and combustion behavior of PVDF–modified ANPs at varying oxidation depths
December 2026
Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), a fluorinated polymer characterized by high fluorine content and thermal stability, has proven effective in enhancing the combustion performance of aluminum nanoparticles...
A review on packing characteristics of explosives: Recent advances and future perspectives
December 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...
Stability of poly(p-phenylenediamine) on nitrocellulose prepared by spiral gas-solid two-phase flow-assisted mechanochemistry
December 2026
In this work, the application of poly(p-phenylenediamine) (PpPD) as a potential propellant stabilizer is reported for the first time, and establish a solvent-free, continuous, and efficient mechanochemical...
A post-combustion reaction model for aluminum in thermobaric effects field
December 2026
The post-combustion effect is recognized as a critical factor responsible for the sustained high temperature and slow pressure decay in the blast field of thermobaric explosives. Focusing on CL-20 based...
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December 2026
Reliable TD-DFT prediction of NIR absorption in laser-sensitive energetic complexes: Benchmarking and excitation analysis
Available online 23 October 2026
Laser-sensitive primary explosives provide enhanced safety through precise ignition control compared to conventional thermal ignition. As the availability of stable near-infrared (NIR) laser sources...
The difurazanopyrazine scaffold and its tailored targeted energetic melt-castable, ultra-thermally stable and high-energy explosive derivatives
Available online 23 October 2026
Conventional energetic materials like hexanitrostilbene (HNS), trinitrotoluene (TNT), and hexogen (RDX) face significant limitations in terms of thermal stability, environmental impact, and safety....
DAP-4-Based metal stearate composites with improved thermal decomposition and mechanical safety
Available online 17 October 2026
To simultaneously improve the thermal-decomposition characteristics and safety performance of DAP-4, DAP-4/cobalt stearate and DAP-4/zinc stearate composites were fabricated via in situ synthesis and...
Solvent-Free crystal structure of TYX-3: A Push-pull zwitterionic architecture harmonizing high energy, low sensitivity and thermal stability
Available online 8 October 2026
The “impossible triangle” of energetic materials, which demands the simultaneous achievement of high energy, low sensitivity, and thermal stability, has been challenged by TYX-3, a zwitterionic fused-ring...
Mechanistic study of microstructural evolution during water suspension granulation of ultrafine HNS
Available online 3 October 2026
Water suspension granulation is a key route for preparing ultrafine hexanitrostilbene (HNS)-based polymer-bonded explosive (PBX) molding powders. However, the microstructural evolution during this process...
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...