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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Structural evolvement of 1-methyl-3,4,5-trinitropyrazole at high pressure
June 2024
Explosives, a type of energetic material (EM), face a high-pressure environment in the detonation process or under shock conditions. Determining their high-pressure behavior is critical to their explosion...
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Deprotonation-assisted electrochemical synthesis of copper nitrotriazole with excellent ignition performance
June 2024
Electrochemical synthesis serves as a green and efficient method with great application potential. However, it has not been extensively applied in the synthesis of energetic materials. Nitrogen-rich...
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Preparing HNS/n-Al heat-resistant microspheres with enhanced combustion performance using droplet microfluidic technology
June 2024
Reducing the formation of large carbon clusters during the combustion of energetic materials (EMs) and improving their comprehensive performance hold great significance. With fluororubber (F2604) as...
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June 2024
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Standardizing differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) thermal decomposition temperatures at various heating rates of an energetic material as a threshold one
Available online 29 June 2024
Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) test is capable of providing comprehensive data of peak temperature (, K) and onset temperature (, K) at various heating rates (β) and widely applied in the thermal...
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Synthesis and characterization of a new cage-like energetic compound 3,7-dinitrato-9-nitro-9-azanoradamantane
Available online 25 June 2024
Organic cage-like frameworks are important and versatile skeletons for developing prospective energetic compounds because of their high intrinsic density, symmetry, stability, and derivability. In this...
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Real-time X-ray diffraction measurement on laser shock-loaded hexanitrostilbene (HNS)
Available online 3 May 2024
Understanding the lattice evolution of hexanitrostilbene (HNS) is crucial for ensuring its safety and reliability under shock loading. However, the lack of in situ, real-time diagnostics has limited...
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Ferrocene-fullerene dyad as a novel burn rate modifier for propellants
March 2024
The burn rate of composite rocket propellants serves as a critical ballistic parameter in the construction of a rocket engine. Due to their large surface areas, carbon-based materials such as carbon...
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March 2024
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Azo-linked four-heterocyclic energetic molecule and its complexes: Exploring the important influence of conjugated planar structure on their crystal arrangement and stability
March 2024
Using two routes, this study designed and synthesized a novel azo-linked four-heterocyclic compound, 1,2-bis(5-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl) diazene (3, H4BTTD), with high yields. It corroborated...
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Stabilizer selection and formulation strategies for enhanced stability of single base nitrocellulose propellants: A review
March 2024
Stabilizers play a crucial role in preventing undesirable decomposition and degradation reactions of propellants, thus ensuring their long-term performance and safe storage. This review highlights recent...
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3,7-Dinitroimidazo[1,2-b]pyridazine-6,8-diamine: A promising building block for advanced heat-resistant and low-sensitivity energetic materials
March 2024
Constructing heat-resistant fused heterocyclic compounds is increasingly fascinating in the field of energetic materials due to their excellent energy, high thermal stability, and low sensitivity, as...
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Auto-ignition of ionic liquid fuels with hydrogen peroxide triggered by copper-containing liquid promoter
March 2024
Research into next-generation propellants with green fuel–oxidizer pairs to replace the currently used highly toxic hydrazine–N2O4 system has attracted widespread attention. Ionic liquids (ILs) and...
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