Research progress of molecular perovskite as a new platform for multicomponent energetic crystals
Available online 2 September 2026
Perovskite energetic materials (PEMs) are new kinds of energetic compounds with ordered crystal structure and high energy density. In recent years, it has been widely concerned because of its unique...
Construction of one-dimensional ultra heat-resistant perovskite energetic material via dimethyl passivation of labile N–H bonds
Available online 19 August 2026
Perovskite energetic materials (PEMs) featuring the ABX3 architecture enable rational design through independent tuning of the A, B and X-site, and mono-methylation of A-site has been verified to enhance...
Metal and alloy based energetic materials from preparation to application
Available online 7 August 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...
Experimental study on NH4H2PO4 suppressant for suppressing gasoline-air mixture deflagration in end-vented elongated vessel
Available online 4 July 2026
This study investigates the deflagration suppression efficiency and underlying mechanisms of NH4H2PO4 suppressant in suppressing gasoline-air mixture deflagration in end-vented elongated vessel, using...
Thermal response and heat Transfer–Reaction coupling of HNS small-scale charges during programmed-heating cook-off
Available online 1 July 2026
Programmed-heating cook-off tests and numerical simulations were conducted to investigate the thermal response of HNS small-scale charges under the coupled effects of charge size, heating rate, and...
Improving secondary thermal conduction networks of polymer bonded explosives via covalent and non-covalent interactions
June 2026
Improving the thermal conductivity of polymer-bonded explosives (PBXs) is an important way to enhance the resultant adaptability of PBXs. This study aimed to optimize the secondary thermal conductivity...
Panoramic deformation measurement of HMX compaction process via mirror assisted multi-view digital image correlation method
June 2026
The sealed loading environment during the compaction process prevents the mechanical behavior of cyclotetramethylenetetranitramine (HMX) under compression from being fully understood. Elucidating the...
Increased formation of higher-valence nitrogen oxides: The catalytic effect of altered cobalt-loaded carbon on the thermal decomposition of ammonium perchlorate
June 2026
Adding catalysts to regulate the thermal decomposition of ammonium perchlorate (AP) is an essential strategy for enhancing the combustion performance of propellants. In this study, a carbon-loaded Co...
Trifunctional synergy of CuFe2O4 as oxidizer, catalyzer and microwave sensitizer in Ti-based pyrotechnics: Low ignition latency and superior combustion
June 2026
Microwave ignition (MWI) technology enables synchronized large-area multi-point ignition, multi-pulse operation, higher combustion temperature and efficiency, and dynamic thrust modulation through microwave...
Reactive molecular dynamics study on the fluorination combustion mechanism of Al particles in CF4
June 2026
Combustion of Al in F-containing oxidants possesses some attractive advantages on improving combustion efficiency; however, the mechanism therein has not been fully clarified yet. This study employs...
Preparation and characterization of energetic nichrome firing based on Al/CuO energetic ink jet printing
June 2026
With the development of Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) technology, the manufacture of energy conversion elements with metal bridge membranes is becoming more mature, which can be applied in...
Multilayer coating of spherical gun propellants via fluidized bed techniques: Enhanced combustion performance and storage stability
June 2026
To address key challenges of conventional spherical gun propellants, including inconsistent energy release, harmful gas emissions, and long-term storage instability, this study utilizes fluidized bed...
Internal standard-assisted ab initio MD simulation for comparative thermal stability and decomposition mechanisms of energetic materials
June 2026
Thermal stability is one of the most important and fundamental properties of energetic molecules, and still suffers from many challenges in theoretical evaluation prior to experiment determination....
Interpretable machine learning for predicting electric spark sensitivity of energetic compounds via molecular and instrument descriptors
June 2026
Accidental ignition of energetic compounds by electrostatic discharge poses significant safety risks, highlighting the need for precise prediction of electric spark sensitivity. Here we develop a novel...
Transfer learning-enabled density prediction model for energetic molecule screening
June 2026
Identifying candidates with high crystal density using Quantitative Structure-Performance Relationship (QSPR) models is a primary task in screening energetic molecules. However, due to the scarcity...
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June 2026