GENERALIZED DEPENDENCE OF CRITICAL DETONATION DIAMETER ON DENSITY FOR HETEROGENEOUS EXPLOSIVES
Available online 21 May 2026
•The experimental dependences of the critical diameter on density for heterogeneous, monomolecular high explosives (HE) and explosive mixtures adopt a "U"- shaped form.•There is an quadratic equation...
A Novel 5/6-Fused Ring Framework for High-Energy, Low-Sensitivity Energetic Compounds
Available online 21 May 2026
5/6-fused ring compounds show great potential in balancing the sensitivity and energy of energetic compounds. In this work, a novel 5/6-fused ring framework was successfully constructed through a simple...
Ignition and combustion performance of B@Ni composites: Insights from experiment and simulation aspects
Available online 20 May 2026
Boron (B) has the problems of high ignition temperature and incomplete combustion, resulting in low energy release rate and low combustion efficiency. This work demonstrates that Ni deposition on the...
Low-cost synthesis, hypergolicity and combustion characteristics of 1-allyl-3-methylimidazolium dicyanamide/triethylamine-borane complex blend fuels
Available online 16 May 2026
The development of green, high-performance hypergolic fuels as alternatives to toxic hydrazine derivatives remains a critical challenge for next-generation liquid propulsion systems. In this study,...
Mechanical Properties and Constitutive Model study of a GAP-Based Energetic Thermoplastic Elastomer
Available online 16 May 2026
•A viscoelastic model to predict the mechanical properties in a wide temperature range and strain rate of GAP-ETPE is developed.with a high accuracy (>95%)in the high-elasticity region and transition...
Rational Design of Al@PVDF@HMX Composite Energetic Material Exhibits Ultra-high Heat of Explosion
Available online 12 May 2026
Enhancing the combustion efficiency of aluminum (Al) is a crucial research direction for solid propellants. Constructing an efficient fuel-oxidizer interaction environment through interfacial regulation...
Interfacial Intermetallic Reaction for Oxide Layer Fragmentation: A Coating Strategy towards Aluminum-Based Energetic Materials
Available online 5 May 2026
•Al@Ni, Al@Cu, and Al@Zn were investigated as fuel elements in thermites.•Al@Cu/MoO3 exhibits the most significant improvement in overall performance.•Ignition delay is reduced due to improved heat...
The DNTF coated by three polymers with enhanced thermal safety, combustion properties and decreased sensitivity
April 2026
•Three polymers coated flower-ball shaped 3,4-dinitrofurazanfuroxan (DNTF) composites were prepared using different method.•The direct method was proved to have better coating effect.•The thermal safety...
Hollow porous ADN microspheres fabricated via SFD-based microdroplet freezing templating: significant improvements in safety and combustion performance
April 2026
Ammonium dinitramide (ADN), as a novel oxidizer characterized by high energy density, low signature, and environmental friendliness, exhibits significant application potential in composite solid propellants....
Dynamically cross-linked CL-20-based energetic films: A high-adhesion solution for PyroMEMS
April 2026
The development of miniaturized, flexible MEMS pyrotechnic devices necessitates advanced fabrication techniques. Herein, a strategy is reported that leverages the integration of ink-jet printing and...
Current state of knowledge on the sensitivity of polynitro compounds to electric spark
April 2026
•Discharge through an air gap negates the sensitivity to an electrical spark.•Electron enter into the reaction centre requires sample contact with the electrodes.•Electrosplitting of the compound with...
Achieving efficient sustainable stabilizers for nitrocellulose-based propellants: A comprehensive review
April 2026
Stabilizers are critical additives used to ensure long-term storage stability and safe usage of nitrocellulose-based propellants (NCBPs) by mitigating their inherent chemical instability. However, conventional...
Isomerism-driven design of unsymmetric triazine-based energetic materials: Unlocking enhanced energetic performance, safety and stability
April 2026
•Underscoring the significance of structural isomerism in energetic materials for adjusting energy content and stability.•Design of environmentally benign nitrogen-rich CHNO-based energetic materials.•Designed...
Thermal properties and detonation parameters of modified low-sensitive explosive composition
April 2026
•A novel low-sensitive explosive composition (LSX) has been synthesized.•LSX exhibited eutectic behavior and released more energy during its decomposition.•LSX has lower sensitivity to different stimuli...
Micron and nano iron particles: Experimental investigation of size dependent combustion in ethanol slurries and bimetallic thermite
April 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...
Plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposited films on aluminum nanoparticles for enhanced oxidative heat release, extended shelf life, and better dispersion stability
April 2026
This study explores the use of Plasma-Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition (PECVD) to apply coatings from six different organic precursors onto aluminum nanoparticles (Al NPs). The goal is to improve...
Minimum burning pressure test of bulk emulsion for the purpose of introducing UN test into JIS
April 2026
The authors performed minimum burning pressure (MBP) test on ammonium nitrate emulsions (ANEs) to validate the test procedure for incorporating the United Nations (UN) 8(e) test into the Japanese Industrial...
IR Thermography of Methane Combustion Process in External Electric Field of Various Intensities
Available online 25 April 2026
•The methane flame plume changes in temperature when exposed to electric fields of varying intensities;•Temperature pulsation amplitude decreases when exposed to an external electric field of up to...
Isomeric energetic biocidal compounds derivates from methylene bridged nitro-iodopyrazoles
Available online 24 April 2026
Isomerization is an attractive strategy to manipulate the properties of compounds by keeping the same molecular formula. Herein, we present the preparation of five bis(nitro-iodopyrazole)methanes isomers...
Preparation and Interfacial Enhancement of Polyether-Modified HTPB-Based Polyurethane Based on Step-Growth Polymerization and Microphase Structure Control
Available online 23 April 2026
To improve the interfacial performance between hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene (HTPB)-based polyurethanes and polar propellants, this study addresses the intrinsic polarity mismatch between the two...
Effect of Polytetrafluoroethylene on Combustion of Boron Powder Prepared by Emulsion-Assisted Milling
Available online 23 April 2026
Spherical composite powders combining boron and 5 wt% polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) with particle sizes around 10 µm were prepared by emulsion-assisted milling (EAM). Powders were milled using either...
A novel five-coordinate Cu(II)-based primary explosive engineered by positional isomerism for laser ignition
Available online 20 April 2026
The development of green primary explosives that combine high energy with low sensitivity represents a central challenge in the field of energetic materials. This paper reports a novel energetic complex,...
Tuning energetic performance via isomerism: Trinitro 3,5-di(pyrazolyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazole isomers
Available online 20 April 2026
A series of six isomers was synthesized with three nitro groups at various positions on the 3,5-di(pyrazolyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazole framework, providing a representative set for evaluating the effects of...
Recent advances in the synthesis and performance of energetic cyclopropane fuels for spacecraft
Available online 17 April 2026
•This review provides the first summary of data on promising cyclopropane fuel for spacecraft.•The main methods for searching for highly efficient fuels were analyzed.•The main methods of synthesis...