Mathematical model of the ignition of a gel organic fuel droplet interacting with a pool of nitric acid
Available online 16 June 2026
•Mathematical model for gel TMEDA ignition upon contact with WFNA was developed.•Model predicts temperature, concentration fields and ignition delay times.•Numerical results agree with experimental...
From N-amino to N-azo derivatives: Influence of the structure of isomeric azo derivatives of dinitropyrazoles on their decomposition and combustion mechanism
Available online 14 June 2026
•It is hypothesized that the rate-limiting step of 1,1′-azobis(dinitropyrazole)s is the isomerization of the azo groups from the trans-form to the less stable cis-form.•The study of the combustion of...
PANI/Co3O4 Nanocomposite for Room-Temperature CH4 and CO Sensing
Available online 14 June 2026
Methane (CH4) and carbon monoxide (CO) are key gases associated with combustion processes, fire hazards, and fuel leakage events, making their early detection at room temperature critically important...
3D-Printed Cellular Reinforcements: Mechanical and Ballistic Responses of Paraffin-Based Armored Grains
Available online 4 June 2026
•3D-printed PLA cellular reinforcements are embedded in macro-crystalline paraffin armored grains.•Four reinforcement architectures (gyroid, Schwarz-P, straight and twisted honeycombs) are systematically...
Response and Safety Evaluation of high Explosives Under Low Velocity Impact: Testing and Modeling
Available online 3 June 2026
The ignition of high explosives, under low impact velocity has been focused for decades. In these years, novel experimental methods with in-situ visualization techniques, have been developed to understand...
Tris(2,2,2-trinitroethyl) orthoformate (TNEF): A Promising Halogen-Free CHNO Oxidizer for Advanced Solid Propellant Applications
Available online 3 June 2026
Tris(2,2,2-trinitroethyl) orthoformate (TNEF) has attracted increasing attention as a halogen-free CHNO-based oxidizer for advanced solid propellant applications. In contrast to conventional oxidizers...
Reduce the Charge Accumulation of Energetic Powder Based on Electrostatic Neutralization: Computational and Experimental Study
Available online 27 May 2026
Charge accumulation in powder particles often induces agglomeration, wall sticking, and other phenomena, which can significantly compromise production efficiency, storage stability, and operational...
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...