Thermal decomposition kinetics of the synthesis of Dinitroglycoluril
August 2026
Dinitroglycoluril (DNGU), as an energetic material with excellent insensitivity, low vulnerability, and high thermal stability, has been partially used as a substitute for RDX in Hexolit mixed explosives...
Evaluation of ignition performance and ignition enhancement strategies for gradiently denitrated spherical gun propellant
August 2026
Currently, gradiently denitrated spherical gun propellant (GDSP) has attracted significant attention due to its superior combustion progressivity and low muzzle smoke, demonstrating considerable application...
MMH/NTO liquid microthrusters for space propulsion: Progress, challenges, and emerging research directions
August 2026
Monomethylhydrazine (MMH) and nitrogen tetroxide (NTO) are widely utilized hypergolic bipropellants in spacecraft propulsion systems due to their reliable ignition characteristics, high specific impulse...
A green and environmentally friendly nitrocellulose/ethyl cellulose aqueous coating for enhancing the progressive combustion of gun propellants
August 2026
•An environmentally friendly NC/EC energetic aqueous coating system.•The synergistic effect of NC and EC to ensure both energy output and coating stability.•The coating layer demonstrates Grade 1 compatibility...
Frontiers and prospects of supercritical carbon dioxide in energetic materials: A review
August 2026
Energetic materials are pivotal in both civil and military sectors, where downsizing them to the nanoscale presents a promising strategy to mitigate sensitivity while enhancing energy release efficiency....
The modified Kamlet and Jacobs approach for rapidly predicting the equation of state and Chapman–Jouguet point of high explosives
August 2026
We propose here the modified Kamlet and Jacobs equation, RoseModKJ (Reparametrization of the slope for expansion adiabats), to predict the pressure at different relative volumes across the expansion...
A symmetrical nitrogen-rich tetrazole compound with low sensitivity and high gas output for double-base propellants
August 2026
This study presents a streamlined synthetic methodology for the construction of a tetrazole-based symmetrical nitrogen-rich compound, specifically N,N-bis((1H-tetrazol-5-yl)methyl)-1-((2H-tetrazol-5-yl)methyl)amine...
Salts of 3-nitro-4,5-dihydro-1,2,4-triazol-5-one with ammonia, hydrazine and hydroxylamine: Synthesis, spectral properties, crystal structure, and thermal decomposition processes
August 2026
•NTO salts have a complex character of the thermal decomposition process with many points of change of the reaction mechanism.•Under slow thermal action, most NTO salts tend to decompose to synthesis...
Bis([1,2,4]triazolo)[1,5-b:5′,1′-e][1,2,4,5]tetrazine: Reconsideration of an advanced energetic fused heterocycle and synthesis of azo derivatives as ultrahigh-temperature heat-resistant energetic materials
August 2026
•Two azo-coupled energetic compounds, ABATC and ABNTC, were synthesized, exhibiting a well-balanced combination of high energy density, thermal stability, and insensitivity.•The actual structure of...
On the physical chemistry of GSR formation: a qualitative experimental study carried out with inert precursors
August 2026
This study investigates the physical and chemical phenomena of Gunshot Residue (GSR) formation by analysing the combustion of inert metallic microparticle precursors. An experimental approach using...
Fluorination-Initiated Reaction Pathways in Al/CuO/B/Viton Composites and Their Effect on Underwater Explosion Performance
Available online 31 July 2026
This study designed an energetic composite system of Al/CuO/B/Viton to investigate the correlation between formulation parameters and underwater energy output. A series of formulations were constructed...
An Improved Hopper-Chute System for Electrostatic Testing of Energetic Powders
Available online 27 July 2026
Electrostatic accumulation in energetic powders can trigger combustion or explosion, creating severe safety risks in industrial processes. Accurate measurement of electrostatic accumulation is critical...
Characterization of Mesoscale Damage Evolution in NEPE Propellant Via Digital Image Processing and Material Region Tracking
Available online 27 July 2026
Nitrate ester plasticized polyether (NEPE) propellants are widely used as the primary energy source in solid rocket motors (SRMs), whose macroscopic mechanical degradation under loading fundamentally...
Effects of non-uniform hydrogen-air mixing on the initiation and stabilization characteristics of oblique detonation waves
Available online 24 July 2026
•Shock wave structure has an important influence on fuel mixing and the total pressure recovery coefficient.•The optimal fuel distribution occurs at an injection angle of 60°, with a mixing uniformity...
A Novel Viscoelastic Particle-Reinforced Composite VCFEM Based on Equivalent Compliance Updating
Available online 19 July 2026
To address the challenges of computational inefficiency and modeling complexity in high volume fraction particle-reinforced composites, the time-dependent corrected strain energy functional for composites...
An influence of intra- and intermolecular hydrogen bonding on crystal structure stability and density: dance of amino and nitro groups around the pyrazole ring
Available online 10 July 2026
Hydrogen bond plays an important role in chemistry and chemical technology. Plenty of works are related to investigation of weak, moderate and strong hydrogen bonds and their influence on the structure...
3D printing and performance of NC-BNNSs composites energetic materials
Available online 3 July 2026
NC/BNNSs composites with BNNSs addition ranging from 0 wt% to 0.4 wt% were prepared by 3D printing. The microstructure, combustion performance and mechanical properties of NC/BNNSs composites were characterized...
Preparation and Properties of Siloxane-Modified Polybutadiene-Based Thermoplastic Elastomer Composite Solid Propellants
Available online 2 July 2026
Reducing the Crystallinity of polybutadiene thermoplastic elastomer (TPBE) and improving its processability, which presents a significant challenge for its application as a binder in composite solid...
Electrostatic desensitization and combustion enhancement of GATo propellants using CuCr₂O₄/polypyrrole composite catalysts
Available online 1 July 2026
In an effort to address the inherent trade-off between electrostatic safety and combustion performance in solid propellants, a series of CuCr₂O₄/polypyrrole (PPy) composite catalysts with tunable microstructures...
Studies on creep–recovery viscoelastic behavior of high-energetic composite propellants using dynamic mechanical analyser (DMA)
June 2026
Reliable assessment of the long-term structural integrity of solid rocket motors requires quantitative understanding of the stress- and temperature-dependent viscoelastic response of composite propellants...
Formation of condensed products during combustion of boron-based high-energy compositions
June 2026
The methods and results of measuring the burning rate and quenching and sampling of the condensed combustion products (CCPs) near the combustion surface for high-energy compositions (HECs), containing...
Research on the application of azido-based energetic plasticizer 1,5-diazido-3-oxopentane in polyether-based solid propellants
June 2026
1,5-Diazido-3-oxopentane (AZDEGDN) is a promising energetic plasticizer widely used in explosive formulations due to its low sensitivity, low glass transition temperature, and high thermal stability....
Modeling the combustion chemistry of typical nitramine monopropellants: A critical review
June 2026
Solid propellant is the power source of various types of solid engines, such as missiles and space vehicles, and its combustion performance directly affects the combat effectiveness and survivability...
Effect of titanium dioxide on the burning rate and agglomeration parameters of aluminized composite propellant
June 2026
The combustion characteristics of composite propellants based on ammonium perchlorate, aluminum powder, active binder, and optionally a modifier additive – titanium dioxide of various types in an amount...
Ignition and combustion characteristics of gel TMEDA and liquid WFNA in a hypergolic system
June 2026
•Hypothesis was formulated for ignition and combustion mechanism of TMEDA and WFNA•Increasing fuel particle fall height reduces the ignition delay time•Ignition delay time and burnout time reduced with...