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A comparative study on the modulation of Al/Co3O4 nanocomposites energy release by V4C3 MXene and PVDF

Fluoropolymers are effective binders and modifiers in Al-based metastable intermolecular composites (MIC) due to their high reactivity and heat release. Recently, two-dimensional functional MXenes offer...

A robust multiple linear regression model for accurate density prediction of metal-containing energetic complexes and energetic metal-organic frameworks to enhance detonation performance forecasting

High-energy-density materials such as metal-containing energetic complexes (MCECs) and energetic metal-organic frameworks (EMOFs) are critical in defense and industrial applications due to their superior...

Effect of welding current modes and post weld heat treatment on microstructure, tensile properties and fracture behavior of gas tungsten arc welded AlCoCrFeNi2.1 EHEA sheets for advanced gas turbine applications

The AlCoCrFeNi2.1 eutectic high entropy alloy (EHEA) offers greater potential for high temperature applications in advanced gas turbine engines due to its dual phase FCC + BCC microstructure, superior...

Reactive interaction between powders generated by aluminum combustion and diisopropyl methyl phosphonate

Illegal stockpiles of organophosphorus chemical warfare agents (CWAs) continue to exist and pose danger. Their destruction can involve combustion of energetic formulations, commonly including aluminum...

Influence of charge states on the reaction mechanism of RDX (1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazine)

Understanding the initiation and early reaction mechanisms of RDX is essential for evaluating its safety and tuning its sensitivity. Unlike thermal and impact loading, external stimuli such as laser...

Unraveling the role of supersaturation in shaping 2,6-diamino-3,5-dinitropyrazine-1-oxide (LLM-105) crystal via mechanistic growth model

Understanding and controlling the crystal morphology of energetic materials is crucial to optimize their performances. Supersaturation is a key factor influencing crystal growth kinetics and thermodynamics,...

Atomic-scale nanoindentation of irradiated CL-20: Defect mechanisms and anomalous mechanical response

Energetic materials are widely used in military, civilian, and aerospace applications and may experience long-term exposure to harsh environments such as ionizing radiation during service. Understanding...

Joint optimization of jamming type and power under radar state uncertainty

Existing intelligent jamming decision-making methods commonly rely on the perfect information assumption of the radar working state, which is difficult to establish in actual non-cooperative adversarial...

Nonlocal thermoelastic modeling of fiber-reinforced composites: Integrating MGT and length-scale effects

This study introduces a novel nonlocal thermoelastic model that enhances the Green-Naghdi Type III (GN-III) framework by incorporating the Moore-Gibson-Thompson (MGT) equation and nonlocal length-scale...

Dynamic fracture and reaction coupling mechanism in plasticity-enhanced Al/Ni reactive materials under high overload

This study investigates the coupling mechanism between fracture damage evolution and impact energy release in reactive materials under high overload conditions. To this end, a plasticity-enhanced Al/Ni...

Experimental study on the dynamic deformation and mechanical behavior of compression-twist coupled chiral metamaterials

Compression-twist coupled chiral metamaterials offer high design flexibility. While their quasi-static mechanical properties have been extensively studied, their dynamic elastoplastic behavior under...

Advances in the synthesis of 1,2,3-triazole based energetic compounds: A review

1,2,3-Triazole-based energetic compounds have attracted widespread attention in the field of energetic materials due to their high heats of formation, high density, good stability, and environmental...

Effect of layered structure on the impact performance and damage mechanisms of hot-rolled aluminum laminated composites

The layered structure significantly influences the impact resistance of dissimilar metal composites. Aluminum laminated composites (ALCs) with different stacking configurations—7A52/7A01/7A62 (S-H)...

Construction and ignition performance of microwave-responsive nAl@MOF composite energetic material

Among the various stages of energy release in energetic materials, ignition is critical. Microwave ignition technology is an advanced method that converts microwave energy into thermal energy to achieve...

Air-reactive cladding assisted brazing of Y2O3-MgO nanocomposite ceramic to TC4 alloy: Interfacial reaction mechanism and mechanical property

Y2O3-MgO nanocomposite ceramic, as a novel infrared window material, exhibits superior properties compared to traditional infrared window materials. To realize its engineering application in high-speed...

Shortest UAV trajectory for radar main-lobe jamming: On dubins path to a directed line

This paper investigates the problem of determining the shortest UAV trajectory for radar main-lobe jamming, which is formulated as the shortest path of a Dubins vehicle from a fixed initial configuration...

Study on penetration performance and mass abrasion characteristics of Zr-based alloy projectiles penetrating concrete target

To clarify the penetration performance and mass loss mechanism of Zr-based alloy projectiles, penetration tests into concrete targets were conducted using Zr-based alloy and 30CrMnSiNi2A steel projectiles...

Optimization of saturated super-twisting sliding mode guidance law using reinforcement learning algorithm

This paper proposes a novel missile guidance law optimization method based on deep reinforcement learning, specifically targeting terminal guidance for missiles engaging highly maneuverable targets...

Thermo-oxidative aging behavior of high-cis1,4-hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene

This study investigates the thermo-oxidative aging behavior of high-cis hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene (cis-HTPB, cis-1,4 content > 90%) through integrated multi-scale experiments and molecular simulations....

Research on azimuth estimation algorithm for explosion sound signals based on single-vector hydrophone

As an active sound source in underwater acoustic detection, the underwater explosion sound source plays an important role in active detection applications. It can flexibly generate high-power broadband...

Adaptive end-side intelligent feature recognition system for acceleration measurement signals with strong adhesion interference under continuous multi-impact

The recognition of continuous multi-impact signals has long been an important and practical research topic in industrial and military applications. However, adjacent impact acceleration signals often...

Physical layer superimposed dual-band metasurface encryption

Metasurface holographic imaging offers advantages such as high spatial resolution and precise image reconstruction, making it highly promising for applications in metasurface encryption. However, most...

Evolution mechanisms and model-based prediction of directional pressure distribution in underwater explosion shock waves from cylindrical charges

The geometric shape of a charge critically influences the spatial distribution of underwater explosion shock wave loads. While recent studies have investigated the basic characteristics of non-spherical...

Adaptive and multifunctional nanomaterials for defence-grade EMI shielding

The rapid evolution of electronic warfare and communication systems has intensified the demand for adaptive, lightweight, and multifunctional electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding materials that...

Investigation of high-velocity fragment penetration characteristics and cavity dynamics in a multi-compartment liquid-filled container

The cavity dynamics in liquid-filled containers induced by fragment penetration are central to the hydrodynamic ram effect, which generates intense pressure fluctuations that can cause catastrophic...

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