OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Propellants Explosives Pyrotechnics is 0. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-06-01 to 2025-06-01.)

Article	Citations
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Synthesis, Characterization and Decomposition of 4‐Diazo‐2,6‐dinitrophenol	36
Extinction Imaging Diagnostics for In Situ Quantification of Soot within Explosively Generated Fireballs	34
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Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 5/2022)	20
Studies on Effect of Nitrogen Rich Explosives on the Morphology, Thermal and Combustion Behaviour of B/KNO₃ Composition	20
Back Cover: Revisiting the Kinematics of the Cylinder Test (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 6/2022)	19
A report on the recent New Trends in Research on Energetic Systems	18
Forthcoming Meetings: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 10‐11/2024	16
A Nonlinear Ultrasonic Method for Detection and Characterization of Dewetting Damage in Solid Propellant	15
Combustion and Detonation Behaviour of Ammonium Perchlorate/Phosphorus(V) Nitride, P₃N₅	15
Micromechanical Behavior of HTPB Propellant Bonding Interface under Uniaxial Tensile Loading	15
Identification of the Degradation Products from α‐Tocopherol Used as Stabiliser in “Green” Propellants through its Lifetime	15
Countering Explosives Misuse Through Science	15
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. {{IID:next}}/{{CRYR.YEAR:ifnext}}	15
Investigating the Impact of Nano‐Metal Oxides (Copper and Iron) on the Thermal Decomposition Behavior of Advanced Propellants with Nitrocellulose/Polyurethane Binders	15
Enhancing Nitrocellulose Stability: Unveiling the Thermal Properties and Kinetic Degradation Mechanisms With Some Innovative Hybrid Stabilizers	14
Hygroscopicity of nitrocellulose with different nitrogen content	14
Factorial Analysis of the Influence of Both Water and Oxygen on Extruded Double Base Rocket Propellant Decomposition	14
Representation of live‐fire energetic residues from insensitive mortar munitions using command‐detonation testing	14
Urea‐Hydrogen Peroxide (UHP): Comparative study on the experimental detonation pressure of a non‐ideal explosive	14
Numerical simulation of disperse process of fuel‐air explosive based on the computational fluid dynamics	14
New Synthetic Route to 4,6‐Diamino‐5,7‐dinitro‐benzo‐furazan, Important Decomposition Product of 1,3,5‐Triamino‐2,4,6‐trinitrobenzene	13
A numerical determination of complex solid gun propellant burn rates through closed bomb simulation	13
Preparation and Characterization of Polyurethane/Nitrocellulose Blends as Binder for Composite Solid Propellants	13

Consideration of fuel and oxidizer combinations for mass and volume limited hybrid rocket motors	13
Temperature drives energy release	13
Three‐dimensional cohesive finite element simulations of mechanical behavior of polymer‐bonded explosives under quasi‐static tensile loading	13
Theoretical Study of the Phonon Scattering Probabilities and Thermodynamic Properties for Vacancy in Explosive	12
Comparative Study on the Damage Effects in the Deflagration Process of Typical Liquid Propellants	12
Comparative study on the rheological properties of cellulose acetate and double‐base propellant	12
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Assessment of Mechanical Properties of Aged Composite Propellant Using Non‐Destructive Indentation Technique in Solid Propellant Rocket Motor	12
Comprehending the influence of the particle size and stoichiometry on Al/CuO thermite combustion in close bomb: A theoretical study	12
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 8/2021	12
Conferences and Their Importance	11
Forthcoming Meetings: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 6/2022	10
Preparation and characteristics of boron‐based composite micro‐units encapsulated by potassium perchlorate	10
In Memoriam James Callaway 1968 to 2024	10
Cookoff of Powdered and Pressed Explosives Using a Micromechanics Pressurization Model	10
Self‐Healing of HTPB Based Polyurethane Binder via Ring Opening Metathesis Polymerization	10
Research on multiphase flow field characteristics of underwater gun double‐tube parallel firing	10
Correlation between microstructural evolution and mechanical properties of CMDB propellant during uniaxial tension	10
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Thermal characteristics of expandable graphite as a burning rate enhancer in hybrid propulsion	10
Construction of Novel Neutral Polymer Bonding Agent by Grafting Multifunctional Pendants for Strengthening the Mechanical Properties of F2313/DAAF‐based PBX	10
Evaluating blast wave overpressure from non‐spherical charges using time of arrival from high‐speed video	10
Study on the Flame Acceleration and Transition from Deflagration to Detonation of N₂O/C₂H₄/CO₂	10
Cover Picture: 4‐Amino‐1‐Butyl‐1,2,4‐Triazolium Dinitramide – Synthesis, Characterization and Combustion of a Low‐Temperature Dinitramide‐Based Energetic Ionic Liquid (EIL) (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech.	10
Deterioration study of sea‐dumped munitions in the eastern Scheldt	9
Preparation, characterization and thermal properties of nitrographene coated aluminum powder	9
Creep behaviors of HTPE propellants	9
Elastic Anisotropy of 1,3,5‐Triamino‐2,4,6‐Trinitrobenzene as a Function of Temperature and Pressure: A Molecular Dynamics Study	9
Prediction Model for Coformer Screening of Energetic Eutectics Based on Flory‐Huggins Interaction Parameter	9
Combustion of ammonium perchlorate fo near adiabatic condition at high pressures and elevated Initial temperature	9
Contents: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 11/2022	8
Strain rate and temperature‐dependent shear fracture mechanism of high‐energy propellant/liner interface zone	8
A Critical Review of Limitations and Challenges in Advancement of HNF as a Green Oxidizer for Composite Solid Propellant Formulations	8
Beryllium and Cerium Powders as Potential Activators of Aluminum in TBX Compositions	8
Study on Mechanical Improvement of CL‐20 Energetic Co‐Crystals Based PBX by Surface Modification	8
Developing Reaction Chemistry Models from Reactive Molecular Dynamics: TATB	8
Improved method for prediction of detonation velocity for C−H−N−O based pure, mixed and aluminized explosives	8
Editorial	8
Thermal decomposition characteristics and compatibility analysis of pulverized coal‐doped ammonium nitrate fuel oil (PCANFO) explosive by microcalorimeter	8
Effect of temperature on ignition mechanism of Ammonium Perchorate (AP) particles under drop weight impact	8
Thermal decomposition of fluorinated polymers used in plasticized explosives and munitions	8
Shear and combustion characterization of printable ammonium perchlorate composite propellant formulations	8
Effect of Graphene on Ignition Mechanism of HMX Powder and Propellant Under Low‐Velocity Impact	8
Transient thrust behavior of low‐aspect‐ratio rocket propulsion systems**	7
Cover Picture: Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry Study of a Eutectic Mixture of bis(2,2‐Dinitropropyl) Acetal/Formal (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 12/2021)	7
Enhanced combustion characteristics of fuel‐rich propellant based on Al−Mg via GAP‐IPDI energetic thermoplastic polymer	7
Examining the Effect of Trimethylol Propane Crosslinker on Butanetriol Trinitrate Plasticized Polycaprolactone Polymer Networks of Propellant Binder System	7
An Efficient Approach to the Design and Construction of Novel Energetic Materials: Co‐Crystallization and Chemical Reaction of Insensitive Explosive ICM‐102 in Acidic Solutions	7
Happy Birthday, Peter Elsner	7
Forthcoming Meetings: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 1/2025	7

Reaction Kinetics of Mixed Nitrate Gun Propellant in the Denitration Strategy	7
Characterization and response of three TNT equivalent materials in subsurface explosions	7
Development of a Cool Composite Propellant Based on Guanidinium Azotetrazolate for Air Heater Igniter Application	7
Back Cover: A Liquid Stratification Model to Predict Failure in Thermally Damaged EBW Detonators (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 10/2022)	7
High‐Pressure Characterization of Melt‐Castable Energetic Materials: Bis(Nitroxymethylisoxazolyl) Furoxan (DNDIF)	7
DRAGON – The German Thermo‐Chemical Code Based on the Becker‐Kistiakowsky‐Wilson Equation of State	7
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 6/2024	7
Characterization of the Internal Pores of LLM‐105 with Different Particle Sizes Using Contrast Variation Small Angle X‐Ray Scattering	7
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 4/2025	6
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Monosubstituted Polynitroalkoxy‐1,2,4,5‐Tetrazines: A New Family of Melt‐Castable Energetic Materials	6
Shock Initiation Investigation of a Pressed Trinitrotoluene Explosive	6
Numerical Modeling and Experimental Investigation of Spray Combustion Process in Regenerative Liquid Propellant Mortar	6
Strain Measurement on a PBX during Temperature Cycling Using Fibre Bragg Gauges	6
Molding Fabrication of High‐Energy Nanoparticles of Lead Azide Encapsulated by Graphene‐Doped Porous Carbon Matrix with Excellent Ignition Ability	6
Impact and Friction Sensitivities of PETN: I. Sensitivities of the Pure and Wetted Material	6
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 10/2022	6
A Review on IMX‐101 and IMX‐104 Melt‐Cast Explosives: Insensitive Formulations for the Next‐Generation Munition Systems	6
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 8/2023)	6
Synthesis of nitroxyethylnitramine (NENA) plasticizers and dinitroxydiethylnitramine (DINA) in continuous flow**	6
Segmentation of RDX and TNT in X‐Ray Computed Tomography Reconstructions of Melt‐Cast Explosives	6
Synthesis of a New 1,2,4‐Triazine Derived Azidoxime	6
4‐Amino‐1‐Butyl‐1,2,4‐Triazolium Dinitramide – Synthesis, Characterization and Combustion of a Low‐Temperature Dinitramide‐Based Energetic Ionic Liquid (EIL)	6
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Trace Compound Analysis in TATB by Liquid Chromatography coupled with Spectroscopic and Spectrometric Detection	6
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Influences of the Random Stacking and Charge's Diameter on Compression and Fracture Process of Propellant Charge	6
Synthesis and characterization of the energetic 5,7‐diamino‐2‐nitro‐1,2,4‐triazolo[1,5‐a]‐1,3,5‐triazine	5
In silico Genotoxicity Prediction by Similarity Search and Machine Learning Algorithm: Optimization and Validation of the Method for High Energetic Materials	5
The Curing Reaction Rate of the Rocket Motor Liner Based on the Aging of a Curing System	5
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 5/2023	5
Microscopic Imaging and Optical Pressure Measurements of Detonations	5
Cover Picture: Influences of Bu‐NENA and BDNPA/F Plasticizers on the Properties of Binder for High‐Energy NEPE Propellants (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 6/2021)	5
Formulation of Hexamine‐based Fuels for Hybrid Rockets	5
A rocky road toward a suitable TNT replacement – A closer look at three promising azoles	5
Fast reactions of shocked energetic microporous metallic composites	5
Thermal Behaviour and Kinetic Parameters of Ternary Mg+SrO₂+DNAN Pyrotechnic Compositions	5
The Future of Synthesis Chemistry in Energetics	5
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 7/2022	5
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 4/2025)	5
Encyclopedia of Oxidizers / Encyclopedia of Liquid Fuels	5
Nitrocellulose‐Based Green‐Light Illuminants: A Study of Barium Nitrate Particle Size on Spectral Performance	5
Improvement in High Temperature‐Resistant Performance and Waterproof Property of Combustible Cartridge Case with BEMS Resin Based Composite Coating	5
Forthcoming Meetings: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 10/2022	5
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Impact and Friction Sensitivities of PETN: II. Sensitivities of the Acidic Material During Manufacturing	5
Numerical simulation and optimized design of a launching system with a novel charge structure	5
Investigation of the Impurities in Erythritol Tetranitrate (ETN) Using UHPLC‐QTOF	5
Kinetic Model of Stabilizer Consumption and Shelf‐Life Prediction of Single‐Base Propellants	5
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 2/2022	5
Integration of Complex Geometry Gun Propellant Form Function Calculation and Geometry Optimization	5
Eco‐friendly chemically crosslinked solid composite propellants via catalyst‐free azide‐alkyne cycloaddition	5
Detonation Reaction Zone and Acceleration Ability of a TKX‐50 Based Polymer Bonded Explosive	5
Weak Interactions in TKX‐50 Molecule Crystal	5
Critical Initiation Threshold of Covered Finite Thickness Explosive under Impact of Shaped Charge Jet	5
Research Progress of Burning Rate Inhibitors in Solid Heterogeneous Propellants	5
A national imperative – rebuilding energetic materials science and technology capability	5
Synthesis and Characterization of Azido Esters as Green Energetic Plasticizers	5
ADN Solid Propellants with High Burning Rates as Booster Material for Hypersonic Applications	5
Retraction: Xin‐Jia He, Chao Li, Study on Optimization of Interior Ballistic Performance of Cased Telescoped Ammunition Based on Improved FireCy Algorithm, Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 2	5
Towards a heat‐ and mass‐balanced kinetic model of TATB decomposition	5
Molecular Inclusion of Small Aging Products into the Hexanitrohexaazaisowurtzitane (CL‐20) Lattice: Part II, Polymorph Dependence	5
Thermal Decomposition Mechanism of Molecular Perovskite Energetic Material (C₆NH₁₄)(NH₄)(ClO₄)₃(DAP‐4)	5
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Construction of a Novel Barium‐Free Green‐Light Emitting Illuminant Based on Boron Carbide	5
Processing of reactive Ni−Al powders via the LabRAM**	5
Reparametrizing Joback's Group Additivity Theory – Thermochemical Building Blocks for Targeted Design of New Compounds	4
Forthcoming Meetings: 9/2024	4
The Auto‐Ignition Behaviors and Thermal Safety of the Composite Modified Double Base Propellants under Rapid Heating	4
Exploring the influence of additives on the ignition, combustion and quenching of electrically controlled solid propellants	4
Toughening Effect of Oxirane‐Tetrahydrofuran Polyether (PEOT) on Blended and Cross‐Linked Nitrocellulose	4
A final goodbye – Peter Elsner (1956–2022)	4
Detonation Characteristics of an Aluminized DNAN‐Based Melt‐Cast Explosive	4
Pressure‐assisted binder jetting for additive manufacturing of mock energetic composites	4
Trace Analysis Model of Muzzle Smoke	4
A New High Order Virial Equation of State and Its Application in the Chapman‐Jouguet Parameters Calculation of Explosives	4
Contents: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 10/2021	4
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Theoretical Research on the Combustion Mechanism and Kinetics for Aluminum and Carbon Dioxide	4
The Effects of Material‐Filled Voids on Detonation Wave Shape in Rubberized RDX Explosives	4

Conductive Polymer Spark Gap Igniters	4
Insight into thermal decomposition behavior of ammonium dinitramide‐based liquid propellant through reactive molecular dynamics simulations	4
Detonation of high explosives containing phosphorus(V) nitride, P₃N₅	4
Process Research of Solution‐Enhanced Dispersion by Supercritical Fluids to Prepare Energetic Material Nano‐Capsules	4
Study of curing kinetics of 4‐ (dimethylsilyl) butyl ferrocene grafted HTPB and effect of catalysts by differential scanning calorimetry	4
Spectroscopic pressure investigation of a novel high energy system	4
Plasticized pyrotechnic formulations	4
Numerical simulation of multi‐layer flyer impact initiation of a certain PBX explosive	4
Vibrational Spectra of HNIW and its Isotopologues: A Combined Experimental and Computational Study	4
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Using Wavy Fuel Surface to Improve the Performance of the Solid Fuel Ramjets	4
Contents: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 9/2021	4
Influence of Composition on Energetic Properties of Copper Oxide – Aluminum Powder Nanothermite Materials Formed by Electrophoretic Deposition	4
Forthcoming Meetings: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 4/2024	4
Studies of Energetic and Non‐Energetic Plasticizers for Nitrile Butadiene Rubber based CSP	4
Risk assessment of war wrecks – a comprehensive approach investigating four wrecks containing munitions in the German Bight/North Sea	4
Study on synthesis and characterization of spherical copper(I) 5‐nitrotetrazolate (DBX‐1)	4
Valorization of Esparto Grass Cellulosic Derivatives for the Development of Promising Energetic Azidodeoxy Biopolymers: Synthesis, Characterization and Isoconversional Thermal Kinetic Analysis	4
Artificial Neural Network‐Based Model to Predict Burning Rate of Catalysed Composite Solid Propellant	4
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 8/2024)	4
Study on Oxygen Balance Regulation of TKX‐50 Based on Emulsion Method	4
Theoretical Study on the Gas‐Phase Oxidation Mechanism of Ethylene by Nitrous Oxide	4
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Mesoscopic Damage Evolution of Hydroxyl‐Terminated Polybutadiene Propellants under Biaxial Tension	4
Experimental and XFEM Simulation Research on HTPB Propellant Precracks Based on Microscopic Observation and DIC	4
Mathematical Modelling on Extinction of Metallized Composite Solid Propellant Under a Sudden Drop in Pressure	4
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Low/intermediate speed impact‐induced ignition and damage of a novel high‐energy solid propellant	4
Aluminized Enhanced Blast Explosive Based on Polysiloxane Binder	4
Using a fiber Bragg grating technique to investigate temperature cycling strain of pressed TATB‐based polymer‐bonded explosives	4
Enhancing the performance of HTPB‐IPDI‐based polyurethane composite liner through effective carbon black dispersion**	4
A Constant Trinitrotoluene Equivalence Fit for Blast Wave Position Versus Time Data	3
Influence of Atmosphere on the Reaction Properties of Al/Zr/TiO₂ Thermites	3
Munitions underwater – a problem for today	3
Study on mechanical properties of solid propellant NEPE	3
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 8/2024	3
Numerical Analysis on Acceleration Process and Shock Initiation of Parylene C−Cu Flyer in Exploding Foil Initiator	3
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The experimental and theoretical study on the spatial‐temporal distribution of electromagnetic radiation from JO‐8 explosions.	3
Artificial Intelligence Approaches for Energetic Materials by Design: State of the Art, Challenges, and Future Directions	3
Investigation and mapping of toxic fumes produced by detonation of ANFO explosives in underground space	3
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On the Question of the Energetic Performance of TKX‐50	3
Multilinear Analysis of Influential Parameters on the Combustion Velocity of Ternary Pyrotechnic Compositions	3
Investigation of the Ablative Properties of an EPDM\Kevlar Insulator in a Solid Rocket Motor	3
Future Articles: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 01/2025)	3
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 12/2024)	3
Effect of Ingredients Ratio on the Friction Sensitivity and Burning Performances of Mg/Ba(NO₃)₂/Novolac Resin Pyrotechnic Compositions	3
Nitrogen‐Nitrogen Bond Breaking in Irradiation Products of Hexanitrohexaazaisowurtzitane (CL‐20)	3
Characteristics of the Reacting Flow for the Base‐Bleed Projectile under Dual Stress	3
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Review on the Dewetting of the Particle‐Matrix Interface in Composite Solid Propellants	3
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 11/2023	3
A Synergistic Nano‐Zerovalent Iron‐Hydrogen Peroxide Technology for Insensitive Munitions Wastewater Treatment	3
Synthesis and Properties of Glycidyl Polymers Bearing 1,2,4‐Triazol‐5‐One, 3‐Nitro‐1,2,4‐Triazol‐5‐One and Glycidyl Azide Units	3
Design of TDI modified oil‐in‐water emulsion and its application in explosive ink	3
Preparation and performance characterization of temperature‐sensitive JP‐3 kerosene gel propellant	3
UXO and environmental risk factors impacting EOD operations in German waters**	3
Modeling and Simulation of Multi‐Material and Complex‐Shaped Gun Propellant Combustion in Closed Vessels	3
The Influence of AP Addition on the Combustion Characteristics of TKX‐50 with Concentrated Ignition	3
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 3/2025	3
Energy Performance of HMX‐Based Aluminized Explosives Containing Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)	3
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Utilization of the Critic Subnetwork of a Generative Adversarial Network as Detector of Morphological Material Change in Image Data	3
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 4/2022	3
Spotlight on Energetic Materials Scientists Forthcoming Meetings. The International Pyrotechnics Society Preview	3
Contents: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 2/2025	3
Thermal Decomposition Performance of CL‐20‐Based Ultraviolet Curing Propellants	3
Hybrid Continuum and Multi‐Particle Simulation of RDX Powder Subjected to Drop Impact	3
Energetic Derivatives of Nitroguanidine – Synthesis and Properties	3
Forthcoming Meetings: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 11/2021	3
Understanding aging characteristics of a pyrotechnic initiator through performance modeling in Closed Bomb Tests	3
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 9/2021	3
Contents: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 5/2025	3
Multi‐Task Multi‐Fidelity Learning of Properties for Energetic Materials	3
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 5/2024)	3
The effect of citrate plasticizers on the properties of nitrocellulose granules	3
Thermal properties of CL‐20/HMX‐Am‐GO composites	3
Wiley PEP Speaker Award 2024	3
A Review on the Gas‐Phase Modeling Study of Aluminum Combustion in Various Environments	3
Activation and reaction mechanism of nano‐aluminized explosives under shock wave	3
Study on Properties of Energetic Plasticizer Modified Double‐Base Propellant	3
Structure optimization of linear shaped charge based on different explosives	3
Cover Picture: An Answer to the Question about the Energetic Performance of TKX‐50 (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 6/2022)	3
Combinations of essential oils as effective green stabilizers for single base propellants	3
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 5/2023)	3
Experimental and Numerical Analysis of Single Screw Extrusion Process for Thermoplastic PBX Based on PVT Properties	3
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 3/2022)	3
High‐Performance and Insensitive DNTF‐DFTNAN Eutectic: Binary Phase Diagram and Characterization	3
Molecular Inclusion of Small Aging Products into the Hexanitrohexaazaisowurtzitane (CL‐20) Lattice: Part I, Infrared Spectra	3
Synthesis and Properties of N¹, N³‐di (2,4‐dinitrophenyl) −2‐fluoro‐1,3‐diamino‐4,6‐ Dinitrobenzene and its Analogues	3
Experimental Investigation on the Influence of Confining Pressure on Thermal Aged CMDB Propellant	3
Editorial	3
High‐Speed, microwave ignition: Antenna igniters with frequency and bandwidth selectivity	3