OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Propellants Explosives Pyrotechnics is 3. 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 2021-12-01 to 2025-12-01.)

Article	Citations
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Factorial Analysis of the Influence of Both Water and Oxygen on Extruded Double Base Rocket Propellant Decomposition	36
New Synthetic Route to 4,6‐Diamino‐5,7‐dinitro‐benzo‐furazan, Important Decomposition Product of 1,3,5‐Triamino‐2,4,6‐trinitrobenzene	26
Micromechanical Behavior of HTPB Propellant Bonding Interface under Uniaxial Tensile Loading	24
A numerical determination of complex solid gun propellant burn rates through closed bomb simulation	23
Three‐dimensional cohesive finite element simulations of mechanical behavior of polymer‐bonded explosives under quasi‐static tensile loading	23
Comparative study on the rheological properties of cellulose acetate and double‐base propellant	23
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 5/2022)	22
Combustion and Detonation Behaviour of Ammonium Perchlorate/Phosphorus(V) Nitride, P₃N₅	21
Urea‐Hydrogen Peroxide (UHP): Comparative study on the experimental detonation pressure of a non‐ideal explosive	21
Back Cover: Revisiting the Kinematics of the Cylinder Test (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 6/2022)	21
Numerical simulation of disperse process of fuel‐air explosive based on the computational fluid dynamics	20
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. {{IID:next}}/{{CRYR.YEAR:ifnext}}	17
Representation of live‐fire energetic residues from insensitive mortar munitions using command‐detonation testing	17
Forthcoming Meetings: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 10‐11/2024	17
A report on the recent New Trends in Research on Energetic Systems	17
Temperature drives energy release	17
Investigating the Impact of Nano‐Metal Oxides (Copper and Iron) on the Thermal Decomposition Behavior of Advanced Propellants with Nitrocellulose/Polyurethane Binders	16
Extinction Imaging Diagnostics for In Situ Quantification of Soot within Explosively Generated Fireballs	16
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Countering Explosives Misuse Through Science	16
Advances in Pyrotechnic Composite Formulations for Next‐Generation Fire Suppression Systems: A Comprehensive Review	15
Enhancing Nitrocellulose Stability: Unveiling the Thermal Properties and Kinetic Degradation Mechanisms With Some Innovative Hybrid Stabilizers	15
Identification of the Degradation Products from α‐Tocopherol Used as Stabiliser in “Green” Propellants through its Lifetime	15

Studies on Effect of Nitrogen Rich Explosives on the Morphology, Thermal and Combustion Behaviour of B/KNO₃ Composition	14
Preparation and Characterization of Polyurethane/Nitrocellulose Blends as Binder for Composite Solid Propellants	14
Assessment of Mechanical Properties of Aged Composite Propellant Using Non‐Destructive Indentation Technique in Solid Propellant Rocket Motor	14
A Nonlinear Ultrasonic Method for Detection and Characterization of Dewetting Damage in Solid Propellant	14
Consideration of fuel and oxidizer combinations for mass and volume limited hybrid rocket motors	14
Creep behaviors of HTPE propellants	13
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.	13
Hygroscopicity of nitrocellulose with different nitrogen content	13
Comprehending the influence of the particle size and stoichiometry on Al/CuO thermite combustion in close bomb: A theoretical study	13
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Forthcoming Meetings: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 6/2022	13
Correlation between microstructural evolution and mechanical properties of CMDB propellant during uniaxial tension	12
In Memoriam James Callaway 1968 to 2024	12
Prediction Model for Coformer Screening of Energetic Eutectics Based on Flory‐Huggins Interaction Parameter	12
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Thermal characteristics of expandable graphite as a burning rate enhancer in hybrid propulsion	11
Self‐Healing of HTPB Based Polyurethane Binder via Ring Opening Metathesis Polymerization	11
Research on multiphase flow field characteristics of underwater gun double‐tube parallel firing	11
Combustion of ammonium perchlorate fo near adiabatic condition at high pressures and elevated Initial temperature	11
Study on the Flame Acceleration and Transition from Deflagration to Detonation of N₂O/C₂H₄/CO₂	11
Conferences and Their Importance	11
Elastic Anisotropy of 1,3,5‐Triamino‐2,4,6‐Trinitrobenzene as a Function of Temperature and Pressure: A Molecular Dynamics Study	11
Construction of Novel Neutral Polymer Bonding Agent by Grafting Multifunctional Pendants for Strengthening the Mechanical Properties of F2313/DAAF‐based PBX	11
Preparation and characteristics of boron‐based composite micro‐units encapsulated by potassium perchlorate	10
Evaluating blast wave overpressure from non‐spherical charges using time of arrival from high‐speed video	10
Deterioration study of sea‐dumped munitions in the eastern Scheldt	10
Preparation, characterization and thermal properties of nitrographene coated aluminum powder	10
Comparative Study on the Damage Effects in the Deflagration Process of Typical Liquid Propellants	10
Back Cover: A Liquid Stratification Model to Predict Failure in Thermally Damaged EBW Detonators (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 10/2022)	9
Development of a Cool Composite Propellant Based on Guanidinium Azotetrazolate for Air Heater Igniter Application	9
Thermal decomposition characteristics and compatibility analysis of pulverized coal‐doped ammonium nitrate fuel oil (PCANFO) explosive by microcalorimeter	9
Study on Mechanical Improvement of CL‐20 Energetic Co‐Crystals Based PBX by Surface Modification	9
Beryllium and Cerium Powders as Potential Activators of Aluminum in TBX Compositions	9
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 6/2024	9
Editorial	9
Contents: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 11/2022	9
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	9
Forthcoming Meetings: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 1/2025	9
DRAGON – The German Thermo‐Chemical Code Based on the Becker‐Kistiakowsky‐Wilson Equation of State	9
Characterization and response of three TNT equivalent materials in subsurface explosions	9
Structural Modifying Effect of Magnesium on Enhancing Oxidation and Combustion Performance of Aluminum‐Lithium Alloys	9
Effect of Graphene on Ignition Mechanism of HMX Powder and Propellant Under Low‐Velocity Impact	9
Strain rate and temperature‐dependent shear fracture mechanism of high‐energy propellant/liner interface zone	8
Developing Reaction Chemistry Models from Reactive Molecular Dynamics: TATB	8
Shear and combustion characterization of printable ammonium perchlorate composite propellant formulations	8
Thermal decomposition of fluorinated polymers used in plasticized explosives and munitions	8
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Reaction Kinetics of Mixed Nitrate Gun Propellant in the Denitration Strategy	8
Examining the Effect of Trimethylol Propane Crosslinker on Butanetriol Trinitrate Plasticized Polycaprolactone Polymer Networks of Propellant Binder System	8
Numerical Modeling and Experimental Investigation of Spray Combustion Process in Regenerative Liquid Propellant Mortar	8

A Critical Review of Limitations and Challenges in Advancement of HNF as a Green Oxidizer for Composite Solid Propellant Formulations	8
Enhanced combustion characteristics of fuel‐rich propellant based on Al−Mg via GAP‐IPDI energetic thermoplastic polymer	8
Transient thrust behavior of low‐aspect‐ratio rocket propulsion systems**	8
Cover Picture: Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry Study of a Eutectic Mixture of bis(2,2‐Dinitropropyl) Acetal/Formal (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 12/2021)	8
Characterization of the Internal Pores of LLM‐105 with Different Particle Sizes Using Contrast Variation Small Angle X‐Ray Scattering	8
Effect of temperature on ignition mechanism of Ammonium Perchorate (AP) particles under drop weight impact	8
Improved method for prediction of detonation velocity for C−H−N−O based pure, mixed and aluminized explosives	8
Monosubstituted Polynitroalkoxy‐1,2,4,5‐Tetrazines: A New Family of Melt‐Castable Energetic Materials	7
Molding Fabrication of High‐Energy Nanoparticles of Lead Azide Encapsulated by Graphene‐Doped Porous Carbon Matrix with Excellent Ignition Ability	7
Synthesis of nitroxyethylnitramine (NENA) plasticizers and dinitroxydiethylnitramine (DINA) in continuous flow**	7
Eco‐friendly chemically crosslinked solid composite propellants via catalyst‐free azide‐alkyne cycloaddition	7
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Strain Measurement on a PBX during Temperature Cycling Using Fibre Bragg Gauges	7
Synthesis of a New 1,2,4‐Triazine Derived Azidoxime	7
Breakthrough in Polynitrogen Chemistry	7
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 4/2025	7
Processing of reactive Ni−Al powders via the LabRAM**	7
Trace Compound Analysis in TATB by Liquid Chromatography coupled with Spectroscopic and Spectrometric Detection	7
4‐Amino‐1‐Butyl‐1,2,4‐Triazolium Dinitramide – Synthesis, Characterization and Combustion of a Low‐Temperature Dinitramide‐Based Energetic Ionic Liquid (EIL)	7
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 9/2025)	7
Segmentation of RDX and TNT in X‐Ray Computed Tomography Reconstructions of Melt‐Cast Explosives	7
Impact and Friction Sensitivities of PETN: I. Sensitivities of the Pure and Wetted Material	7
A Review on IMX‐101 and IMX‐104 Melt‐Cast Explosives: Insensitive Formulations for the Next‐Generation Munition Systems	7
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 10/2022	7
Thermal Gradient Effects on Local Hotspot Ignition in 1,3,5,7‐Tetranitro‐1,3,5,7‐tetrazocane (HMX)	7
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 6/2025)	7
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 8/2023)	7
Detonation Reaction Zone and Acceleration Ability of a TKX‐50 Based Polymer Bonded Explosive	7
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 4/2025)	6
Thermal Behaviour and Kinetic Parameters of Ternary Mg+SrO₂+DNAN Pyrotechnic Compositions	6
Weak Interactions in TKX‐50 Molecule Crystal	6
Integration of Complex Geometry Gun Propellant Form Function Calculation and Geometry Optimization	6
ADN Solid Propellants with High Burning Rates as Booster Material for Hypersonic Applications	6
The Future of Synthesis Chemistry in Energetics	6
Kinetic Model of Stabilizer Consumption and Shelf‐Life Prediction of Single‐Base Propellants	6
Molecular Inclusion of Small Aging Products into the Hexanitrohexaazaisowurtzitane (CL‐20) Lattice: Part II, Polymorph Dependence	6
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	6
Encyclopedia of Oxidizers / Encyclopedia of Liquid Fuels	6
Towards a heat‐ and mass‐balanced kinetic model of TATB decomposition	6
Numerical simulation and optimized design of a launching system with a novel charge structure	6
Impact and Friction Sensitivities of PETN: II. Sensitivities of the Acidic Material During Manufacturing	6
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 2/2022	6
Formulation of Hexamine‐based Fuels for Hybrid Rockets	6
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A rocky road toward a suitable TNT replacement – A closer look at three promising azoles	6
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Improvement in High Temperature‐Resistant Performance and Waterproof Property of Combustible Cartridge Case with BEMS Resin Based Composite Coating	6
Synthesis and characterization of the energetic 5,7‐diamino‐2‐nitro‐1,2,4‐triazolo[1,5‐a]‐1,3,5‐triazine	6
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 7/2022	6
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Forthcoming Meetings: 9/2024	5
Spectroscopic pressure investigation of a novel high energy system	5
Using a fiber Bragg grating technique to investigate temperature cycling strain of pressed TATB‐based polymer‐bonded explosives	5
Toughening Effect of Oxirane‐Tetrahydrofuran Polyether (PEOT) on Blended and Cross‐Linked Nitrocellulose	5
Contents: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 8/2025	5
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 5/2023	5
Study of curing kinetics of 4‐ (dimethylsilyl) butyl ferrocene grafted HTPB and effect of catalysts by differential scanning calorimetry	5
Coating of High Melting Explosive Particles by Nitrotriazolone to Formulate Composite Nanoparticles by Spray Flash Evaporation	5
Low/intermediate speed impact‐induced ignition and damage of a novel high‐energy solid propellant	5
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 6/2025)	5
Influence of Composition on Energetic Properties of Copper Oxide – Aluminum Powder Nanothermite Materials Formed by Electrophoretic Deposition	5
A national imperative – rebuilding energetic materials science and technology capability	5
Nitrocellulose‐Based Green‐Light Illuminants: A Study of Barium Nitrate Particle Size on Spectral Performance	5
Effect of High Temperature on Aging and Service Life Prediction of 2/1 Camphor Propellant	5
Misconceptions and Open Issues in Energetic Materials	5
Influence of Low‐Density Ammonium Nitrate Prills Doping on Bulk Emulsion Explosive: Its Detonation Performance and Shock Wave Propagation	5
Experimental and XFEM Simulation Research on HTPB Propellant Precracks Based on Microscopic Observation and DIC	5
Aging Characteristics of HTPB Propellant Based on Volume Resistivity	5
Forthcoming Meetings: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 4/2024	5
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Numerical simulation of multi‐layer flyer impact initiation of a certain PBX explosive	5
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Trace Analysis Model of Muzzle Smoke	5
Exploring the influence of additives on the ignition, combustion and quenching of electrically controlled solid propellants	5
Thermal Decomposition Mechanism of Molecular Perovskite Energetic Material (C₆NH₁₄)(NH₄)(ClO₄)₃(DAP‐4)	5
A Constant Trinitrotoluene Equivalence Fit for Blast Wave Position Versus Time Data	5
Forthcoming Meetings: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 10/2022	5
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Fast reactions of shocked energetic microporous metallic composites	5
Artificial Neural Network‐Based Model to Predict Burning Rate of Catalysed Composite Solid Propellant	5

A final goodbye – Peter Elsner (1956–2022)	5
Using Wavy Fuel Surface to Improve the Performance of the Solid Fuel Ramjets	5
Risk assessment of war wrecks – a comprehensive approach investigating four wrecks containing munitions in the German Bight/North Sea	5
Mesoscopic Damage Evolution of Hydroxyl‐Terminated Polybutadiene Propellants under Biaxial Tension	5
Detonation Characteristics of an Aluminized DNAN‐Based Melt‐Cast Explosive	5
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 8/2025)	5
Research Progress of Burning Rate Inhibitors in Solid Heterogeneous Propellants	5
Wiley PEP Speaker Award 2025	5
Study on Oxygen Balance Regulation of TKX‐50 Based on Emulsion Method	5
Forthcoming Meetings: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 6/2025	5
Pressure‐assisted binder jetting for additive manufacturing of mock energetic composites	5
In silico Genotoxicity Prediction by Similarity Search and Machine Learning Algorithm: Optimization and Validation of the Method for High Energetic Materials	5
Nitrogen‐Nitrogen Bond Breaking in Irradiation Products of Hexanitrohexaazaisowurtzitane (CL‐20)	4
The effect of citrate plasticizers on the properties of nitrocellulose granules	4
Artificial Intelligence Approaches for Energetic Materials by Design: State of the Art, Challenges, and Future Directions	4
A Comment on the Computed Performance of Hexanitrogen C ₂ _h	4
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 12/2024)	4
Experimental Study on the Effective Service Range of Hydroxyl‐terminated Polybutadiene Propellant Based on Indentation Theory	4
Solid propellants: A first‐principles study of nitrous oxide generation from A3	4
Editorial	4
Explosive Properties of Isosorbide Dinitrate	4
Valorization of Esparto Grass Cellulosic Derivatives for the Development of Promising Energetic Azidodeoxy Biopolymers: Synthesis, Characterization and Isoconversional Thermal Kinetic Analysis	4
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
A New High Order Virial Equation of State and Its Application in the Chapman‐Jouguet Parameters Calculation of Explosives	4
Detonation of high explosives containing phosphorus(V) nitride, P₃N₅	4
Insight into thermal decomposition behavior of ammonium dinitramide‐based liquid propellant through reactive molecular dynamics simulations	4
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 4/2022	4
Synthesis and Properties of N¹, N³‐di (2,4‐dinitrophenyl) −2‐fluoro‐1,3‐diamino‐4,6‐ Dinitrobenzene and its Analogues	4
Contents: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 2/2025	4
Molecular Dynamics Simulation of the Pyrolysis and Oxidation of NEPE Propellant	4
Hybrid Continuum and Multi‐Particle Simulation of RDX Powder Subjected to Drop Impact	4
High‐Performance and Insensitive DNTF‐DFTNAN Eutectic: Binary Phase Diagram and Characterization	4
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 8/2024	4
Aluminized Enhanced Blast Explosive Based on Polysiloxane Binder	4
Combinations of essential oils as effective green stabilizers for single base propellants	4
Studies of Energetic and Non‐Energetic Plasticizers for Nitrile Butadiene Rubber based CSP	4
Mechanical Properties and Pressure Effects on the Crystal Structure of Azetidine Derivative Trans (1‐Nitro‐2,3‐Bis ((Nitrooxy)Methyl)Azetidin‐2‐yl) Ethyl Nitrate by Single‐Crystal X‐Ray Diffractometry	4
Reparametrizing Joback's Group Additivity Theory – Thermochemical Building Blocks for Targeted Design of New Compounds	4
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 8/2024)	4
Plasticized pyrotechnic formulations	4
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Experimental and Numerical Analysis of Single Screw Extrusion Process for Thermoplastic PBX Based on PVT Properties	4
Improving Friction Sensitivity of Molecular Perovskite Energetic Material DAP‐4 by Polymer Binders Coated	4
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 3/2025	4
Head‐To‐Head Comparison of Molecular and Continuum Simulations of Shock‐Induced Collapse of an Elongated Pore in an Energetic Molecular Crystal	4
Influence and comparison of cylindrical engineered defects on detonation waveshape in a rubberized RDX explosive	4
Design of TDI modified oil‐in‐water emulsion and its application in explosive ink	4
Study on mechanical properties of solid propellant NEPE	4
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Theoretical Study on the Gas‐Phase Oxidation Mechanism of Ethylene by Nitrous Oxide	4
Structure optimization of linear shaped charge based on different explosives	4
Study on synthesis and characterization of spherical copper(I) 5‐nitrotetrazolate (DBX‐1)	4
Vibrational Spectra of HNIW and its Isotopologues: A Combined Experimental and Computational Study	4
Enhancing the performance of HTPB‐IPDI‐based polyurethane composite liner through effective carbon black dispersion**	4
CoOOH Nanosheets as High‐Efficiency Catalysts for Thermal Decomposition of Ammonium Perchlorate: Experimental and Kinetic Studies	3
Insight into material behavior via surface free energy calculations for common energetic materials	3
Modeling and Simulation of Multi‐Material and Complex‐Shaped Gun Propellant Combustion in Closed Vessels	3
Thermal properties of CL‐20/HMX‐Am‐GO composites	3
Preparation and performance characterization of temperature‐sensitive JP‐3 kerosene gel propellant	3
BKW EOS: History of Modifications and Further Improvement of Accuracy with Temperature‐Dependent Covolumes of Polar Molecules	3
A constitutive model of solid propellants considering aging and confinement pressure	3
Confirmation of Solid Phase Extracted Post‐Blast Explosives Residues Analyzed Using Pulsed Split Injection GC/MS	3
Cook‐Off Characteristics of NTO/HMX‐Based Plastic‐Bonded Explosives in a Shaped Charge	3
The experimental and theoretical study on the spatial‐temporal distribution of electromagnetic radiation from JO‐8 explosions.	3
Machine Learning Method to Predict Solid Propellant Breakage Efficiency of Cavitation Water Jet	3
Throttleable Solid Propellants Through Embedded Shape Memory Alloy and Resistance Wires	3
Numerical simulation on the bomb case effects of non‐ideal aluminized explosive	3
Cover Picture: An Answer to the Question about the Energetic Performance of TKX‐50 (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 6/2022)	3
Multi‐Task Multi‐Fidelity Learning of Properties for Energetic Materials	3
Lowering Onset Temperature and Improving Oxidation of Aluminum Alloys Containing Gallium and Indium	3
Influence of Atmosphere on the Reaction Properties of Al/Zr/TiO₂ Thermites	3
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Thermal Decomposition Performance of CL‐20‐Based Ultraviolet Curing Propellants	3
Impact Safety Improvement of High Explosives Through the Use of Internal Cavity Design	3
Investigation and mapping of toxic fumes produced by detonation of ANFO explosives in underground space	3
Predicted viscosity of liquid HMX up to 40 GPa	3
Contents: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 9/2024	3
Modelling of Ratchet Growth in TATB‐Based Charge under Thermal Cycling	3
Research on the Safety Response Characteristics of Composite Charges Under Shock Wave Loading	3
Characterization of thermal decomposition mechanism and combustion performance of 4,4’‐azobis(1,2,4‐triazole)**	3
Contents: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 10/2022	3
Energy Performance of HMX‐Based Aluminized Explosives Containing Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)	3
Contents: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 5/2025	3
An approach to distinguish chemical and kinetic energy of reactive materials: PTFE/LiF as an inert substitute to PTFE/Al	3
Molecular Inclusion of Small Aging Products into the Hexanitrohexaazaisowurtzitane (CL‐20) Lattice: Part I, Infrared Spectra	3
Research on Tensile Stress–Strain Relationship of Azide Polyether Propellant for Wide‐Temperature Range Based on Time–Temperature Superposition Principle	3
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 7/2025	3
Contents: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 4/2022	3
Study of the effect of composite energetic binder on the performance of DAAF at ambient and elevated temperatures	3
In situ measurement of the fragmentation behavior of Al/PTFE reactive materials subjected to explosive loading, Part 1: Fragment size measurements	3
Indirect GC‐MS Method via Alcoholysis Reaction for Rapid Detection of Organoaluminum Compounds and its Impurities: A Case Study of Triethylaluminium	3
Contents: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 7/2024	3
Fractal Scaling of Explosively Driven Product Gases	3
Synthesis, Characterization and Derivatives of Iso‐Picramic Acid	3