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 2021-11-01 to 2025-11-01.)

Article	Citations
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Factorial Analysis of the Influence of Both Water and Oxygen on Extruded Double Base Rocket Propellant Decomposition	35
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
Comparative study on the rheological properties of cellulose acetate and double‐base propellant	23
A Nonlinear Ultrasonic Method for Detection and Characterization of Dewetting Damage in Solid Propellant	22
Three‐dimensional cohesive finite element simulations of mechanical behavior of polymer‐bonded explosives under quasi‐static tensile loading	21
Back Cover: Revisiting the Kinematics of the Cylinder Test (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 6/2022)	21
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 5/2022)	21
Combustion and Detonation Behaviour of Ammonium Perchlorate/Phosphorus(V) Nitride, P₃N₅	20
Urea‐Hydrogen Peroxide (UHP): Comparative study on the experimental detonation pressure of a non‐ideal explosive	20
Representation of live‐fire energetic residues from insensitive mortar munitions using command‐detonation testing	17
Numerical simulation of disperse process of fuel‐air explosive based on the computational fluid dynamics	17
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. {{IID:next}}/{{CRYR.YEAR:ifnext}}	16
Temperature drives energy release	16
Enhancing Nitrocellulose Stability: Unveiling the Thermal Properties and Kinetic Degradation Mechanisms With Some Innovative Hybrid Stabilizers	16
Forthcoming Meetings: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 10‐11/2024	16
A report on the recent New Trends in Research on Energetic Systems	16
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Countering Explosives Misuse Through Science	15
Assessment of Mechanical Properties of Aged Composite Propellant Using Non‐Destructive Indentation Technique in Solid Propellant Rocket Motor	15
Extinction Imaging Diagnostics for In Situ Quantification of Soot within Explosively Generated Fireballs	15
Identification of the Degradation Products from α‐Tocopherol Used as Stabiliser in “Green” Propellants through its Lifetime	14
Investigating the Impact of Nano‐Metal Oxides (Copper and Iron) on the Thermal Decomposition Behavior of Advanced Propellants with Nitrocellulose/Polyurethane Binders	14

Advances in Pyrotechnic Composite Formulations for Next‐Generation Fire Suppression Systems: A Comprehensive Review	14
Preparation and Characterization of Polyurethane/Nitrocellulose Blends as Binder for Composite Solid Propellants	14
Consideration of fuel and oxidizer combinations for mass and volume limited hybrid rocket motors	13
Hygroscopicity of nitrocellulose with different nitrogen content	13
A numerical determination of complex solid gun propellant burn rates through closed bomb simulation	13
Comprehending the influence of the particle size and stoichiometry on Al/CuO thermite combustion in close bomb: A theoretical study	13
Studies on Effect of Nitrogen Rich Explosives on the Morphology, Thermal and Combustion Behaviour of B/KNO₃ Composition	13
Evaluating blast wave overpressure from non‐spherical charges using time of arrival from high‐speed video	12
Correlation between microstructural evolution and mechanical properties of CMDB propellant during uniaxial tension	12
Creep behaviors of HTPE propellants	12
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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.	12
Study on Mechanical Improvement of CL‐20 Energetic Co‐Crystals Based PBX by Surface Modification	12
Forthcoming Meetings: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 6/2022	12
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Combustion of ammonium perchlorate fo near adiabatic condition at high pressures and elevated Initial temperature	11
Deterioration study of sea‐dumped munitions in the eastern Scheldt	11
Cookoff of Powdered and Pressed Explosives Using a Micromechanics Pressurization Model	11
In Memoriam James Callaway 1968 to 2024	11
Conferences and Their Importance	11
Prediction Model for Coformer Screening of Energetic Eutectics Based on Flory‐Huggins Interaction Parameter	11
Comparative Study on the Damage Effects in the Deflagration Process of Typical Liquid Propellants	10
Self‐Healing of HTPB Based Polyurethane Binder via Ring Opening Metathesis Polymerization	10
Preparation and characteristics of boron‐based composite micro‐units encapsulated by potassium perchlorate	10
Research on multiphase flow field characteristics of underwater gun double‐tube parallel firing	10
Elastic Anisotropy of 1,3,5‐Triamino‐2,4,6‐Trinitrobenzene as a Function of Temperature and Pressure: A Molecular Dynamics Study	10
Thermal characteristics of expandable graphite as a burning rate enhancer in hybrid propulsion	9
Preparation, characterization and thermal properties of nitrographene coated aluminum powder	9
Effect of Graphene on Ignition Mechanism of HMX Powder and Propellant Under Low‐Velocity Impact	9
Study on the Flame Acceleration and Transition from Deflagration to Detonation of N₂O/C₂H₄/CO₂	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
Construction of Novel Neutral Polymer Bonding Agent by Grafting Multifunctional Pendants for Strengthening the Mechanical Properties of F2313/DAAF‐based PBX	9
Beryllium and Cerium Powders as Potential Activators of Aluminum in TBX Compositions	9
Forthcoming Meetings: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 1/2025	8
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 6/2024	8
Numerical Modeling and Experimental Investigation of Spray Combustion Process in Regenerative Liquid Propellant Mortar	8
Effect of temperature on ignition mechanism of Ammonium Perchorate (AP) particles under drop weight impact	8
Strain rate and temperature‐dependent shear fracture mechanism of high‐energy propellant/liner interface zone	8
Back Cover: A Liquid Stratification Model to Predict Failure in Thermally Damaged EBW Detonators (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 10/2022)	8
Contents: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 11/2022	8
Thermal decomposition characteristics and compatibility analysis of pulverized coal‐doped ammonium nitrate fuel oil (PCANFO) explosive by microcalorimeter	8
Shear and combustion characterization of printable ammonium perchlorate composite propellant formulations	8
Editorial	8
Development of a Cool Composite Propellant Based on Guanidinium Azotetrazolate for Air Heater Igniter Application	8
Enhanced combustion characteristics of fuel‐rich propellant based on Al−Mg via GAP‐IPDI energetic thermoplastic polymer	8
DRAGON – The German Thermo‐Chemical Code Based on the Becker‐Kistiakowsky‐Wilson Equation of State	8
Characterization and response of three TNT equivalent materials in subsurface explosions	8
Transient thrust behavior of low‐aspect‐ratio rocket propulsion systems**	8
Improved method for prediction of detonation velocity for C−H−N−O based pure, mixed and aluminized explosives	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

Strain Measurement on a PBX during Temperature Cycling Using Fibre Bragg Gauges	7
Developing Reaction Chemistry Models from Reactive Molecular Dynamics: TATB	7
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 10/2022	7
A Critical Review of Limitations and Challenges in Advancement of HNF as a Green Oxidizer for Composite Solid Propellant Formulations	7
Trace Compound Analysis in TATB by Liquid Chromatography coupled with Spectroscopic and Spectrometric Detection	7
Eco‐friendly chemically crosslinked solid composite propellants via catalyst‐free azide‐alkyne cycloaddition	7
Synthesis of a New 1,2,4‐Triazine Derived Azidoxime	7
Detonation Reaction Zone and Acceleration Ability of a TKX‐50 Based Polymer Bonded Explosive	7
Molding Fabrication of High‐Energy Nanoparticles of Lead Azide Encapsulated by Graphene‐Doped Porous Carbon Matrix with Excellent Ignition Ability	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
Characterization of the Internal Pores of LLM‐105 with Different Particle Sizes Using Contrast Variation Small Angle X‐Ray Scattering	7
Synthesis of nitroxyethylnitramine (NENA) plasticizers and dinitroxydiethylnitramine (DINA) in continuous flow**	7
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Thermal Gradient Effects on Local Hotspot Ignition in 1,3,5,7‐Tetranitro‐1,3,5,7‐tetrazocane (HMX)	7
Impact and Friction Sensitivities of PETN: I. Sensitivities of the Pure and Wetted Material	7
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 6/2025)	7
Reaction Kinetics of Mixed Nitrate Gun Propellant in the Denitration Strategy	7
Monosubstituted Polynitroalkoxy‐1,2,4,5‐Tetrazines: A New Family of Melt‐Castable Energetic Materials	7
Examining the Effect of Trimethylol Propane Crosslinker on Butanetriol Trinitrate Plasticized Polycaprolactone Polymer Networks of Propellant Binder System	7
Processing of reactive Ni−Al powders via the LabRAM**	7
Thermal decomposition of fluorinated polymers used in plasticized explosives and munitions	7
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 8/2023)	7
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Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 9/2025)	7
Thermal Behaviour and Kinetic Parameters of Ternary Mg+SrO₂+DNAN Pyrotechnic Compositions	6
Encyclopedia of Oxidizers / Encyclopedia of Liquid Fuels	6
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 4/2025	6
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 7/2022	6
A Review on IMX‐101 and IMX‐104 Melt‐Cast Explosives: Insensitive Formulations for the Next‐Generation Munition Systems	6
ADN Solid Propellants with High Burning Rates as Booster Material for Hypersonic Applications	6
Fast reactions of shocked energetic microporous metallic composites	6
Towards a heat‐ and mass‐balanced kinetic model of TATB decomposition	6
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 4/2025)	6
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Formulation of Hexamine‐based Fuels for Hybrid Rockets	6
Kinetic Model of Stabilizer Consumption and Shelf‐Life Prediction of Single‐Base Propellants	6
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A rocky road toward a suitable TNT replacement – A closer look at three promising azoles	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
Segmentation of RDX and TNT in X‐Ray Computed Tomography Reconstructions of Melt‐Cast Explosives	6
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 2/2022	6
Integration of Complex Geometry Gun Propellant Form Function Calculation and Geometry Optimization	6
The Future of Synthesis Chemistry in Energetics	6
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Numerical simulation of multi‐layer flyer impact initiation of a certain PBX explosive	5
Spectroscopic pressure investigation of a novel high energy system	5
Misconceptions and Open Issues in Energetic Materials	5
Influence of Composition on Energetic Properties of Copper Oxide – Aluminum Powder Nanothermite Materials Formed by Electrophoretic Deposition	5
In silico Genotoxicity Prediction by Similarity Search and Machine Learning Algorithm: Optimization and Validation of the Method for High Energetic Materials	5
Artificial Neural Network‐Based Model to Predict Burning Rate of Catalysed Composite Solid Propellant	5
Trace Analysis Model of Muzzle Smoke	5
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Synthesis and characterization of the energetic 5,7‐diamino‐2‐nitro‐1,2,4‐triazolo[1,5‐a]‐1,3,5‐triazine	5
Nitrocellulose‐Based Green‐Light Illuminants: A Study of Barium Nitrate Particle Size on Spectral Performance	5
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 5/2023	5
Aluminized Enhanced Blast Explosive Based on Polysiloxane Binder	5
A Constant Trinitrotoluene Equivalence Fit for Blast Wave Position Versus Time Data	5
Effect of High Temperature on Aging and Service Life Prediction of 2/1 Camphor Propellant	5
Low/intermediate speed impact‐induced ignition and damage of a novel high‐energy solid propellant	5
A national imperative – rebuilding energetic materials science and technology capability	5
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 8/2025)	5
Forthcoming Meetings: 9/2024	5
Forthcoming Meetings: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 6/2025	5
Research Progress of Burning Rate Inhibitors in Solid Heterogeneous Propellants	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
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. 4/2024	5
Mesoscopic Damage Evolution of Hydroxyl‐Terminated Polybutadiene Propellants under Biaxial Tension	5
Aging Characteristics of HTPB Propellant Based on Volume Resistivity	5
Study of curing kinetics of 4‐ (dimethylsilyl) butyl ferrocene grafted HTPB and effect of catalysts by differential scanning calorimetry	5
Contents: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 8/2025	5
Forthcoming Meetings: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 10/2022	5
Coating of High Melting Explosive Particles by Nitrotriazolone to Formulate Composite Nanoparticles by Spray Flash Evaporation	5
Pressure‐assisted binder jetting for additive manufacturing of mock energetic composites	5
Wiley PEP Speaker Award 2025	5
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 6/2025)	5
Weak Interactions in TKX‐50 Molecule Crystal	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
Study on Oxygen Balance Regulation of TKX‐50 Based on Emulsion Method	5
Toughening Effect of Oxirane‐Tetrahydrofuran Polyether (PEOT) on Blended and Cross‐Linked Nitrocellulose	5
Enhancing the performance of HTPB‐IPDI‐based polyurethane composite liner through effective carbon black dispersion**	4
Editorial	4
Vibrational Spectra of HNIW and its Isotopologues: A Combined Experimental and Computational Study	4
Forthcoming Meetings: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 11/2021	4
Experimental and XFEM Simulation Research on HTPB Propellant Precracks Based on Microscopic Observation and DIC	4
Study on synthesis and characterization of spherical copper(I) 5‐nitrotetrazolate (DBX‐1)	4
Nitrogen‐Nitrogen Bond Breaking in Irradiation Products of Hexanitrohexaazaisowurtzitane (CL‐20)	4
Experimental Study on the Effective Service Range of Hydroxyl‐terminated Polybutadiene Propellant Based on Indentation Theory	4
Study on mechanical properties of solid propellant NEPE	4
A New High Order Virial Equation of State and Its Application in the Chapman‐Jouguet Parameters Calculation of Explosives	4
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 3/2025	4
Detonation Characteristics of an Aluminized DNAN‐Based Melt‐Cast Explosive	4
Improving Friction Sensitivity of Molecular Perovskite Energetic Material DAP‐4 by Polymer Binders Coated	4
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 8/2024)	4
Design of TDI modified oil‐in‐water emulsion and its application in explosive ink	4
Risk assessment of war wrecks – a comprehensive approach investigating four wrecks containing munitions in the German Bight/North Sea	4
Detonation of high explosives containing phosphorus(V) nitride, P₃N₅	4
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 4/2022	4
Studies of Energetic and Non‐Energetic Plasticizers for Nitrile Butadiene Rubber based CSP	4
Synthesis and Properties of N¹, N³‐di (2,4‐dinitrophenyl) −2‐fluoro‐1,3‐diamino‐4,6‐ Dinitrobenzene and its Analogues	4
Using Wavy Fuel Surface to Improve the Performance of the Solid Fuel Ramjets	4
Structure optimization of linear shaped charge based on different explosives	4
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High‐Performance and Insensitive DNTF‐DFTNAN Eutectic: Binary Phase Diagram and Characterization	4
Artificial Intelligence Approaches for Energetic Materials by Design: State of the Art, Challenges, and Future Directions	4
Reparametrizing Joback's Group Additivity Theory – Thermochemical Building Blocks for Targeted Design of New Compounds	4
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 12/2024)	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
Influence and comparison of cylindrical engineered defects on detonation waveshape in a rubberized RDX explosive	4
Theoretical Research on the Combustion Mechanism and Kinetics for Aluminum and Carbon Dioxide	4
A final goodbye – Peter Elsner (1956–2022)	4
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 8/2024	4
Plasticized pyrotechnic formulations	4
Molecular Dynamics Simulation of the Pyrolysis and Oxidation of NEPE Propellant	4
Using a fiber Bragg grating technique to investigate temperature cycling strain of pressed TATB‐based polymer‐bonded explosives	4
Valorization of Esparto Grass Cellulosic Derivatives for the Development of Promising Energetic Azidodeoxy Biopolymers: Synthesis, Characterization and Isoconversional Thermal Kinetic Analysis	4
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Head‐To‐Head Comparison of Molecular and Continuum Simulations of Shock‐Induced Collapse of an Elongated Pore in an Energetic Molecular Crystal	4
Theoretical Study on the Gas‐Phase Oxidation Mechanism of Ethylene by Nitrous Oxide	4
Contents: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 2/2025	4
The Effects of Material‐Filled Voids on Detonation Wave Shape in Rubberized RDX Explosives	4
Hybrid Continuum and Multi‐Particle Simulation of RDX Powder Subjected to Drop Impact	4
Combinations of essential oils as effective green stabilizers for single base propellants	4
Solid propellants: A first‐principles study of nitrous oxide generation from A3	4
Insight into thermal decomposition behavior of ammonium dinitramide‐based liquid propellant through reactive molecular dynamics simulations	4
Contents: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 4/2022	3
BKW EOS: History of Modifications and Further Improvement of Accuracy with Temperature‐Dependent Covolumes of Polar Molecules	3
Fractal Scaling of Explosively Driven Product Gases	3
Thermal properties of CL‐20/HMX‐Am‐GO composites	3
Future Articles: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 01/2025)	3
Multi‐Task Multi‐Fidelity Learning of Properties for Energetic Materials	3
Experimental Investigation on the Influence of Confining Pressure on Thermal Aged CMDB Propellant	3
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Energy Performance of HMX‐Based Aluminized Explosives Containing Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)	3
The effect of citrate plasticizers on the properties of nitrocellulose granules	3
The experimental and theoretical study on the spatial‐temporal distribution of electromagnetic radiation from JO‐8 explosions.	3
Numerical Analysis on Acceleration Process and Shock Initiation of Parylene C−Cu Flyer in Exploding Foil Initiator	3
Investigating the Reaction‐Mechanistic Effects of Nitrogenous Gases on the Thermal High‐Temperature Decomposition of Ammonium Dinitramide‐Based Liquid Propellant: Insights From Reactive Molecular Simu	3
Research on the Safety Response Characteristics of Composite Charges Under Shock Wave Loading	3
Contents: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 10/2022	3
Impact Safety Improvement of High Explosives Through the Use of Internal Cavity Design	3
Research on Tensile Stress–Strain Relationship of Azide Polyether Propellant for Wide‐Temperature Range Based on Time–Temperature Superposition Principle	3
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 3/2022)	3
High‐Speed, microwave ignition: Antenna igniters with frequency and bandwidth selectivity	3
UXO and environmental risk factors impacting EOD operations in German waters**	3
Wiley PEP Speaker Award 2024	3
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 5/2023)	3
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A Comment on the Computed Performance of Hexanitrogen C ₂ _h	3
Predicted viscosity of liquid HMX up to 40 GPa	3
Synthesis, Characterization, and Evaluation of Energetic Properties of 1,2‐bis(5‐(Trifluoromethyl)‐4H‐1,2,4‐triazol‐3‐yl)Diazene	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
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
In situ measurement of the fragmentation behavior of Al/PTFE reactive materials subjected to explosive loading, Part 1: Fragment size measurements	3
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Multilinear Analysis of Influential Parameters on the Combustion Velocity of Ternary Pyrotechnic Compositions	3
Contents: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 5/2025	3
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 7/2025	3
Thermal Decomposition Performance of CL‐20‐Based Ultraviolet Curing Propellants	3
CoOOH Nanosheets as High‐Efficiency Catalysts for Thermal Decomposition of Ammonium Perchlorate: Experimental and Kinetic Studies	3
Effect of Flavonoids on the Thermal Stability of Nitrocellulose	3
Experimental and Numerical Analysis of Single Screw Extrusion Process for Thermoplastic PBX Based on PVT Properties	3
Study of the effect of composite energetic binder on the performance of DAAF at ambient and elevated temperatures	3
Modeling and Simulation of Multi‐Material and Complex‐Shaped Gun Propellant Combustion in Closed Vessels	3
Investigation and mapping of toxic fumes produced by detonation of ANFO explosives in underground space	3
Confirmation of Solid Phase Extracted Post‐Blast Explosives Residues Analyzed Using Pulsed Split Injection GC/MS	3
Characterization of thermal decomposition mechanism and combustion performance of 4,4’‐azobis(1,2,4‐triazole)**	3