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 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)

Article	Citations
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Factorial Analysis of the Influence of Both Water and Oxygen on Extruded Double Base Rocket Propellant Decomposition	31
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 5/2022)	30
Back Cover: Revisiting the Kinematics of the Cylinder Test (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 6/2022)	28
Urea‐Hydrogen Peroxide (UHP): Comparative study on the experimental detonation pressure of a non‐ideal explosive	26
Representation of live‐fire energetic residues from insensitive mortar munitions using command‐detonation testing	24
Temperature drives energy release	24
Numerical simulation of disperse process of fuel‐air explosive based on the computational fluid dynamics	24
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. {{IID:next}}/{{CRYR.YEAR:ifnext}}	23
Forthcoming Meetings: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 10‐11/2024	23
A report on the recent New Trends in Research on Energetic Systems	21
Historical Notes on Mercury Compounds in Fireworks	20
Assessment of Mechanical Properties of Aged Composite Propellant Using Non‐Destructive Indentation Technique in Solid Propellant Rocket Motor	19
Comparative study on the rheological properties of cellulose acetate and double‐base propellant	19
Advances in Pyrotechnic Composite Formulations for Next‐Generation Fire Suppression Systems: A Comprehensive Review	18
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Three‐dimensional cohesive finite element simulations of mechanical behavior of polymer‐bonded explosives under quasi‐static tensile loading	17
Countering Explosives Misuse Through Science	17
A Nonlinear Ultrasonic Method for Detection and Characterization of Dewetting Damage in Solid Propellant	17
Enhancing Nitrocellulose Stability: Unveiling the Thermal Properties and Kinetic Degradation Mechanisms With Some Innovative Hybrid Stabilizers	16
New Synthetic Route to 4,6‐Diamino‐5,7‐dinitro‐benzo‐furazan, Important Decomposition Product of 1,3,5‐Triamino‐2,4,6‐trinitrobenzene	16
A numerical determination of complex solid gun propellant burn rates through closed bomb simulation	16
Consideration of fuel and oxidizer combinations for mass and volume limited hybrid rocket motors	15
Comprehending the influence of the particle size and stoichiometry on Al/CuO thermite combustion in close bomb: A theoretical study	15

Micromechanical Behavior of HTPB Propellant Bonding Interface under Uniaxial Tensile Loading	14
Identification of the Degradation Products from α‐Tocopherol Used as Stabiliser in “Green” Propellants through its Lifetime	13
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Extinction Imaging Diagnostics for In Situ Quantification of Soot within Explosively Generated Fireballs	13
Hygroscopicity of nitrocellulose with different nitrogen content	13
Investigating the Impact of Nano‐Metal Oxides (Copper and Iron) on the Thermal Decomposition Behavior of Advanced Propellants with Nitrocellulose/Polyurethane Binders	13
Prediction Model for Coformer Screening of Energetic Eutectics Based on Flory‐Huggins Interaction Parameter	12
Combustion of ammonium perchlorate fo near adiabatic condition at high pressures and elevated Initial temperature	12
Forthcoming Meetings: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 6/2022	12
In Memoriam James Callaway 1968 to 2024	12
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
Structural Modifying Effect of Magnesium on Enhancing Oxidation and Combustion Performance of Aluminum‐Lithium Alloys	11
Elastic Anisotropy of 1,3,5‐Triamino‐2,4,6‐Trinitrobenzene as a Function of Temperature and Pressure: A Molecular Dynamics Study	11
Pore Characteristics of NEPE Solid Propellant under Pressure Cure	11
Construction of Novel Neutral Polymer Bonding Agent by Grafting Multifunctional Pendants for Strengthening the Mechanical Properties of F2313/DAAF‐based PBX	11
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Creep behaviors of HTPE propellants	11
Evaluating blast wave overpressure from non‐spherical charges using time of arrival from high‐speed video	10
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 6/2024	10
Forthcoming Meetings: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 1/2025	10
Research on multiphase flow field characteristics of underwater gun double‐tube parallel firing	10
Self‐Healing of HTPB Based Polyurethane Binder via Ring Opening Metathesis Polymerization	10
Deterioration study of sea‐dumped munitions in the eastern Scheldt	10
Study on Mechanical Improvement of CL‐20 Energetic Co‐Crystals Based PBX by Surface Modification	10
Back Cover: A Liquid Stratification Model to Predict Failure in Thermally Damaged EBW Detonators (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 10/2022)	10
Thermal characteristics of expandable graphite as a burning rate enhancer in hybrid propulsion	10
Correlation between microstructural evolution and mechanical properties of CMDB propellant during uniaxial tension	10
Conferences and Their Importance	10
Effect of Graphene on Ignition Mechanism of HMX Powder and Propellant Under Low‐Velocity Impact	10
In‐situ Analysis of Paste Properties in Resonant Acoustic Mixers for Quality Monitoring	10
Preparation, characterization and thermal properties of nitrographene coated aluminum powder	10
Preparation and characteristics of boron‐based composite micro‐units encapsulated by potassium perchlorate	10
Comparative Study on the Damage Effects in the Deflagration Process of Typical Liquid Propellants	10
Development of a Cool Composite Propellant Based on Guanidinium Azotetrazolate for Air Heater Igniter Application	9
Reaction Kinetics of Mixed Nitrate Gun Propellant in the Denitration Strategy	9
DRAGON – The German Thermo‐Chemical Code Based on the Becker‐Kistiakowsky‐Wilson Equation of State	9
Numerical Modeling and Experimental Investigation of Spray Combustion Process in Regenerative Liquid Propellant Mortar	9
Thermal decomposition of fluorinated polymers used in plasticized explosives and munitions	9
Editorial	9
Beryllium and Cerium Powders as Potential Activators of Aluminum in TBX Compositions	9
Contents: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 11/2022	9
Enhanced combustion characteristics of fuel‐rich propellant based on Al−Mg via GAP‐IPDI energetic thermoplastic polymer	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
Shear and combustion characterization of printable ammonium perchlorate composite propellant formulations	9
Transient thrust behavior of low‐aspect‐ratio rocket propulsion systems**	9
Characterization and response of three TNT equivalent materials in subsurface explosions	9
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 04/2026	9
A Critical Review of Limitations and Challenges in Advancement of HNF as a Green Oxidizer for Composite Solid Propellant Formulations	8
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Developing Reaction Chemistry Models from Reactive Molecular Dynamics: TATB	8

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Thermal decomposition characteristics and compatibility analysis of pulverized coal‐doped ammonium nitrate fuel oil (PCANFO) explosive by microcalorimeter	8
Quantitative Theoretical Study on the Molecular Surface Reactivities and Molecular Aromaticities of 1,1’‐BTO, Its Anion, BTO _anion , and Its Radical,	8
Thermal Gradient Effects on Local Hotspot Ignition in 1,3,5,7‐Tetranitro‐1,3,5,7‐tetrazocane (HMX)	8
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Optimization of Mixed Charge Comprising Seven‐Perforated and Sudden‐Surface‐Increase Capsule Propellants	8
Strain rate and temperature‐dependent shear fracture mechanism of high‐energy propellant/liner interface zone	8
Effect of temperature on ignition mechanism of Ammonium Perchorate (AP) particles under drop weight impact	8
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 9/2025)	8
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 6/2025)	8
Improved method for prediction of detonation velocity for C−H−N−O based pure, mixed and aluminized explosives	8
Eco‐friendly chemically crosslinked solid composite propellants via catalyst‐free azide‐alkyne cycloaddition	7
Breakthrough in Polynitrogen Chemistry	7
Detonation Reaction Zone and Acceleration Ability of a TKX‐50 Based Polymer Bonded Explosive	7
Impact and Friction Sensitivities of PETN: I. Sensitivities of the Pure and Wetted Material	7
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 4/2025)	7
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 8/2023)	7
The Curing Mechanism of Hydroxylammonium Nitrate‐Based Electrically Controlled Solid Propellant	7
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 10/2022	7
Segmentation of RDX and TNT in X‐Ray Computed Tomography Reconstructions of Melt‐Cast Explosives	7
Synthesis of nitroxyethylnitramine (NENA) plasticizers and dinitroxydiethylnitramine (DINA) in continuous flow**	7
Encyclopedia of Oxidizers / Encyclopedia of Liquid Fuels	7
Molding Fabrication of High‐Energy Nanoparticles of Lead Azide Encapsulated by Graphene‐Doped Porous Carbon Matrix with Excellent Ignition Ability	7
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 4/2025	7
Synthesis of a New 1,2,4‐Triazine Derived Azidoxime	7
Strain Measurement on a PBX during Temperature Cycling Using Fibre Bragg Gauges	7
Higher ‐Order Elastic and Thermal Stress Coefficients of β ‐HMX for High‐Fidelity Continuum Models: A Neural Network Guide to Calibrating Thermoelasticit	7
Formulation of Hexamine‐based Fuels for Hybrid Rockets	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
Processing of reactive Ni−Al powders via the LabRAM**	7
Numerical simulation and optimized design of a launching system with a novel charge structure	6
Kinetic Model of Stabilizer Consumption and Shelf‐Life Prediction of Single‐Base Propellants	6
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 7/2022	6
Synthesis and characterization of the energetic 5,7‐diamino‐2‐nitro‐1,2,4‐triazolo[1,5‐a]‐1,3,5‐triazine	6
Integration of Complex Geometry Gun Propellant Form Function Calculation and Geometry Optimization	6
Forthcoming Meetings: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 4/2024	6
Forthcoming Meetings: 9/2024	6
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 6/2025)	6
ADN Solid Propellants with High Burning Rates as Booster Material for Hypersonic Applications	6
A rocky road toward a suitable TNT replacement – A closer look at three promising azoles	6
Weak Interactions in TKX‐50 Molecule Crystal	6
Towards a heat‐ and mass‐balanced kinetic model of TATB decomposition	6
Retraction : Xin‐Jia He, Chao Li, Study on Optimization of Interior Ballistic Performance of Cased Telescoped Ammunition Based on Improved FireCy Algorithm,	6
Artificial Neural Network‐Based Model to Predict Burning Rate of Catalysed Composite Solid Propellant	6
Trace Analysis Model of Muzzle Smoke	6
Forthcoming Meetings: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 6/2025	6
Impact and Friction Sensitivities of PETN: II. Sensitivities of the Acidic Material During Manufacturing	6
The Future of Synthesis Chemistry in Energetics	6
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Fast reactions of shocked energetic microporous metallic composites	6
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Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 5/2023	6
Effect of High Temperature on Aging and Service Life Prediction of 2/1 Camphor Propellant	6
Forthcoming Meetings: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 10/2022	6
Exploring the influence of additives on the ignition, combustion and quenching of electrically controlled solid propellants	5
Theoretical Study on the Gas‐Phase Oxidation Mechanism of Ethylene by Nitrous Oxide	5
Low/intermediate speed impact‐induced ignition and damage of a novel high‐energy solid propellant	5
Plasticized pyrotechnic formulations	5
Mesoscopic Damage Evolution of Hydroxyl‐Terminated Polybutadiene Propellants under Biaxial Tension	5
Numerical simulation of multi‐layer flyer impact initiation of a certain PBX explosive	5
Study of curing kinetics of 4‐ (dimethylsilyl) butyl ferrocene grafted HTPB and effect of catalysts by differential scanning calorimetry	5
A final goodbye – Peter Elsner (1956–2022)	5
Using a fiber Bragg grating technique to investigate temperature cycling strain of pressed TATB‐based polymer‐bonded explosives	5
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	5
A New High Order Virial Equation of State and Its Application in the Chapman‐Jouguet Parameters Calculation of Explosives	5
Pressure‐assisted binder jetting for additive manufacturing of mock energetic composites	5
Vibrational Spectra of HNIW and its Isotopologues: A Combined Experimental and Computational Study	5
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Combinations of essential oils as effective green stabilizers for single base propellants	5
Influence of Low‐Density Ammonium Nitrate Prills Doping on Bulk Emulsion Explosive: Its Detonation Performance and Shock Wave Propagation	5
The Effects of Material‐Filled Voids on Detonation Wave Shape in Rubberized RDX Explosives	5
Nitrocellulose‐Based Green‐Light Illuminants: A Study of Barium Nitrate Particle Size on Spectral Performance	5
Spectroscopic pressure investigation of a novel high energy system	5
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 8/2025)	5
Study on Oxygen Balance Regulation of TKX‐50 Based on Emulsion Method	5
Contents: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 8/2025	5
Using Wavy Fuel Surface to Improve the Performance of the Solid Fuel Ramjets	5
Structure optimization of linear shaped charge based on different explosives	5
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 8/2024)	5
Combustion and Electrochemical Decomposition Performance of Hydroxylammonium Nitrate‐Based Electrically Controlled Solid Propellant on Metal Electrodes	5

Experimental and XFEM Simulation Research on HTPB Propellant Precracks Based on Microscopic Observation and DIC	5
Coating of High Melting Explosive Particles by Nitrotriazolone to Formulate Composite Nanoparticles by Spray Flash Evaporation	5
Reduced‐Order Modeling of Energetic Materials Using Physics‐Aware Recurrent Convolutional Neural Networks in a Latent Space (LatentPARC)	5
A national imperative – rebuilding energetic materials science and technology capability	5
Detonation Characteristics of an Aluminized DNAN‐Based Melt‐Cast Explosive	5
Performance of Ammonia Borane Compared to Aluminum in Thermobaric Explosives	5
Research Progress of Burning Rate Inhibitors in Solid Heterogeneous Propellants	5
Wiley PEP Speaker Award 2025	5
A Constant Trinitrotoluene Equivalence Fit for Blast Wave Position Versus Time Data	5
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Enhancing the performance of HTPB‐IPDI‐based polyurethane composite liner through effective carbon black dispersion**	5
Theoretical Research on the Combustion Mechanism and Kinetics for Aluminum and Carbon Dioxide	5
Misconceptions and Open Issues in Energetic Materials	5
Study on synthesis and characterization of spherical copper(I) 5‐nitrotetrazolate (DBX‐1)	5
In silico Genotoxicity Prediction by Similarity Search and Machine Learning Algorithm: Optimization and Validation of the Method for High Energetic Materials	5
Aging Characteristics of HTPB Propellant Based on Volume Resistivity	5
Insight into thermal decomposition behavior of ammonium dinitramide‐based liquid propellant through reactive molecular dynamics simulations	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
Molecular Dynamics Simulation of the Pyrolysis and Oxidation of NEPE Propellant	4
Research Progress on the Design and Performance Optimization of Emulsion Explosives for Precision Blasting	4
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 8/2024	4
Activation and reaction mechanism of nano‐aluminized explosives under shock wave	4
Explosive Properties of Isosorbide Dinitrate	4
Preparation and performance characterization of temperature‐sensitive JP‐3 kerosene gel propellant	4
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Nitrogen‐Nitrogen Bond Breaking in Irradiation Products of Hexanitrohexaazaisowurtzitane (CL‐20)	4
Future Articles: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 01/2025)	4
The effect of citrate plasticizers on the properties of nitrocellulose granules	4
Current Research Trends in Energetic Materials	4
Understanding aging characteristics of a pyrotechnic initiator through performance modeling in Closed Bomb Tests	4
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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
Experimental Study on the Effective Service Range of Hydroxyl‐terminated Polybutadiene Propellant Based on Indentation Theory	4
Design of TDI modified oil‐in‐water emulsion and its application in explosive ink	4
Review on the Dewetting of the Particle‐Matrix Interface in Composite Solid Propellants	4
Influence of Atmosphere on the Reaction Properties of Al/Zr/TiO₂ Thermites	4
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 3/2025	4
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 12/2024)	4
Effect of Ingredients Ratio on the Friction Sensitivity and Burning Performances of Mg/Ba(NO₃)₂/Novolac Resin Pyrotechnic Compositions	4
Solid propellants: A first‐principles study of nitrous oxide generation from A3	4
Modeling and Simulation of Multi‐Material and Complex‐Shaped Gun Propellant Combustion in Closed Vessels	4
Improving Friction Sensitivity of Molecular Perovskite Energetic Material DAP‐4 by Polymer Binders Coated	4
Hybrid Continuum and Multi‐Particle Simulation of RDX Powder Subjected to Drop Impact	4
Wiley PEP Speaker Award 2024	4
Contents: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 5/2025	4
Contrasting Chemical Kinetic Parameters for Near In‐Service‐Temperature Aging and High‐Temperature Thermal Decomposition of Triaminotrinitrobenzene Formulations	4
High‐Speed, microwave ignition: Antenna igniters with frequency and bandwidth selectivity	4
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Quantitative Evaluation of Ignition Probability for Polymer‐Bonded Explosives Under Low‐Speed Impact	4
Reparametrizing Joback's Group Additivity Theory – Thermochemical Building Blocks for Targeted Design of New Compounds	4
Experimental Study on the Reaction Evolution in Confined Pressed PBX After Ignited at Different Bulk Temperatures	4
Experimental and Numerical Analysis of Single Screw Extrusion Process for Thermoplastic PBX Based on PVT Properties	4
Effect of Flavonoids on the Thermal Stability of Nitrocellulose	4
Influence and comparison of cylindrical engineered defects on detonation waveshape in a rubberized RDX explosive	4
In Situ Monitoring of Internal Bore Deformation in Vertically Stored SRM Grains Using Flexible Resistive Strain Gauges	4
Contents: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 2/2025	4
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 11/2023	4
High‐Performance and Insensitive DNTF‐DFTNAN Eutectic: Binary Phase Diagram and Characterization	4
A Review on the Gas‐Phase Modeling Study of Aluminum Combustion in Various Environments	4
Study on mechanical properties of solid propellant NEPE	4
A Comment on the Computed Performance of Hexanitrogen C ₂ _h	4
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Artificial Intelligence Approaches for Energetic Materials by Design: State of the Art, Challenges, and Future Directions	4
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Electrically Controlled Solid Propulsion: Advances, Challenges, and Future Trends	4
Numerical simulation on the bomb case effects of non‐ideal aluminized explosive	3
Modelling of Ratchet Growth in TATB‐Based Charge under Thermal Cycling	3
Throttleable Solid Propellants Through Embedded Shape Memory Alloy and Resistance Wires	3
Study of the effect of composite energetic binder on the performance of DAAF at ambient and elevated temperatures	3
LEGO‐Like Precision Chemical Assemblies: Energetic Metal Organic Frameworks	3
Identification of 2,2‐dinitropropanol, a Hydrolyzed Product of Aged Eutectic Bis(2,2‐dinitropropyl) Acetal – Bis(2,2‐dinitropropyl) Formal Mixture	3
Forthcoming Meetings: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 10/2023	3
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 11‐12/2025)	3
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Cook‐Off Characteristics of NTO/HMX‐Based Plastic‐Bonded Explosives in a Shaped Charge	3
Green Synthesis of Al ₂ O ₃ Nanoparticles and Comparison of Their Catalytic Effect With Micron‐Siz	3
Machine Learning Method to Predict Solid Propellant Breakage Efficiency of Cavitation Water Jet	3
Indirect GC‐MS Method via Alcoholysis Reaction for Rapid Detection of Organoaluminum Compounds and its Impurities: A Case Study of Triethylaluminium	3
Predicted viscosity of liquid HMX up to 40 GPa	3
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. {{IID:next}}/{{CRYR.YEAR:ifnext}}	3
Forthcoming Meetings: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 4/2023	3
Tunable Reactive Metamaterials for Enhanced Explosive Corner Turning	3
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The Influence of Al₁₂Mg₁₇ Compound Concentration in High‐Energy Mixtures on Thermobaric Systems Characteristics	3
Lowering Onset Temperature and Improving Oxidation of Aluminum Alloys Containing Gallium and Indium	3
Contents: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 9/2024	3
Insight into material behavior via surface free energy calculations for common energetic materials	3
Characterization of thermal decomposition mechanism and combustion performance of 4,4’‐azobis(1,2,4‐triazole)**	3
In situ measurement of the fragmentation behavior of Al/PTFE reactive materials subjected to explosive loading, Part 1: Fragment size measurements	3
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 2/2024)	3
In Memoriam Prof. Ronald Armstrong (May 4 1934–May 11 2023)	3
Thermal and Pyrolysis Research on the Super Heat‐Resistant Energetic Structure of Bis[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5‐b;5’,1’‐f][1,2,4,5]tetrazine‐2,7‐diamine	3
Experimental Research of Solid Propellants for Potential Use in Gas‐Dynamic Missile Guidance Control Systems	3