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

Article	Citations
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Factorial Analysis of the Influence of Both Water and Oxygen on Extruded Double Base Rocket Propellant Decomposition	27
Comparative study on the rheological properties of cellulose acetate and double‐base propellant	25
Consideration of fuel and oxidizer combinations for mass and volume limited hybrid rocket motors	25
Three‐dimensional cohesive finite element simulations of mechanical behavior of polymer‐bonded explosives under quasi‐static tensile loading	24
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 5/2022)	24
Combustion and Detonation Behaviour of Ammonium Perchlorate/Phosphorus(V) Nitride, P₃N₅	23
Back Cover: Revisiting the Kinematics of the Cylinder Test (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 6/2022)	23
Numerical simulation of disperse process of fuel‐air explosive based on the computational fluid dynamics	21
Representation of live‐fire energetic residues from insensitive mortar munitions using command‐detonation testing	21
Urea‐Hydrogen Peroxide (UHP): Comparative study on the experimental detonation pressure of a non‐ideal explosive	21
Temperature drives energy release	20
Forthcoming Meetings: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 10‐11/2024	19
Countering Explosives Misuse Through Science	17
A report on the recent New Trends in Research on Energetic Systems	17
Extinction Imaging Diagnostics for In Situ Quantification of Soot within Explosively Generated Fireballs	17
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. {{IID:next}}/{{CRYR.YEAR:ifnext}}	17
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Micromechanical Behavior of HTPB Propellant Bonding Interface under Uniaxial Tensile Loading	16
Investigating the Impact of Nano‐Metal Oxides (Copper and Iron) on the Thermal Decomposition Behavior of Advanced Propellants with Nitrocellulose/Polyurethane Binders	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
New Synthetic Route to 4,6‐Diamino‐5,7‐dinitro‐benzo‐furazan, Important Decomposition Product of 1,3,5‐Triamino‐2,4,6‐trinitrobenzene	15

Assessment of Mechanical Properties of Aged Composite Propellant Using Non‐Destructive Indentation Technique in Solid Propellant Rocket Motor	15
Comprehending the influence of the particle size and stoichiometry on Al/CuO thermite combustion in close bomb: A theoretical study	14
A numerical determination of complex solid gun propellant burn rates through closed bomb simulation	14
Hygroscopicity of nitrocellulose with different nitrogen content	14
Correlation between microstructural evolution and mechanical properties of CMDB propellant during uniaxial tension	13
Creep behaviors of HTPE propellants	13
Forthcoming Meetings: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 6/2022	13
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Prediction Model for Coformer Screening of Energetic Eutectics Based on Flory‐Huggins Interaction Parameter	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
A Nonlinear Ultrasonic Method for Detection and Characterization of Dewetting Damage in Solid Propellant	13
In Memoriam James Callaway 1968 to 2024	12
Combustion of ammonium perchlorate fo near adiabatic condition at high pressures and elevated Initial temperature	12
Study on Mechanical Improvement of CL‐20 Energetic Co‐Crystals Based PBX by Surface Modification	12
Conferences and Their Importance	12
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Study on the Flame Acceleration and Transition from Deflagration to Detonation of N₂O/C₂H₄/CO₂	11
Research on multiphase flow field characteristics of underwater gun double‐tube parallel firing	11
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
Thermal characteristics of expandable graphite as a burning rate enhancer in hybrid propulsion	11
Evaluating blast wave overpressure from non‐spherical charges using time of arrival from high‐speed video	11
Preparation, characterization and thermal properties of nitrographene coated aluminum powder	10
Deterioration study of sea‐dumped munitions in the eastern Scheldt	10
Comparative Study on the Damage Effects in the Deflagration Process of Typical Liquid Propellants	10
Construction of Novel Neutral Polymer Bonding Agent by Grafting Multifunctional Pendants for Strengthening the Mechanical Properties of F2313/DAAF‐based PBX	10
Preparation and characteristics of boron‐based composite micro‐units encapsulated by potassium perchlorate	10
In‐situ Analysis of Paste Properties in Resonant Acoustic Mixers for Quality Monitoring	10
Self‐Healing of HTPB Based Polyurethane Binder via Ring Opening Metathesis Polymerization	10
Effect of Graphene on Ignition Mechanism of HMX Powder and Propellant Under Low‐Velocity Impact	9
Back Cover: A Liquid Stratification Model to Predict Failure in Thermally Damaged EBW Detonators (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 10/2022)	9
Editorial	9
Transient thrust behavior of low‐aspect‐ratio rocket propulsion systems**	9
Developing Reaction Chemistry Models from Reactive Molecular Dynamics: TATB	9
Thermal decomposition characteristics and compatibility analysis of pulverized coal‐doped ammonium nitrate fuel oil (PCANFO) explosive by microcalorimeter	9
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 6/2024	9
Contents: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 11/2022	9
Characterization and response of three TNT equivalent materials in subsurface explosions	9
Strain rate and temperature‐dependent shear fracture mechanism of high‐energy propellant/liner interface zone	9
Characterization of the Internal Pores of LLM‐105 with Different Particle Sizes Using Contrast Variation Small Angle X‐Ray Scattering	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
Development of a Cool Composite Propellant Based on Guanidinium Azotetrazolate for Air Heater Igniter Application	9
Shear and combustion characterization of printable ammonium perchlorate composite propellant formulations	9
Reaction Kinetics of Mixed Nitrate Gun Propellant in the Denitration Strategy	9
Enhanced combustion characteristics of fuel‐rich propellant based on Al−Mg via GAP‐IPDI energetic thermoplastic polymer	9
Synthesis of nitroxyethylnitramine (NENA) plasticizers and dinitroxydiethylnitramine (DINA) in continuous flow**	8
A Critical Review of Limitations and Challenges in Advancement of HNF as a Green Oxidizer for Composite Solid Propellant Formulations	8
Improved method for prediction of detonation velocity for C−H−N−O based pure, mixed and aluminized explosives	8
Beryllium and Cerium Powders as Potential Activators of Aluminum in TBX Compositions	8

Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 6/2025)	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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DRAGON – The German Thermo‐Chemical Code Based on the Becker‐Kistiakowsky‐Wilson Equation of State	8
Effect of temperature on ignition mechanism of Ammonium Perchorate (AP) particles under drop weight impact	8
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4‐Amino‐1‐Butyl‐1,2,4‐Triazolium Dinitramide – Synthesis, Characterization and Combustion of a Low‐Temperature Dinitramide‐Based Energetic Ionic Liquid (EIL)	8
Trace Compound Analysis in TATB by Liquid Chromatography coupled with Spectroscopic and Spectrometric Detection	8
Examining the Effect of Trimethylol Propane Crosslinker on Butanetriol Trinitrate Plasticized Polycaprolactone Polymer Networks of Propellant Binder System	8
Thermal decomposition of fluorinated polymers used in plasticized explosives and munitions	8
Numerical Modeling and Experimental Investigation of Spray Combustion Process in Regenerative Liquid Propellant Mortar	8
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 9/2025)	8
Processing of reactive Ni−Al powders via the LabRAM**	7
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 4/2025	7
Impact and Friction Sensitivities of PETN: I. Sensitivities of the Pure and Wetted Material	7
Molding Fabrication of High‐Energy Nanoparticles of Lead Azide Encapsulated by Graphene‐Doped Porous Carbon Matrix with Excellent Ignition Ability	7
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Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 4/2025)	7
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 8/2023)	7
Segmentation of RDX and TNT in X‐Ray Computed Tomography Reconstructions of Melt‐Cast Explosives	7
Synthesis of a New 1,2,4‐Triazine Derived Azidoxime	7
A Review on IMX‐101 and IMX‐104 Melt‐Cast Explosives: Insensitive Formulations for the Next‐Generation Munition Systems	7
Formulation of Hexamine‐based Fuels for Hybrid Rockets	7
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 10/2022	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
Detonation Reaction Zone and Acceleration Ability of a TKX‐50 Based Polymer Bonded Explosive	7
Eco‐friendly chemically crosslinked solid composite propellants via catalyst‐free azide‐alkyne cycloaddition	7
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	7
Breakthrough in Polynitrogen Chemistry	7
Towards a heat‐ and mass‐balanced kinetic model of TATB decomposition	6
Improvement in High Temperature‐Resistant Performance and Waterproof Property of Combustible Cartridge Case with BEMS Resin Based Composite Coating	6
Integration of Complex Geometry Gun Propellant Form Function Calculation and Geometry Optimization	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
Thermal Behaviour and Kinetic Parameters of Ternary Mg+SrO₂+DNAN Pyrotechnic Compositions	6
Fast reactions of shocked energetic microporous metallic composites	6
Forthcoming Meetings: 9/2024	6
Forthcoming Meetings: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 10/2022	6
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Nitrocellulose‐Based Green‐Light Illuminants: A Study of Barium Nitrate Particle Size on Spectral Performance	6
A rocky road toward a suitable TNT replacement – A closer look at three promising azoles	6
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Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 2/2022	6
Encyclopedia of Oxidizers / Encyclopedia of Liquid Fuels	6
Synthesis and characterization of the energetic 5,7‐diamino‐2‐nitro‐1,2,4‐triazolo[1,5‐a]‐1,3,5‐triazine	6
Trace Analysis Model of Muzzle Smoke	6
Forthcoming Meetings: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 6/2025	6
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 6/2025)	6
Numerical simulation and optimized design of a launching system with a novel charge structure	6
Weak Interactions in TKX‐50 Molecule Crystal	6
The Future of Synthesis Chemistry in Energetics	6
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 7/2022	6
ADN Solid Propellants with High Burning Rates as Booster Material for Hypersonic Applications	6
Thermal Decomposition Mechanism of Molecular Perovskite Energetic Material (C₆NH₁₄)(NH₄)(ClO₄)₃(DAP‐4)	6
Impact and Friction Sensitivities of PETN: II. Sensitivities of the Acidic Material During Manufacturing	6
A national imperative – rebuilding energetic materials science and technology capability	6
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Contents: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 8/2025	5
Study of curing kinetics of 4‐ (dimethylsilyl) butyl ferrocene grafted HTPB and effect of catalysts by differential scanning calorimetry	5
Exploring the influence of additives on the ignition, combustion and quenching of electrically controlled solid propellants	5
In silico Genotoxicity Prediction by Similarity Search and Machine Learning Algorithm: Optimization and Validation of the Method for High Energetic Materials	5
Coating of High Melting Explosive Particles by Nitrotriazolone to Formulate Composite Nanoparticles by Spray Flash Evaporation	5
Artificial Neural Network‐Based Model to Predict Burning Rate of Catalysed Composite Solid Propellant	5
Pressure‐assisted binder jetting for additive manufacturing of mock energetic composites	5
Influence of Low‐Density Ammonium Nitrate Prills Doping on Bulk Emulsion Explosive: Its Detonation Performance and Shock Wave Propagation	5
Vibrational Spectra of HNIW and its Isotopologues: A Combined Experimental and Computational Study	5
Experimental and XFEM Simulation Research on HTPB Propellant Precracks Based on Microscopic Observation and DIC	5
Plasticized pyrotechnic formulations	5
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Study on Oxygen Balance Regulation of TKX‐50 Based on Emulsion Method	5
Low/intermediate speed impact‐induced ignition and damage of a novel high‐energy solid propellant	5
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 8/2025)	5
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 5/2023	5
Numerical simulation of multi‐layer flyer impact initiation of a certain PBX explosive	5
Research Progress of Burning Rate Inhibitors in Solid Heterogeneous Propellants	5
A final goodbye – Peter Elsner (1956–2022)	5
Using Wavy Fuel Surface to Improve the Performance of the Solid Fuel Ramjets	5
Aging Characteristics of HTPB Propellant Based on Volume Resistivity	5

A Constant Trinitrotoluene Equivalence Fit for Blast Wave Position Versus Time Data	5
Toughening Effect of Oxirane‐Tetrahydrofuran Polyether (PEOT) on Blended and Cross‐Linked Nitrocellulose	5
Misconceptions and Open Issues in Energetic Materials	5
Spectroscopic pressure investigation of a novel high energy system	5
Effect of High Temperature on Aging and Service Life Prediction of 2/1 Camphor Propellant	5
Wiley PEP Speaker Award 2025	5
Forthcoming Meetings: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 4/2024	5
Performance of Ammonia Borane Compared to Aluminum in Thermobaric Explosives	5
Mesoscopic Damage Evolution of Hydroxyl‐Terminated Polybutadiene Propellants under Biaxial Tension	5
Using a fiber Bragg grating technique to investigate temperature cycling strain of pressed TATB‐based polymer‐bonded explosives	5
Detonation Characteristics of an Aluminized DNAN‐Based Melt‐Cast Explosive	5
A Comment on the Computed Performance of Hexanitrogen C ₂ _h	4
Explosive Properties of Isosorbide Dinitrate	4
Molecular Dynamics Simulation of the Pyrolysis and Oxidation of NEPE Propellant	4
Reparametrizing Joback's Group Additivity Theory – Thermochemical Building Blocks for Targeted Design of New Compounds	4
Enhancing the performance of HTPB‐IPDI‐based polyurethane composite liner through effective carbon black dispersion**	4
Experimental Study on the Effective Service Range of Hydroxyl‐terminated Polybutadiene Propellant Based on Indentation Theory	4
Wiley PEP Speaker Award 2024	4
Theoretical Study on the Gas‐Phase Oxidation Mechanism of Ethylene by Nitrous Oxide	4
Effect of Ingredients Ratio on the Friction Sensitivity and Burning Performances of Mg/Ba(NO₃)₂/Novolac Resin Pyrotechnic Compositions	4
Detonation of high explosives containing phosphorus(V) nitride, P₃N₅	4
A Synergistic Nano‐Zerovalent Iron‐Hydrogen Peroxide Technology for Insensitive Munitions Wastewater Treatment	4
Experimental and Numerical Analysis of Single Screw Extrusion Process for Thermoplastic PBX Based on PVT Properties	4
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Combinations of essential oils as effective green stabilizers for single base propellants	4
Synthesis and Properties of N¹, N³‐di (2,4‐dinitrophenyl) −2‐fluoro‐1,3‐diamino‐4,6‐ Dinitrobenzene and its Analogues	4
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 3/2025	4
Solid propellants: A first‐principles study of nitrous oxide generation from A3	4
Improving Friction Sensitivity of Molecular Perovskite Energetic Material DAP‐4 by Polymer Binders Coated	4
Theoretical Research on the Combustion Mechanism and Kinetics for Aluminum and Carbon Dioxide	4
High‐Performance and Insensitive DNTF‐DFTNAN Eutectic: Binary Phase Diagram and Characterization	4
Insight into thermal decomposition behavior of ammonium dinitramide‐based liquid propellant through reactive molecular dynamics simulations	4
Design of TDI modified oil‐in‐water emulsion and its application in explosive ink	4
A New High Order Virial Equation of State and Its Application in the Chapman‐Jouguet Parameters Calculation of Explosives	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
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 12/2024)	4
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Contrasting Chemical Kinetic Parameters for Near In‐Service‐Temperature Aging and High‐Temperature Thermal Decomposition of Triaminotrinitrobenzene Formulations	4
Review on the Dewetting of the Particle‐Matrix Interface in Composite Solid Propellants	4
Nitrogen‐Nitrogen Bond Breaking in Irradiation Products of Hexanitrohexaazaisowurtzitane (CL‐20)	4
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Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 4/2022	4
The effect of citrate plasticizers on the properties of nitrocellulose granules	4
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Artificial Intelligence Approaches for Energetic Materials by Design: State of the Art, Challenges, and Future Directions	4
Studies of Energetic and Non‐Energetic Plasticizers for Nitrile Butadiene Rubber based CSP	4
Study on mechanical properties of solid propellant NEPE	4
Study on synthesis and characterization of spherical copper(I) 5‐nitrotetrazolate (DBX‐1)	4
Head‐To‐Head Comparison of Molecular and Continuum Simulations of Shock‐Induced Collapse of an Elongated Pore in an Energetic Molecular Crystal	4
The Effects of Material‐Filled Voids on Detonation Wave Shape in Rubberized RDX Explosives	4
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 8/2024)	4
Influence and comparison of cylindrical engineered defects on detonation waveshape in a rubberized RDX explosive	4
Hybrid Continuum and Multi‐Particle Simulation of RDX Powder Subjected to Drop Impact	4
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Effect of Flavonoids on the Thermal Stability of Nitrocellulose	4
Valorization of Esparto Grass Cellulosic Derivatives for the Development of Promising Energetic Azidodeoxy Biopolymers: Synthesis, Characterization and Isoconversional Thermal Kinetic Analysis	4
Experimental Investigation on the Influence of Confining Pressure on Thermal Aged CMDB Propellant	4
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 8/2024	4
High‐Speed, microwave ignition: Antenna igniters with frequency and bandwidth selectivity	4
Editorial	4
Thermal Decomposition Performance of CL‐20‐Based Ultraviolet Curing Propellants	4
Risk assessment of war wrecks – a comprehensive approach investigating four wrecks containing munitions in the German Bight/North Sea	4
Contents: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 2/2025	4
Structure optimization of linear shaped charge based on different explosives	4
Throttleable Solid Propellants Through Embedded Shape Memory Alloy and Resistance Wires	3
Research on the Safety Response Characteristics of Composite Charges Under Shock Wave Loading	3
Confirmation of Solid Phase Extracted Post‐Blast Explosives Residues Analyzed Using Pulsed Split Injection GC/MS	3
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Numerical simulation on the bomb case effects of non‐ideal aluminized explosive	3
Future Articles: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 01/2025)	3
Predicted viscosity of liquid HMX up to 40 GPa	3
Study of the effect of composite energetic binder on the performance of DAAF at ambient and elevated temperatures	3
Synthesis, Characterization and Derivatives of Iso‐Picramic Acid	3
Indirect GC‐MS Method via Alcoholysis Reaction for Rapid Detection of Organoaluminum Compounds and its Impurities: A Case Study of Triethylaluminium	3
An approach to distinguish chemical and kinetic energy of reactive materials: PTFE/LiF as an inert substitute to PTFE/Al	3
Contents: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 9/2024	3
Energy Performance of HMX‐Based Aluminized Explosives Containing Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)	3
Research on Tensile Stress–Strain Relationship of Azide Polyether Propellant for Wide‐Temperature Range Based on Time–Temperature Superposition Principle	3
Cover Picture: An Answer to the Question about the Energetic Performance of TKX‐50 (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 6/2022)	3
Contents: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 4/2022	3
Munitions underwater – a problem for today	3
The experimental and theoretical study on the spatial‐temporal distribution of electromagnetic radiation from JO‐8 explosions.	3
BKW EOS: History of Modifications and Further Improvement of Accuracy with Temperature‐Dependent Covolumes of Polar Molecules	3
Cook‐Off Characteristics of NTO/HMX‐Based Plastic‐Bonded Explosives in a Shaped Charge	3
Machine Learning Method to Predict Solid Propellant Breakage Efficiency of Cavitation Water Jet	3
Contents: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 7/2024	3
Fractal Scaling of Explosively Driven Product Gases	3
Insight into material behavior via surface free energy calculations for common energetic materials	3
Impact Safety Improvement of High Explosives Through the Use of Internal Cavity Design	3
Contents: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 10/2022	3
CoOOH Nanosheets as High‐Efficiency Catalysts for Thermal Decomposition of Ammonium Perchlorate: Experimental and Kinetic Studies	3
Investigation and mapping of toxic fumes produced by detonation of ANFO explosives in underground space	3
Lowering Onset Temperature and Improving Oxidation of Aluminum Alloys Containing Gallium and Indium	3
In situ measurement of the fragmentation behavior of Al/PTFE reactive materials subjected to explosive loading, Part 1: Fragment size measurements	3
Modelling of Ratchet Growth in TATB‐Based Charge under Thermal Cycling	3