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 2021-05-01 to 2025-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Three‐dimensional cohesive finite element simulations of mechanical behavior of polymer‐bonded explosives under quasi‐static tensile loading	49
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Synthesis, Characterization and Decomposition of 4‐Diazo‐2,6‐dinitrophenol	33
Extinction Imaging Diagnostics for In Situ Quantification of Soot within Explosively Generated Fireballs	26
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 5/2022)	19
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Studies on Effect of Nitrogen Rich Explosives on the Morphology, Thermal and Combustion Behaviour of B/KNO₃ Composition	18
Back Cover: Revisiting the Kinematics of the Cylinder Test (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 6/2022)	17
Consideration of fuel and oxidizer combinations for mass and volume limited hybrid rocket motors	16
A numerical determination of complex solid gun propellant burn rates through closed bomb simulation	16
A report on the recent New Trends in Research on Energetic Systems	15
Countering Explosives Misuse Through Science	15
Forthcoming Meetings: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 10‐11/2024	15
Micromechanical Behavior of HTPB Propellant Bonding Interface under Uniaxial Tensile Loading	15
Investigating the Impact of Nano‐Metal Oxides (Copper and Iron) on the Thermal Decomposition Behavior of Advanced Propellants with Nitrocellulose/Polyurethane Binders	15
Combustion and Detonation Behaviour of Ammonium Perchlorate/Phosphorus(V) Nitride, P₃N₅	15
Urea‐Hydrogen Peroxide (UHP): Comparative study on the experimental detonation pressure of a non‐ideal explosive	14
A Nonlinear Ultrasonic Method for Detection and Characterization of Dewetting Damage in Solid Propellant	14
Identification of the Degradation Products from α‐Tocopherol Used as Stabiliser in “Green” Propellants through its Lifetime	14
Enhancing Nitrocellulose Stability: Unveiling the Thermal Properties and Kinetic Degradation Mechanisms With Some Innovative Hybrid Stabilizers	13
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. {{IID:next}}/{{CRYR.YEAR:ifnext}}	13
Comprehending the influence of the particle size and stoichiometry on Al/CuO thermite combustion in close bomb: A theoretical study	13
Numerical simulation of disperse process of fuel‐air explosive based on the computational fluid dynamics	13
Theoretical Study of the Phonon Scattering Probabilities and Thermodynamic Properties for Vacancy in Explosive	13
Comparative study on the rheological properties of cellulose acetate and double‐base propellant	13

Representation of live‐fire energetic residues from insensitive mortar munitions using command‐detonation testing	13
Hygroscopicity of nitrocellulose with different nitrogen content	13
Temperature drives energy release	13
Assessment of Mechanical Properties of Aged Composite Propellant Using Non‐Destructive Indentation Technique in Solid Propellant Rocket Motor	13
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Comparative Study on the Damage Effects in the Deflagration Process of Typical Liquid Propellants	12
Preparation and Characterization of Polyurethane/Nitrocellulose Blends as Binder for Composite Solid Propellants	12
Conferences and Their Importance	12
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 8/2021	12
Study on the Flame Acceleration and Transition from Deflagration to Detonation of N₂O/C₂H₄/CO₂	12
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Factorial Analysis of the Influence of Both Water and Oxygen on Extruded Double Base Rocket Propellant Decomposition	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.	11
Self‐Healing of HTPB Based Polyurethane Binder via Ring Opening Metathesis Polymerization	11
Cookoff of Powdered and Pressed Explosives Using a Micromechanics Pressurization Model	11
Evaluating blast wave overpressure from non‐spherical charges using time of arrival from high‐speed video	10
Study on Mechanical Improvement of CL‐20 Energetic Co‐Crystals Based PBX by Surface Modification	10
In Memoriam James Callaway 1968 to 2024	10
Thermal characteristics of expandable graphite as a burning rate enhancer in hybrid propulsion	10
Combustion of ammonium perchlorate fo near adiabatic condition at high pressures and elevated Initial temperature	10
Construction of Novel Neutral Polymer Bonding Agent by Grafting Multifunctional Pendants for Strengthening the Mechanical Properties of F2313/DAAF‐based PBX	10
Forthcoming Meetings: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 6/2022	10
Prediction Model for Coformer Screening of Energetic Eutectics Based on Flory‐Huggins Interaction Parameter	10
Preparation and characteristics of boron‐based composite micro‐units encapsulated by potassium perchlorate	10
Preparation, characterization and thermal properties of nitrographene coated aluminum powder	10
Creep behaviors of HTPE propellants	9
Correlation between microstructural evolution and mechanical properties of CMDB propellant during uniaxial tension	9
Effect of temperature on ignition mechanism of Ammonium Perchorate (AP) particles under drop weight impact	9
Deterioration study of sea‐dumped munitions in the eastern Scheldt	9
Contents: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 11/2022	9
Elastic Anisotropy of 1,3,5‐Triamino‐2,4,6‐Trinitrobenzene as a Function of Temperature and Pressure: A Molecular Dynamics Study	9
Research on multiphase flow field characteristics of underwater gun double‐tube parallel firing	9
DRAGON – The German Thermo‐Chemical Code Based on the Becker‐Kistiakowsky‐Wilson Equation of State	8
Effect of Graphene on Ignition Mechanism of HMX Powder and Propellant Under Low‐Velocity Impact	8
Happy Birthday, Peter Elsner	8
Thermal decomposition of fluorinated polymers used in plasticized explosives and munitions	8
Improved method for prediction of detonation velocity for C−H−N−O based pure, mixed and aluminized explosives	8
Editorial	8
Beryllium and Cerium Powders as Potential Activators of Aluminum in TBX Compositions	8
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	8
Shear and combustion characterization of printable ammonium perchlorate composite propellant formulations	8
A Study of the Influence of Storage Time of Uncured Propellants on the Final Properties of the Composite in Multi‐Batch Processes on an Industrial Scale	8
Thermal decomposition characteristics and compatibility analysis of pulverized coal‐doped ammonium nitrate fuel oil (PCANFO) explosive by microcalorimeter	8
Development of a Cool Composite Propellant Based on Guanidinium Azotetrazolate for Air Heater Igniter Application	8
Numerical Modeling and Experimental Investigation of Spray Combustion Process in Regenerative Liquid Propellant Mortar	8
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 6/2024	8
Back Cover: A Liquid Stratification Model to Predict Failure in Thermally Damaged EBW Detonators (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 10/2022)	7
Examining the Effect of Trimethylol Propane Crosslinker on Butanetriol Trinitrate Plasticized Polycaprolactone Polymer Networks of Propellant Binder System	7
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 8/2023)	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

Characterization and response of three TNT equivalent materials in subsurface explosions	7
Characterization of the Internal Pores of LLM‐105 with Different Particle Sizes Using Contrast Variation Small Angle X‐Ray Scattering	7
Forthcoming Meetings: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 1/2025	7
Transient thrust behavior of low‐aspect‐ratio rocket propulsion systems**	7
Strain rate and temperature‐dependent shear fracture mechanism of high‐energy propellant/liner interface zone	7
Enhanced combustion characteristics of fuel‐rich propellant based on Al−Mg via GAP‐IPDI energetic thermoplastic polymer	7
Developing Reaction Chemistry Models from Reactive Molecular Dynamics: TATB	7
High‐Pressure Characterization of Melt‐Castable Energetic Materials: Bis(Nitroxymethylisoxazolyl) Furoxan (DNDIF)	7
Processing of reactive Ni−Al powders via the LabRAM**	6
Eco‐friendly chemically crosslinked solid composite propellants via catalyst‐free azide‐alkyne cycloaddition	6
Synthesis of nitroxyethylnitramine (NENA) plasticizers and dinitroxydiethylnitramine (DINA) in continuous flow**	6
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Segmentation of RDX and TNT in X‐Ray Computed Tomography Reconstructions of Melt‐Cast Explosives	6
Synthesis of a New 1,2,4‐Triazine Derived Azidoxime	6
Monosubstituted Polynitroalkoxy‐1,2,4,5‐Tetrazines: A New Family of Melt‐Castable Energetic Materials	6
Detonation Reaction Zone and Acceleration Ability of a TKX‐50 Based Polymer Bonded Explosive	6
Strain Measurement on a PBX during Temperature Cycling Using Fibre Bragg Gauges	6
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 10/2022	6
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Trace Compound Analysis in TATB by Liquid Chromatography coupled with Spectroscopic and Spectrometric Detection	6
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 4/2025	6
Impact and Friction Sensitivities of PETN: I. Sensitivities of the Pure and Wetted Material	6
Feasibility of Detonation in Porous Silicon Nanoenergetics	6
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Shock Initiation Investigation of a Pressed Trinitrotoluene Explosive	6
Influences of the Random Stacking and Charge's Diameter on Compression and Fracture Process of Propellant Charge	6
A Review on IMX‐101 and IMX‐104 Melt‐Cast Explosives: Insensitive Formulations for the Next‐Generation Munition Systems	6
Molding Fabrication of High‐Energy Nanoparticles of Lead Azide Encapsulated by Graphene‐Doped Porous Carbon Matrix with Excellent Ignition Ability	6
4‐Amino‐1‐Butyl‐1,2,4‐Triazolium Dinitramide – Synthesis, Characterization and Combustion of a Low‐Temperature Dinitramide‐Based Energetic Ionic Liquid (EIL)	6
Critical Initiation Threshold of Covered Finite Thickness Explosive under Impact of Shaped Charge Jet	5
Cover Picture: Influences of Bu‐NENA and BDNPA/F Plasticizers on the Properties of Binder for High‐Energy NEPE Propellants (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 6/2021)	5
ADN Solid Propellants with High Burning Rates as Booster Material for Hypersonic Applications	5
Investigation of the Impurities in Erythritol Tetranitrate (ETN) Using UHPLC‐QTOF	5
Improvement in High Temperature‐Resistant Performance and Waterproof Property of Combustible Cartridge Case with BEMS Resin Based Composite Coating	5
Thermal Behaviour and Kinetic Parameters of Ternary Mg+SrO₂+DNAN Pyrotechnic Compositions	5
Fast reactions of shocked energetic microporous metallic composites	5
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Impact and Friction Sensitivities of PETN: II. Sensitivities of the Acidic Material During Manufacturing	5
Formulation of Hexamine‐based Fuels for Hybrid Rockets	5
Influence of Composition on Energetic Properties of Copper Oxide – Aluminum Powder Nanothermite Materials Formed by Electrophoretic Deposition	5
Nitrocellulose‐Based Green‐Light Illuminants: A Study of Barium Nitrate Particle Size on Spectral Performance	5
Microscopic Imaging and Optical Pressure Measurements of Detonations	5
Forthcoming Meetings: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 10/2022	5
Retraction: Xin‐Jia He, Chao Li, Study on Optimization of Interior Ballistic Performance of Cased Telescoped Ammunition Based on Improved FireCy Algorithm, Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 2	5
Thermal Decomposition Mechanism of Molecular Perovskite Energetic Material (C₆NH₁₄)(NH₄)(ClO₄)₃(DAP‐4)	5
Molecular Inclusion of Small Aging Products into the Hexanitrohexaazaisowurtzitane (CL‐20) Lattice: Part II, Polymorph Dependence	5
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 5/2023	5
Towards a heat‐ and mass‐balanced kinetic model of TATB decomposition	5
Encyclopedia of Oxidizers / Encyclopedia of Liquid Fuels	5
Construction of a Novel Barium‐Free Green‐Light Emitting Illuminant Based on Boron Carbide	5
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 2/2022	5
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Low/intermediate speed impact‐induced ignition and damage of a novel high‐energy solid propellant	5
Synthesis of 3D Porous Network Nanostructure of Nitrated Bacterial Cellulose Gel with Eminent Heat‐Release, Thermal Decomposition Behaviour and Mechanism	5
Research Progress of Burning Rate Inhibitors in Solid Heterogeneous Propellants	5
Numerical simulation and optimized design of a launching system with a novel charge structure	5
A national imperative – rebuilding energetic materials science and technology capability	5
A rocky road toward a suitable TNT replacement – A closer look at three promising azoles	5
Weak Interactions in TKX‐50 Molecule Crystal	5
Numerical Simulation of HTPB Resin Curing Process Using OpenFOAM and Study the Effect of Different Conditions on its Curing Time	5
Synthesis and characterization of the energetic 5,7‐diamino‐2‐nitro‐1,2,4‐triazolo[1,5‐a]‐1,3,5‐triazine	5
The Future of Synthesis Chemistry in Energetics	5
Integration of Complex Geometry Gun Propellant Form Function Calculation and Geometry Optimization	5
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 7/2022	5
Synthesis and Characterization of Azido Esters as Green Energetic Plasticizers	5
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 4/2025)	5
In silico Genotoxicity Prediction by Similarity Search and Machine Learning Algorithm: Optimization and Validation of the Method for High Energetic Materials	5
The Curing Reaction Rate of the Rocket Motor Liner Based on the Aging of a Curing System	5
The Effects of Material‐Filled Voids on Detonation Wave Shape in Rubberized RDX Explosives	4
Pressure‐assisted binder jetting for additive manufacturing of mock energetic composites	4
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Aluminized Enhanced Blast Explosive Based on Polysiloxane Binder	4
The Auto‐Ignition Behaviors and Thermal Safety of the Composite Modified Double Base Propellants under Rapid Heating	4
Reparametrizing Joback's Group Additivity Theory – Thermochemical Building Blocks for Targeted Design of New Compounds	4
Toughening Effect of Oxirane‐Tetrahydrofuran Polyether (PEOT) on Blended and Cross‐Linked Nitrocellulose	4
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 8/2024)	4
Forthcoming Meetings: 9/2024	4
Detonation of high explosives containing phosphorus(V) nitride, P₃N₅	4
A final goodbye – Peter Elsner (1956–2022)	4
Theoretical Study on the Gas‐Phase Oxidation Mechanism of Ethylene by Nitrous Oxide	4

Exploring the influence of additives on the ignition, combustion and quenching of electrically controlled solid propellants	4
Plasticized pyrotechnic formulations	4
Spectroscopic pressure investigation of a novel high energy system	4
Molecular Dynamics Simulation of the Influence of PEG‐TDI Aging Degradation on Diffusibility and Compatibility of NG and BTTN	4
Insight into thermal decomposition behavior of ammonium dinitramide‐based liquid propellant through reactive molecular dynamics simulations	4
Contents: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 10/2021	4
Trace Analysis Model of Muzzle Smoke	4
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Vibrational Spectra of HNIW and its Isotopologues: A Combined Experimental and Computational Study	4
Valorization of Esparto Grass Cellulosic Derivatives for the Development of Promising Energetic Azidodeoxy Biopolymers: Synthesis, Characterization and Isoconversional Thermal Kinetic Analysis	4
Enhancing the performance of HTPB‐IPDI‐based polyurethane composite liner through effective carbon black dispersion**	4
Artificial Neural Network‐Based Model to Predict Burning Rate of Catalysed Composite Solid Propellant	4
Using a fiber Bragg grating technique to investigate temperature cycling strain of pressed TATB‐based polymer‐bonded explosives	4
Process Research of Solution‐Enhanced Dispersion by Supercritical Fluids to Prepare Energetic Material Nano‐Capsules	4
Study on synthesis and characterization of spherical copper(I) 5‐nitrotetrazolate (DBX‐1)	4
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Detonation Characteristics of an Aluminized DNAN‐Based Melt‐Cast Explosive	4
Mesoscopic Damage Evolution of Hydroxyl‐Terminated Polybutadiene Propellants under Biaxial Tension	4
Cover Picture: Determination of Particulate Matter Emission Factors of Common Pyrotechnic Articles (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 5/2021)	4
Mathematical Modelling on Extinction of Metallized Composite Solid Propellant Under a Sudden Drop in Pressure	4
Contents: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 9/2021	4
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Conductive Polymer Spark Gap Igniters	4
Studies of Energetic and Non‐Energetic Plasticizers for Nitrile Butadiene Rubber based CSP	4
Combinations of essential oils as effective green stabilizers for single base propellants	4
Study of curing kinetics of 4‐ (dimethylsilyl) butyl ferrocene grafted HTPB and effect of catalysts by differential scanning calorimetry	4
Numerical simulation of multi‐layer flyer impact initiation of a certain PBX explosive	4
A New High Order Virial Equation of State and Its Application in the Chapman‐Jouguet Parameters Calculation of Explosives	4
Study on Oxygen Balance Regulation of TKX‐50 Based on Emulsion Method	4
Experimental and XFEM Simulation Research on HTPB Propellant Precracks Based on Microscopic Observation and DIC	4
Theoretical Research on the Combustion Mechanism and Kinetics for Aluminum and Carbon Dioxide	4
Using Wavy Fuel Surface to Improve the Performance of the Solid Fuel Ramjets	4
Forthcoming Meetings: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 4/2024	4
Contents: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 2/2025	3
A Review on the Gas‐Phase Modeling Study of Aluminum Combustion in Various Environments	3
On the Question of the Energetic Performance of TKX‐50	3
Spotlight on Energetic Materials Scientists Forthcoming Meetings. The International Pyrotechnics Society Preview	3
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 5/2024)	3
Risk assessment of war wrecks – a comprehensive approach investigating four wrecks containing munitions in the German Bight/North Sea	3
Thermal Decomposition Performance of CL‐20‐Based Ultraviolet Curing Propellants	3
Solid propellants: A first‐principles study of nitrous oxide generation from A3	3
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 9/2021	3
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 12/2024)	3
Energetic Derivatives of Nitroguanidine – Synthesis and Properties	3
Forthcoming Meetings: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 11/2021	3
Understanding aging characteristics of a pyrotechnic initiator through performance modeling in Closed Bomb Tests	3
A Synergistic Nano‐Zerovalent Iron‐Hydrogen Peroxide Technology for Insensitive Munitions Wastewater Treatment	3
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 8/2024	3
Multilinear Analysis of Influential Parameters on the Combustion Velocity of Ternary Pyrotechnic Compositions	3
Wiley PEP Speaker Award 2024	3
Activation and reaction mechanism of nano‐aluminized explosives under shock wave	3
Design of TDI modified oil‐in‐water emulsion and its application in explosive ink	3
Thermal properties of CL‐20/HMX‐Am‐GO composites	3
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Munitions underwater – a problem for today	3
Hybrid Continuum and Multi‐Particle Simulation of RDX Powder Subjected to Drop Impact	3
Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 5/2023)	3
Modeling and Simulation of Multi‐Material and Complex‐Shaped Gun Propellant Combustion in Closed Vessels	3
The Influence of AP Addition on the Combustion Characteristics of TKX‐50 with Concentrated Ignition	3
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Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 4/2022	3
Characteristics of the Reacting Flow for the Base‐Bleed Projectile under Dual Stress	3
Investigation of the Ablative Properties of an EPDM\Kevlar Insulator in a Solid Rocket Motor	3
High‐Speed, microwave ignition: Antenna igniters with frequency and bandwidth selectivity	3
Synthesis and Properties of N¹, N³‐di (2,4‐dinitrophenyl) −2‐fluoro‐1,3‐diamino‐4,6‐ Dinitrobenzene and its Analogues	3
Experimental Investigation on the Influence of Confining Pressure on Thermal Aged CMDB Propellant	3
Editorial	3
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 11/2023	3
Influence and comparison of cylindrical engineered defects on detonation waveshape in a rubberized RDX explosive	3
UXO and environmental risk factors impacting EOD operations in German waters**	3
Molecular Dynamics Simulation of the Pyrolysis and Oxidation of NEPE Propellant	3
Utilization of the Critic Subnetwork of a Generative Adversarial Network as Detector of Morphological Material Change in Image Data	3
Preparation and performance characterization of temperature‐sensitive JP‐3 kerosene gel propellant	3
Synthesis and Properties of Glycidyl Polymers Bearing 1,2,4‐Triazol‐5‐One, 3‐Nitro‐1,2,4‐Triazol‐5‐One and Glycidyl Azide Units	3
The effect of citrate plasticizers on the properties of nitrocellulose granules	3
Multi‐Task Multi‐Fidelity Learning of Properties for Energetic Materials	3
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Cover Picture: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 3/2022)	3
Review on the Dewetting of the Particle‐Matrix Interface in Composite Solid Propellants	3
Structure optimization of linear shaped charge based on different explosives	3
Future Articles: (Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 01/2025)	3
Experimental and Numerical Analysis of Single Screw Extrusion Process for Thermoplastic PBX Based on PVT Properties	3
Rocket Propellant Comparison: Conventional Planetary Mixing and Resonant Acoustic Mixing	3
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Effect of Ingredients Ratio on the Friction Sensitivity and Burning Performances of Mg/Ba(NO₃)₂/Novolac Resin Pyrotechnic Compositions	3
Nitrogen‐Nitrogen Bond Breaking in Irradiation Products of Hexanitrohexaazaisowurtzitane (CL‐20)	3
Molecular Inclusion of Small Aging Products into the Hexanitrohexaazaisowurtzitane (CL‐20) Lattice: Part I, Infrared Spectra	3
High‐Performance and Insensitive DNTF‐DFTNAN Eutectic: Binary Phase Diagram and Characterization	3
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Artificial Intelligence Approaches for Energetic Materials by Design: State of the Art, Challenges, and Future Directions	3
Investigation and mapping of toxic fumes produced by detonation of ANFO explosives in underground space	3
Study on mechanical properties of solid propellant NEPE	3
Numerical Analysis on Acceleration Process and Shock Initiation of Parylene C−Cu Flyer in Exploding Foil Initiator	3
Future Articles: Prop., Explos., Pyrotech. 3/2025	3
The experimental and theoretical study on the spatial‐temporal distribution of electromagnetic radiation from JO‐8 explosions.	3