Dalton Transactions,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
52(38), P. 13716 - 13723
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
For
energetic
compounds,
their
structure
determines
performance,
and
even
minor
variations
in
can
have
a
significant
impact
on
performance.
The
application
scenarios
for
materials
are
diverse,
performance
requirements
vary
as
well.
To
investigate
the
influence
of
different
substituent
positions
primary
explosives,
we
prepared
two
Ag(I)-based
complexes,
[Ag(2-IZCA)ClO4]n
(ECPs-1)
[Ag(4-IZCA)ClO4]n
(ECPs-2),
using
structurally
isomeric
ligands,
1H-imidazole-2-carbohydrazide
(2-IZCA)
1H-imidazole-4-carbohydrazide
(4-IZCA).
structures
were
confirmed
infrared,
elemental
analysis,
single-crystal
X-ray
diffraction.
Experimental
results
demonstrate
that
both
ECPs
exhibit
good
thermal
stability.
However,
compared
to
ECPs-1,
ECPs-2
exhibits
lower
initial
decomposition
temperature
(Td
=
210
°C),
mechanical
sensitivity
(IS
27
J,
FS
84
N),
more
concentrated
energy
output.
Although
theoretical
predictions
suggest
similar
detonation
velocities
pressures
actual
tests
indicate
has
stronger
explosive
power
initiating
capability,
with
potential
use
laser
initiator
(E
126
mJ).
simple
preparation
method
inexpensive
starting
enrich
research
explosives.
Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
26(9), P. 1952 - 1958
Published: Feb. 27, 2024
Because
of
environmental
and
health
impacts,
there
is
an
ongoing
necessity
to
develop
sustainable
primary
explosives
replace
existing
lead-based
analogues.
Now
we
describe
a
potential
explosive,
dipotassium
4,6-dinitro-5,7-dioxidobenzo[c][1,2,5]oxadiazole
1-oxide
(K
JACS Au,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
5(2), P. 1031 - 1038
Published: Jan. 23, 2025
A
primary
explosive
is
a
perfect
chemical
compound
for
starting
ignition
in
military
and
commercial
uses.
Over
the
past
century,
quest
lead-free,
environmentally
friendly
explosives
has
been
significant
challenge
long-standing
goal.
Here,
an
innovative
organic
explosive,
(E)-1,2-bis(3-azido-5-(trifluoromethyl)-4H-1,2,4-triazol-4-yl)diazene
(4),
designed
synthesized
through
straightforward
three-step
reaction
from
commercially
available
reagents.
Importantly,
this
integrated
two
trifluoromethyl
azido
groups
into
N,N′-azo-1,2,4-triazole
backbone
to
enhance
performance
safety.
With
combination,
it
meets
stringent
criteria
safer,
explosives:
being
metal
perchlorate-free,
possessing
high
density,
excellent
priming
ability,
unique
sensitivities
nonexplosive
stimuli.
It
shows
robust
environmental
resistance,
good
thermal
stability,
effective
detonation
also
can
be
effectively
initiated
with
laser.
Moreover,
test,
4
successfully
detonated
500
mg
of
PETN
ultralow
minimum
primer
charge
(MPC)
40
mg,
similar
traditional
LA
(MPC:
mg)
outperforming
metal-free
ICM-103
60
DDNP
70
mg).
The
power,
combined
its
synthesis,
cost-effectiveness,
easy
large-scale
manufacturing,
makes
superior
alternative
currently
used
such
as
lead
azide
(LA)
diazodinitrophenol
(DDNP).
Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(16), P. 9546 - 9551
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
study
highlights
for
the
first
time
impact
of
positional
isomerism
on
chemical
reactivity
which
involves
a
domino
reaction,
salt
formation,
cyclization,
and
nucleophilic
substitution.
Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Compared
with
traditional
polycyclic-based
heterocyclic
energetic
compounds,
the
synthesis
of
fused
ring
compounds
is
more
challenging
since
only
a
few
substrates
meet
structural
requirements
for
cyclization
reaction.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(27), P. 35232 - 35244
Published: June 25, 2024
The
construction
and
modification
of
novel
energetic
frameworks
to
achieve
an
ideal
balance
between
high
energy
density
good
stability
are
a
continuous
pursuit
for
researchers.
In
this
work,
fused
[5,6,5]-tricyclic
framework
was
utilized
as
the
host
encapsulate
oxidant
molecules
first
time.
A
series
new
pyridazine-based
[5,6]
[5,6,5]
polycyclic
nitrogen-rich
skeletons
their
derivatives
were
designed
synthesized.
Two
strategies,
amino
oxidation
host-guest
inclusion,
used
modify
skeleton
in
only
one
step.
All
compounds
exhibit
comprehensive
properties
(
Organic Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 14, 2025
Energetic
materials
containing
a
pyrazolotriazine
oxide
skeleton
have
the
potential
for
high
performance.
However,
research
on
is
very
limited
due
to
inherent
ring
system
instability
and
synthetic
approaches.
In
this
paper,
APTO
OPTO
with
combination
of
high-nitrogen
tetrazole
promising
azido-pyrazolotriazine
been
synthesized.
Of
these,
its
energetic
salts
exhibit
excellent
detonation
properties
(Dv
>
8220
m
s–1;
P
26.50
GPa).
Surprisingly,
exhibits
performance
=
8913
32.43
GPa)
comparable
that
RDX.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 15, 2025
Lead
azide
(LA)
is
a
widely
utilized
primary
explosive,
serving
as
the
initiating
charge
in
blasting
caps
or
detonators
to
start
detonation
process
of
secondary
explosives.
The
toxicity
and
environmental
concerns
associated
with
LA
have
led
regulatory
restrictions
increased
scrutiny,
prompting
search
for
lead-free
alternatives.
highly
sensitive
toward
heat,
shock,
friction,
which
poses
safety
challenges
during
manufacturing,
handling,
storage.
Developing
lead-free,
environmentally
friendly,
thermostable,
safe
next-generation
explosives
high
ability
significant
challenge
an
important
goal.
Herein,
1,8-diazido-bis([1,2,4]triazolo)[4,3-b:3',4'-f][1,2,4,5]tetrazine
(DATTY)
was
synthesized
studied.
It
highlight
that
DATTY
has
nitrogen
content
80.3%,
lower
friction
sensitivity
(5
N)
than
(0.3
N),
while
being
stable
under
ambient
conditions.
endothermic
explosive
heat
formation
6.533
kJ
g-1.
demonstrates
exceptional
ability,
minimum
(MPC)
just
1
mg,
markedly
MPC
LA,
10
well
other
previously
reported
velocity
(vD
=
8835
m
s-1)
exceptional,
surpassing
all
development
represents
progress
field
explosives,
setting
new
benchmark
efficiency.
The Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 9, 2025
Tetrazole-based
energetic
materials
have
received
extensive
attention
from
researchers
due
to
their
high
heats
of
formation
and
nitrogen
contents.
In
this
work,
a
novel
tricyclic
tetrazole
compound
linked
by
C–C
C–N
bonds
was
synthesized
for
the
first
time,
series
salts
(1–4)
were
prepared.
addition,
2,2′-bis(dinitromethyl)-2H,2′H-5,2′-5,5′-tertetrazole
(DNTBT)
assembling
dinitromethyl
with
tetrazole.
Among
them,
six
compounds
further
determined
single-crystal
X-ray
diffraction
analysis.
And
theoretical
calculations
demonstrate
that
all
exhibit
positive
heat
formation.
The
target
are
much
greater
than
those
RDX,
HMX,
CL-20.
computational
results
indicate
DNTBT
(D
=
9580
m·s–1,
P
39.2
GPa)
its
ionic
6
9038
34.4
GPa),
7
9178
35.2
8
9297
37.7
superior
detonation
performance
compared
HMX
8795
34.9
comparable
RDX
9144
GPa).
This
work
provides
guidance
future
in
developing
high-energy-density
materials.
Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
21(32), P. 6604 - 6616
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
This
work
demonstrates
the
synthesis,
characterization,
and
energetic
properties’
evaluation
of
polynitro-functionalized
4-phenyl-1
H
-pyrazole-based
heat-resistant
explosives.