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Synthetic chemistry of energetic materials: Evolution, current trends, and AI-driven future

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: s Energetic materials are capable of storing vast amounts of chemical energy and releasing it over a very short period of time, leading to an irreplaceable usage in both military and civilian applications. From traditional nitro compounds to nitrogen-rich heterocyclic energetic compounds, a large number of high-performance energetic molecules have been synthesized. Recently, several promising strategies have been developed for the efficient synthesis, tuning, and prediction of the properties of energetic compounds, which are expected to reshape the field of energetic materials. Here we highlight and discuss several representative examples to show the latest advancements and promote the development of this field.

Source: Energetic Materials Frontiers

DOI: 10.1016/j.enmf.2025.09.001

Authors: Zhi-wei Zeng, Yong-xing Tang, Hong-wei Yang, Guang-bin Cheng

Institution: Nanjing University of Science and Technology

Language: English

Topic: Energetic Materials and Combustion

Subfield: Mechanics of Materials

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: National Natural Science Foundation of China, China Scholarship Council, Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province

Awards: G1141308751, G3265248816, G3680527399, G7150075535