Energetic Compounds Based on 4-Amino-1, 2, 4-triazole (ATZ) and Picrate (PA): [Zn(H2O)6](PA)2·3H2O and [Zn(ATZ)3](PA)2·2.5H2O]n

Explosives in the Cage: Metal-Organic Frameworks for High-Energy Materials Sensing and Desensitization

An overview of the current status of coordination polymers and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) pertaining to the field of energetic materials is provided. The explosive applications of MOFs are discussed from two aspects: one for detection of explosives, and the other for explosive desensitization. By virtue of their adjustable pore/cage sizes, high surface area, tunable functional sites, and rich host-guest chemistry, MOFs have emerged as promising candidates for both explosive sensing and desensitization. The challenges and perspectives in these two areas are thoroughly discussed, and the processing methods for practical applications are also discussed briefly.

Nitrogen-Rich Energetic Metal-Organic Framework: Synthesis, Structure, Properties, and Thermal Behaviors of Pb(II) Complex Based on N,N-Bis(1H-tetrazole-5-yl)-Amine

The focus of energetic materials is on searching for a high-energy, high-density, insensitive material. Previous investigations have shown that 3D energetic metal-organic frameworks (E-MOFs) have great potential and advantages in this field. A nitrogen-rich E-MOF, Pb(bta)·2H₂O [N% = 31.98%, H₂bta = N,N-Bis(1H-tetrazole-5-yl)-amine], was prepared through a one-step hydrothermal reaction in this study. Its crystal structure was determined through single-crystal X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and elemental analysis. The complex has high heat denotation (16.142 kJ·cm^-3), high density (3.250 g·cm^-3), and good thermostability (T_dec = 614.9 K, 5 K·min^-1). The detonation pressure and velocity obtained through theoretical calculations were 43.47 GPa and 8.963 km·s^-1, respectively. The sensitivity test showed that the complex is an impact-insensitive material (IS > 40 J). The thermal decomposition process and kinetic parameters of the complex were also investigated through thermogravimetry and differential scanning calorimetry. Non-isothermal kinetic parameters were calculated through the methods of Kissinger and Ozawa-Doyle. Results highlighted the nitrogen-rich MOF as a potential energetic material.

High pressure studies of Ni3[(C2H5N5)6(H2O)6](NO3)6·1.5H2O by Raman scattering, IR absorption, and synchrotron X-ray diffraction

Molecular structure (a) and packing diagram (b) of 1. The green, grey, blue, red, and white spheres denote Ni, C, N, O, and H atoms, respectively.

High performance 5-aminotetrazole-based energetic MOF and its catalytic effect on decomposition of RDX

The energetic compound [Ag₂(5-ATZ)(N₃)] (1) features a compacted 3D framework structure, remarkable thermostability above 300 °C and perfect detonation performance. Remarkably, 1 can accelerate effectively the thermal decomposition of RDX.

An Ag(i) energetic metal–organic framework assembled with the energetic combination of furazan and tetrazole: synthesis, structure and energetic performance

A novel 3D Ag(i) energetic MOF assembled with a furazan derivative (4,4′-oxybis[3,3′-(1H-5-tetrazol)]furazan) shows low sensitivity, good thermostability and ultrahigh detonation pressure and detonation velocity.