Co-Crystals and Polymorphic Transition in Energetic Materials

Dear Colleagues,

An energetic material’s crystal phases, structure and morphology determine its sensitivity, stability and mechanical properties as well as energetic performance. In recent years, with the development of theoretical calculation and experimental characterization techniques, the in-depth relationship between crystals and their properties has been extensively studied. Co-crystals are fabricated to modify the safety and detonation performances of energetic materials. Inhibition of the polymorphic transition during manufacture and storage has drawn significant attention due to its influence on the stability of energetic composites. Furthermore, the crystal spheroidization of energetic compounds is practically a prerequisite for ideal insensitivity and manufacturability. Crystal engineering occupies an increasingly important role in energetic material applications with emerging practical technology such as resonance acoustic mixing, seed crystal induction and so on.

The present Special Issue, entitled Co-Crystals and Polymorphic Transition in Energetic Materials, aims to examine recent breakthroughs in this burgeoning research field, covering a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:

• Polymorphism, transition and their influence on energetic materials;
• Preparation, calculation and characterization of energetic co-crystals;
• Crystal spheroidization of energetic compounds;
• Relationship between crystal structure and energetic properties;
• Simulation and prediction of energetic crystals.

Dr. Yapeng Ou
Dr. Tao Yan
Dr. Siwei Song
Guest Editors

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