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High Energy Materials Volume,

Development trends in artillery ammunition propellants
Development trends in artillery ammunition propellants
Mateusz Szala
Keywords: nitrocellulose, energetic polymer, propellant, solid rocket propellan
DOI: 10.22211/matwys/0196
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Theoretical assessment of the response of an explosive charge to the impact of a tungsten subprojectile
Theoretical assessment of the response of an explosive charge to the impact of a tungsten subprojectile
Waldemar A. Trzciński
Keywords: explosives, projectile impact sensitivity, threat of tungsten subprojectile for encased explosives
DOI: 10.22211/matwys/0190
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Blast wave energy absorbing systems made using a 3D printing technique – preliminary research
Blast wave energy absorbing systems made using a 3D printing technique – preliminary research
Karolina Wierzbicka, Józef Paszula
Keywords: blast wave absorbers, 3D printing technique, blast wave overpressure measurements
DOI: 10.22211/matwys/0195
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Analysis of glycidyl nitrate polymerization reaction
Analysis of glycidyl nitrate polymerization reaction
Paweł Maksimowski, Julia Merchel
Keywords: poly(glycidyl nitrate), PGN, glycidyl nitrate, polymerization
DOI: 10.22211/matwys/0191
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Termite pyrotechnic compositions of iron and alkaline earth metals peroxides
Termite pyrotechnic compositions of iron and alkaline earth metals peroxides
Andrzej Wojewódka, Marcin Gerlich
Keywords: time delay composition, detonator, gasless combustion, burn rate
DOI: 10.22211/matwys/0199
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Ballistic tests of double-based propelling charges with different carbon black content
Ballistic tests of double-based propelling charges with different carbon black content
Krzysztof Motyl, Bogdan Zygmunt, Andrzej Cholewiak, Mirosław Szczepanik
Keywords: double-base propellant, carbon black, ballistic parameters
DOI: 10.22211/matwys/0193
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An analysis of the mechanical properties of HTPB-propellants using DMA
An analysis of the mechanical properties of HTPB-propellants using DMA
Katarzyna Gańczyk-Specjalska, Paulina Magnuszewska
Keywords: dynamic mechanical analysis, solid rocket propellant, glass transition temperature, compressive strength
DOI: 10.22211/matwys/0192
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The malfunction of a double-base propellant gas generator
The malfunction of a double-base propellant gas generator
Rafał Bogusz, Tomasz Wolszakiewicz
Keywords: double-base propellant, failure scenarios, ballistic tests
DOI: 10.22211/matwys/0189
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Effect of aluminium additives on selected detonation parameters of a bulk emulsion explosive
Effect of aluminium additives on selected detonation parameters of a bulk emulsion explosive
Bartłomiej Kramarczyk, Mateusz Pytlik, Piotr Mertuszka
Keywords: emulsion explosives, aluminium granules, detonation parameters
DOI: 10.22211/matwys/0197
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Estimating the consequences of an explosion on critical infrastructure
Estimating the consequences of an explosion on critical infrastructure
Andrzej Papliński
Keywords: free-air and surface burst explosion, blast field, numerical simulation
DOI: 10.22211/matwys/0200
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Possible ways of optimizing blasting operations using O-Pitblast software
Possible ways of optimizing blasting operations using O-Pitblast software
Józef Pyra, Kamil Gądek
Keywords: open-cast mining, blasting operation design, O-Pitblast, optimization
DOI: 10.22211/matwys/0194
Article (PDF)
The illegal synthesis of picric acid in the context of applicable legal regulations
The illegal synthesis of picric acid in the context of applicable legal regulations
Mateusz Polis, Zenon Wilk, Karolina Nikolczuk
Keywords: picric acid, explosive material, explosive material precursors
DOI: 10.22211/matwys/0202
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Reviewers of articles submitted to High Energy Materials journal, vol. 12 (2)
Reviewers of articles submitted to High Energy Materials journal, vol. 12 (2)
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High Energy Materials Volume,

Aspects of nanomaterials for civil and military applications. Part 1. Origins, characteristics and fabrication methods
Aspects of nanomaterials for civil and military applications. Part 1. Origins, characteristics and fabrication methods
Zenon Foltynowicz, Bogdan Czajka, Andrzej Maranda, Leszek Wachowski
Słowa Kluczowe: nanomateriały wysokoenergetyczne, pochodzenie, właściwości, synteza
DOI: 10.22211/matwys/0146E
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Aspects of nanomaterials for civil and military applications. Part 2. Their use and concerns arising from their introduction into the natural environment
Aspects of nanomaterials for civil and military applications. Part 2. Their use and concerns arising from their introduction into the natural environment
Zenon Foltynowicz, Bogdan Czajka, Andrzej Maranda, Leszek Wachowski
Słowa Kluczowe: nanomateriały, nanoprodukty, nanomateriały militarne, aspekty środowiskowe
DOI: 10.22211/matwys/0158E
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The effective removal of organic and inorganic contaminants using compositions based on zero-valent iron nanoparticles (n-ZVI)
The effective removal of organic and inorganic contaminants using compositions based on zero-valent iron nanoparticles (n-ZVI)
Zenon Foltynowicz, Andrzej Maranda, Bogdan Czajka, Leszek Wachowski, Tomasz Sałaciński
Słowa Kluczowe: nanocząstki Fe(0), usuwanie zanieczyszczeń, odpady, materiały wybuchowe
DOI: 10.22211/matwys/0172E
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High energy materials (HEMs) – innovations with regard to the environment
High energy materials (HEMs) – innovations with regard to the environment
Bogdan Czajka, Tomasz Sałaciński, Leszek Wachowski, Andrzej Maranda
Słowa Kluczowe: materiały wysokoenergetyczne, MW, problemy ekologiczne, nowe kierunki badań
DOI: 10.22211/matwys/0145E
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New energetic materials derived from common explosives. Review
New energetic materials derived from common explosives. Review
Mateusz Szala, Tomasz Sałaciński
Słowa Kluczowe: 2,4,6-trinitrotoluen (TNT), synteza, cyjano-2,4,6-trinitrobenzen, 1,3,5-trinitro-2-(nitrometylo)benzen, nitro-metylo-difenyloamina, ATNT, BTNHT, DATNT, DNTN, HNDFM, HNS, TNAT, TNB, TNBHT, TNX
DOI: 10.22211/matwys/0114E
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70 Years of explosives and chemical safety publications from the Institute of Industrial Organic Chemistry
70 Years of explosives and chemical safety publications from the Institute of Industrial Organic Chemistry
Tomasz Sałaciński, Andrzej Maranda
Słowa Kluczowe: materiały wybuchowe, bezpieczeństwo chemiczne, Instytut Przemysłu Organicznego, wydawnictwa
DOI: 10.22211/matwys/0156E
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Theoretical and experimental investigations on a rocket propulsion system of projectiles intended for vehicle active protection system
Theoretical and experimental investigations on a rocket propulsion system of projectiles intended for vehicle active protection system
Zbigniew Surma, Zbigniew Leciejewski, Arkadiusz Dzik, Marek Białek
Słowa Kluczowe: układ napędowy, antypocisk, stałe paliwo rakietowe, system ochrony aktywnej
DOI: 10.22211/matwys/0110E
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Preliminary analysis of ballistic requirements for LOVA propellants for new generation tank ammunition
Preliminary analysis of ballistic requirements for LOVA propellants for new generation tank ammunition
Bartosz Fikus, Zbigniew Leciejewski, Jakub Michalski, Zbigniew Surma, Radosław Trębiński
Słowa Kluczowe: małowrażliwy materiał miotający, badania pirostatyczne
DOI: 10.22211/matwys/0139E
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Issues related to the cessation of special production in chemical plants
Issues related to the cessation of special production in chemical plants
Michał Kaczorowski, Piotr Prasuła, Piotr Kasprzak
Słowa Kluczowe: produkcja specjalna, materiały wybuchowe, wypadki
DOI: 10.22211/matwys/0142E
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Determining the degree of pulse absorption of air blast wave by spaced material systems
Determining the degree of pulse absorption of air blast wave by spaced material systems
Lech Starczewski, Krzysztof Szcześniak, Michał Gmitrzuk, Robert Nyc
Słowa Kluczowe: fala nadciśnienia, detonacja, materiał wybuchowy, przestrzenny układ materiałowy
DOI: 10.22211/matwys/0144E
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Application of explosive metal cladding in the manufacture of new, advanced layered materials exemplified by titanium Ti6Al4V – aluminium AA2519 bonding
Application of explosive metal cladding in the manufacture of new, advanced layered materials exemplified by titanium Ti6Al4V – aluminium AA2519 bonding
Aleksander Gałka
Keywords: explosive cladding, detonation velocity, Ti6Al4V/AA2519 clad plate
DOI: 10.22211/matwys/0111E
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Synthesis of HTPB using a semi-batch method
Synthesis of HTPB using a semi-batch method
Michał Chmielarek, Wincenty Skupiński, Zdzisław Wieczorek
Keywords: synthesis of hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene, HTPB, polymerization of 1,3-butadiene,semi-batch method
DOI: 10.22211/matwys/0115E
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Modification of HTPB (α,ω-dihydroxypolybutadiene) by esterification, silanization, epoxidation and hydrogenation
Modification of HTPB (α,ω-dihydroxypolybutadiene) by esterification, silanization, epoxidation and hydrogenation
Michał Chmielarek, Paweł Maksimowski, Tomasz Gołofit, Katarzyna Cieślak, Wojciech Pawłowski, Waldemar Tomaszewski
Keywords: hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene, HTPB, modification of HTPB, HTPB derivatives
DOI: 10.22211/matwys/0168E
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High Energy Materials Volume,

Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2): a review of its use in homemade explosives
Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2): a review of its use in homemade explosives
Grzegorz Rarata, Mitja Vahčič, David Anderson, Michael Berglund, Dimitris Kyprianou, Giovanni Emma, Gabriela Diaconu
Keywords: hydrogen peroxide, improvised explosive device, IED, homemade explosive, HMD, oxidiser, organic peroxide, TATP
DOI: 10.22211/matwys/0188
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Explosive potential of energetic mixtures based on hydrogen peroxide
Explosive potential of energetic mixtures based on hydrogen peroxide
Andrzej Papliński
Keywords: hydrogen peroxide, energetic compositions, explosive performance
DOI: 10.22211/matwys/0183
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Technological applications of border effects by hole charges system explosion
Technological applications of border effects by hole charges system explosion
Viktor Kravets, Azar Shukurov, Roman Zakusylo, Andrij Kovtun
Keywords: explosive, border effect, tamping, overdrill, modelling, cutter break, priming charge, conic charge, metallic laying, power stream
DOI: 10.22211/matwys/0177
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Investigation of properties of Cu-Al explosively welded bimetals
Investigation of properties of Cu-Al explosively welded bimetals
Ján Lokaj, Miroslav Sahul, Martin Sahul, Petr Nesvadba
Keywords: explosion welding, detonation velocity, copper, aluminium alloy, intermetallic compound
DOI: 10.22211/matwys/0179
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Safe handling of explosives containers in seaports
Safe handling of explosives containers in seaports
Mirosław Chmieliński
Keywords: hazardous materials, transportation safety, explosives
DOI: 10.22211/matwys/0173
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Optimizing the seismic effects of blasting in quarries by timing
Optimizing the seismic effects of blasting in quarries by timing
Ján Baulovič, Blažej Pandula, Julián Kondela Marta Prekopová
Keywords: blasting operations, seismic waves, particle velocity, seismic safety, blasting timing
DOI: 10.22211/matwys/0178
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Analysis and comparison of the continuous detonation velocity measurement method with the standard method
Analysis and comparison of the continuous detonation velocity measurement method with the standard method
Piotr Mertuszka, Mateusz Pytlik
Keywords: explosive, velocity of detonation, measuring method
DOI: 10.22211/matwys/0182
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Conventional and alternative nitrocellulose stabilisers used in gun propellants
Conventional and alternative nitrocellulose stabilisers used in gun propellants
Katarzyna Gańczyk-Specjalska
Keywords: decomposition of nitrocellulose, “green” stabilisers, eutecti
DOI: 10.22211/matwys/0175
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Temperature sensitivity of solid heterogeneous rocket propellant AP/HTPB/AI
Temperature sensitivity of solid heterogeneous rocket propellant AP/HTPB/AI
Bogdan Florczak
Keywords: solid heterogeneous rocket propellant, HTPB, laboratory rocket motor, temperature sensitivity
DOI: 10.22211/matwys/0185
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Modifying the detonation parameters of individual explosives
Modifying the detonation parameters of individual explosives
Andrzej Maranda, Dominika Górniewicz, Józef M. Paszula, Paweł Jóźwik
Keywords: individual explosives, critical diameter, critical layer, detonation velocity, explosive welding
DOI: 10.22211/matwys/0176
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Investigation of the effect of ammonium nitrate fragmentation on the development of ammonal detonation
Investigation of the effect of ammonium nitrate fragmentation on the development of ammonal detonation
Józef M. Paszula, Justyna Dziewiątkowska, Daniel Buczkowski
Keywords: continuous measurement, detonation velocity, growth of the detonation process, ammonals
DOI: 10.22211/matwys/0181
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Scientific study of the burning process of pyrotechnic compositions in laboratory tests
Scientific study of the burning process of pyrotechnic compositions in laboratory tests
Krzysztof Barański, Jolanta Biegańska, Andrzej Biessikirski
Keywords: combustion, pyrotechnic composition, detonator
DOI: 10.22211/matwys/0180
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Analysis of environmental impacts of combustion products of some pyrotechnic compositions
Analysis of environmental impacts of combustion products of some pyrotechnic compositions
Bożena Kukfisz, Jakub Rakus, Robert Piec
Keywords: life cycle assessment, pyrotechnic compositions
DOI: 10.22211/matwys/0187
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Reviewers of articles submitted to High Energy Materials journal, vol. 11 (2)
Reviewers of articles submitted to High Energy Materials journal, vol. 11 (2)
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High Energy Materials Volume,

Laboratory and field tests on the hydro-jet washing out of TNT from artillery shells
Laboratory and field tests on the hydro-jet washing out of TNT from artillery shells
Józef A. Borkowski, Przemysław J. Borkowski, Michał Bielecki, Andrzej Maranda, Jacek Borkowski, Dariusz Danielewicz, Radosław Warchoł
Keywords: explosives, artillery ammunition, high-pressure water jet
DOI: 10.22211/matwys/0061E
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Trends in the development of propellants regarding the demands of future firearms
Trends in the development of propellants regarding the demands of future firearms
Zbigniew K. Leciejewski, Stanisław Cudziło
Keywords: new propellants, future gun propellant systems
DOI: 10.22211/matwys/0063E
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Thermal insulating cover for the metal body of a rocket motor
Thermal insulating cover for the metal body of a rocket motor
Małgorzata Borkowska, Jan Mężyński, Maciej Moskalewicz, Tomasz Rasztabiga, Marek Tulik
Keywords: thermal insulation, rocket motor
DOI: 10.22211/matwys/0091E
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Preliminary studies of a selected group of propellants with potential application in dry fracking technology
Preliminary studies of a selected group of propellants with potential application in dry fracking technology
Justyna Hadzik, Piotr Koślik, Zenon Wilk, Antoni Frodyma, Łukasz Habera
Keywords: propellants, laboratory rocket motor, dry fracking
DOI: 10.22211/matwys/0099E
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Explosive and thermochemical treatment of multi-layer metallic composites
Explosive and thermochemical treatment of multi-layer metallic composites
Jerzy Nowaczewski, Milena Kita, Justyna Świeczak, Jacek Rudnicki
Keywords: explosive welding, explosive hardening of metals, ion discharge nitriding
DOI: 10.22211/matwys/0066E
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Unmanned vehicles – a new challenge for explosive materials. An overview
Unmanned vehicles – a new challenge for explosive materials. An overview
Tomasz Sałaciński
Keywords: unmanned vehicles, weapon, development
DOI: 10.22211/matwys/0102E
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Monitoring the impact of blasting operations on the environment – new solutions
Monitoring the impact of blasting operations on the environment – new solutions
Józef Pyra, Anna Sołtys, Jan Winzer
Keywords: vibration monitoring, blasting works
DOI: 10.22211/matwys/0081E
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Determination of the environmental burden of combustion products of pyrotechnic mixtures used in quarrying operations
Determination of the environmental burden of combustion products of pyrotechnic mixtures used in quarrying operations
Andrzej Maranda, Rostyslav Zrobok, Bogdan Florczak, Bożena Kukfisz
Keywords: Rocksplitter, black powder, combustion products, eco-indicator
DOI: 10.22211/matwys/0140E
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Preparation and investigation of the properties of hexanitrohexaazatricyclododecanedione (HHTDD)
Preparation and investigation of the properties of hexanitrohexaazatricyclododecanedione (HHTDD)
Mateusz Szala, Leszek Szymańczyk
Keywords: hexanitrohexaazatricyclododecanodione, high energy materials, high nitrogen explosives
DOI: 10.22211/matwys/0057E
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Study on the effect of the rate of addition of an antisolvent on the crystallization of the CL-20
Study on the effect of the rate of addition of an antisolvent on the crystallization of the CL-20
Joanna Szczygielska, Paweł Maksimowski, Wincenty Skupiński
Keywords: ε-CL-20, antisolvent crystallization, polymorphic purity
DOI: 10.22211/matwys/0120E
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Examination of the explosive limits of flammable liquid vapours at various temperatures
Examination of the explosive limits of flammable liquid vapours at various temperatures
Rafał Porowski, Marcin Grabarczyk, Andrzej Teodorczyk
Keywords: flammability limits
DOI: 10.22211/matwys/0084E
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Effect of inert agents on the flammability parameters of selected gases and organic liquid vapours
Effect of inert agents on the flammability parameters of selected gases and organic liquid vapours
Paulina Flasińska
Keywords: explosion limits, limiting oxygen concentration, inertization
DOI: 10.22211/matwys/0094E
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High Energy Materials Volume,

Development trends in artillery ammunition propellants

Theoretical assessment of the response of an explosive charge to the impact of a tungsten subprojectile

Blast wave energy absorbing systems made using a 3D printing technique – preliminary research

Analysis of glycidyl nitrate polymerization reaction

Termite pyrotechnic compositions of iron and alkaline earth metals peroxides

Ballistic tests of double-based propelling charges with different carbon black content

An analysis of the mechanical properties of HTPB-propellants using DMA

The malfunction of a double-base propellant gas generator

Effect of aluminium additives on selected detonation parameters of a bulk emulsion explosive

Estimating the consequences of an explosion on critical infrastructure

Possible ways of optimizing blasting operations using O-Pitblast software

The illegal synthesis of picric acid in the context of applicable legal regulations

Reviewers of articles submitted to High Energy Materials journal, vol. 12 (2)

High Energy Materials Volume,

Aspects of nanomaterials for civil and military applications. Part 1. Origins, characteristics and fabrication methods

Aspects of nanomaterials for civil and military applications. Part 2. Their use and concerns arising from their introduction into the natural environment

The effective removal of organic and inorganic contaminants using compositions based on zero-valent iron nanoparticles (n-ZVI)

High energy materials (HEMs) – innovations with regard to the environment

New energetic materials derived from common explosives. Review

70 Years of explosives and chemical safety publications from the Institute of Industrial Organic Chemistry

Theoretical and experimental investigations on a rocket propulsion system of projectiles intended for vehicle active protection system

Preliminary analysis of ballistic requirements for LOVA propellants for new generation tank ammunition

Issues related to the cessation of special production in chemical plants

Determining the degree of pulse absorption of air blast wave by spaced material systems

Application of explosive metal cladding in the manufacture of new, advanced layered materials exemplified by titanium Ti6Al4V – aluminium AA2519 bonding

Synthesis of HTPB using a semi-batch method

Modification of HTPB (α,ω-dihydroxypolybutadiene) by esterification, silanization, epoxidation and hydrogenation

High Energy Materials Volume,

Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2): a review of its use in homemade explosives

Explosive potential of energetic mixtures based on hydrogen peroxide

Technological applications of border effects by hole charges system explosion

Investigation of properties of Cu-Al explosively welded bimetals

Safe handling of explosives containers in seaports

Optimizing the seismic effects of blasting in quarries by timing

Analysis and comparison of the continuous detonation velocity measurement method with the standard method

Conventional and alternative nitrocellulose stabilisers used in gun propellants

Temperature sensitivity of solid heterogeneous rocket propellant AP/HTPB/AI

Modifying the detonation parameters of individual explosives

Investigation of the effect of ammonium nitrate fragmentation on the development of ammonal detonation

Scientific study of the burning process of pyrotechnic compositions in laboratory tests

Analysis of environmental impacts of combustion products of some pyrotechnic compositions

Reviewers of articles submitted to High Energy Materials journal, vol. 11 (2)

High Energy Materials Volume,

Laboratory and field tests on the hydro-jet washing out of TNT from artillery shells

Trends in the development of propellants regarding the demands of future firearms

Thermal insulating cover for the metal body of a rocket motor

Preliminary studies of a selected group of propellants with potential application in dry fracking technology

Explosive and thermochemical treatment of multi-layer metallic composites

Unmanned vehicles – a new challenge for explosive materials. An overview

Monitoring the impact of blasting operations on the environment – new solutions

Determination of the environmental burden of combustion products of pyrotechnic mixtures used in quarrying operations

Preparation and investigation of the properties of hexanitrohexaazatricyclododecanedione (HHTDD)

Study on the effect of the rate of addition of an antisolvent on the crystallization of the CL-20

Examination of the explosive limits of flammable liquid vapours at various temperatures

Effect of inert agents on the flammability parameters of selected gases and organic liquid vapours