Toxic Effects of the Most Common Components of Energetic Co-Crystals

Hexanitrohexaazaisowurtzitane (CL-20) is a high-energy-density material known for its exceptional explosive performance, but it suffers from significant safety concerns due to its high sensitivity. To mitigate this issue, researchers have explored the synthesis of CL-20-based cocrystals with other e...

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Main Authors: Xinying Peng, Cunzhi Li, Huan Li, Hui Deng, Xiaoqiang Lv, Ting Gao, Jiachen Shen, Bin Zhao, Zhiyong Liu, Junhong Gao
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Cunzhi Li
Huan Li
Hui Deng
Xiaoqiang Lv
Ting Gao
Jiachen Shen
Bin Zhao
Zhiyong Liu
Junhong Gao
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description Hexanitrohexaazaisowurtzitane (CL-20) is a high-energy-density material known for its exceptional explosive performance, but it suffers from significant safety concerns due to its high sensitivity. To mitigate this issue, researchers have explored the synthesis of CL-20-based cocrystals with other energetic materials to achieve a balance between energy output and safety. Recent advancements in CL-20 cocrystals have focused on developing novel synthesis methods and leveraging computational design techniques to predict and optimize their physicochemical properties. However, the toxicity of CL-20 cocrystals, along with their environmental and health risks, remains a critical concern. This review systematically examines recent progress in CL-20 cocrystal energetic materials, emphasizing toxicity profiles and mechanistic insights into their components. The findings serve as a foundation for the development of safer energetic materials, thereby facilitating sustainable advancements in manufacturing technologies and industrial applications of CL-20.
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spelling doaj-art-711375e019b64254aae5678f8248941a2025-08-20T03:36:22ZengMDPI AGMolecules1420-30492025-08-013015323410.3390/molecules30153234Toxic Effects of the Most Common Components of Energetic Co-CrystalsXinying Peng0Cunzhi Li1Huan Li2Hui Deng3Xiaoqiang Lv4Ting Gao5Jiachen Shen6Bin Zhao7Zhiyong Liu8Junhong Gao9Toxicology Research Center, Institute for Hygiene of Ordnance Industry, NO. 12 Zhangbadong Road, Yanta District, Xi’an 710065, ChinaToxicology Research Center, Institute for Hygiene of Ordnance Industry, NO. 12 Zhangbadong Road, Yanta District, Xi’an 710065, ChinaToxicology Research Center, Institute for Hygiene of Ordnance Industry, NO. 12 Zhangbadong Road, Yanta District, Xi’an 710065, ChinaToxicology Research Center, Institute for Hygiene of Ordnance Industry, NO. 12 Zhangbadong Road, Yanta District, Xi’an 710065, ChinaToxicology Research Center, Institute for Hygiene of Ordnance Industry, NO. 12 Zhangbadong Road, Yanta District, Xi’an 710065, ChinaToxicology Research Center, Institute for Hygiene of Ordnance Industry, NO. 12 Zhangbadong Road, Yanta District, Xi’an 710065, ChinaToxicology Research Center, Institute for Hygiene of Ordnance Industry, NO. 12 Zhangbadong Road, Yanta District, Xi’an 710065, ChinaToxicology Research Center, Institute for Hygiene of Ordnance Industry, NO. 12 Zhangbadong Road, Yanta District, Xi’an 710065, ChinaToxicology Research Center, Institute for Hygiene of Ordnance Industry, NO. 12 Zhangbadong Road, Yanta District, Xi’an 710065, ChinaToxicology Research Center, Institute for Hygiene of Ordnance Industry, NO. 12 Zhangbadong Road, Yanta District, Xi’an 710065, ChinaHexanitrohexaazaisowurtzitane (CL-20) is a high-energy-density material known for its exceptional explosive performance, but it suffers from significant safety concerns due to its high sensitivity. To mitigate this issue, researchers have explored the synthesis of CL-20-based cocrystals with other energetic materials to achieve a balance between energy output and safety. Recent advancements in CL-20 cocrystals have focused on developing novel synthesis methods and leveraging computational design techniques to predict and optimize their physicochemical properties. However, the toxicity of CL-20 cocrystals, along with their environmental and health risks, remains a critical concern. This review systematically examines recent progress in CL-20 cocrystal energetic materials, emphasizing toxicity profiles and mechanistic insights into their components. The findings serve as a foundation for the development of safer energetic materials, thereby facilitating sustainable advancements in manufacturing technologies and industrial applications of CL-20.https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/15/3234Cocrystal MaterialsCL-20ToxicitiesToxic MechanismEnergetic Materials
spellingShingle Xinying Peng
Cunzhi Li
Huan Li
Hui Deng
Xiaoqiang Lv
Ting Gao
Jiachen Shen
Bin Zhao
Zhiyong Liu
Junhong Gao
Toxic Effects of the Most Common Components of Energetic Co-Crystals
Molecules
Cocrystal Materials
CL-20
Toxicities
Toxic Mechanism
Energetic Materials
title Toxic Effects of the Most Common Components of Energetic Co-Crystals
title_full Toxic Effects of the Most Common Components of Energetic Co-Crystals
title_fullStr Toxic Effects of the Most Common Components of Energetic Co-Crystals
title_full_unstemmed Toxic Effects of the Most Common Components of Energetic Co-Crystals
title_short Toxic Effects of the Most Common Components of Energetic Co-Crystals
title_sort toxic effects of the most common components of energetic co crystals
topic Cocrystal Materials
CL-20
Toxicities
Toxic Mechanism
Energetic Materials
url https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/15/3234
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