Recent advances in the synthesis and performance of 1,2,4,5-tetrazine-based energetic materials

In recent years, the development of novel advanced energetic materials has significantly shifted toward nitrogen heterocyclic derivatives, which demonstrate a great potential for multipurpose application patterns. Among known heterocycles tetrazine ring is a well-known structural scaffold used in a preparation of various high-energy materials. The majority of energy-rich substances incorporating the tetrazine subunit exhibit high thermal stability, good detonation performance and low sensitivity to mechanical stimuli which defines their practical usability. In this review, the main achievements on the synthesis and performance of tetrazine-based energetic materials reported in last decade are summarized. Potential applications of the presented high-energy compounds are especially emphasized.