Energetic crystal engineering via intermolecular interactions: from fundamental understanding to advanced application

Key Points

• The aim is to explore how non-covalent interactions affect the properties of energetic materials, specifically in crystal engineering.
• Analyzed intermolecular interactions in energetic crystal structures.
• Investigated the role of non-covalent forces in crystal cohesion.
• Applied concepts from fundamental chemistry to optimize material design.
• Identified key non-covalent interactions that enhance crystal stability.
• Demonstrated that intermolecular forces significantly contribute to energetic properties.
• Proposed new design strategies for improved performance of energetic materials.