Research Progress on Photocurable 3D Printing of Propellants and Explosives

Abstract Compared to the traditional field of propellants and explosives preparation molding technology, photocuring 3D printing which could realize the precise molding and control of propellants and explosives manufacturing performance, and overturn the traditional manufacturing concept of propellants and explosives, had attracted close attention of scientists all over the world and great progress had been made in the field of propellants and explosives. According to the technical characteristics and application direction of photocuring 3D printing, this paper summarizes the research progress of photocurable 3D printing propellants and explosives around the world, analyzes the problems in the research of photocurable 3D printing propellants and explosives, and points out the importance of new adhesives for photocurable 3D printing propellants and explosives. In addition, it also summarizes the development direction and trend of photocurable adhesive, providing a reference for the application of 3D printing technology in propellants and explosives.