Mechanochemistry of energetic composite interfaces

The Johns Hopkins University received a $168,298 Project Grant from the Air Force Research Laboratory under the Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program (CFDA 12.800) effective August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2028. The award funds research into the mechanochemistry of energetic composite interfaces, with performance conducted at the university's Baltimore, Maryland facility. This research initiative supports the Air Force's mission to maintain technological superiority through fundamental and applied scientific investigation in materials science and related engineering domains critical to defense capabilities.

The project represents a competitive selection award based on peer and scientific review, consistent with the Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program's emphasis on advancing innovation in areas that enhance Department of the Air Force mission capabilities. As a premier research institution with extensive experience supporting federal defense initiatives, Johns Hopkins University will conduct the three-year investigation into energetic composite interface mechanochemistry, contributing to the broader research infrastructure supporting Air Force and Space Force technological advancement and strategic advantage.