Technical Advances in Combustion Engines: Efficiency, Power and Fuels
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Mechanical Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 933
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Combustion engines have been, and continue to be, the primary source of energy for passenger and freight transport, as well as for industry and the energy sector. Despite the growing significance of alternative energy sources, combustion engines are still evolving. This evolution is driven by the need for greater efficiency, higher power output, and the integration of alternative fuels. Recent technological advancements focus on optimizing thermal efficiency, reducing emissions, and incorporating alternative fuels to comply with increasingly stringent environmental regulations.
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue on "Technical Advances in Combustion Engines: Efficiency, Power and Fuels".
This Special Issue aims to showcase innovative research that enhances the efficiency, performance, and sustainability of combustion engines. The scope includes studies on novel combustion strategies, advanced techniques for improving thermal efficiency, engine downsizing, boosting and hybridization methods, waste heat recovery, thermodynamic optimization, and next-generation fuels such as biofuels and hydrogen. It also covers emission reduction technologies, after-treatment systems, emerging digital technologies for engine optimization, applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning in combustion engine development, and life cycle analysis of combustion engine advancements and their environmental impact.
We welcome original research articles and review papers. Research areas may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Advances in combustion modeling; Engine cooling strategies.
- Friction reduction; Application of new materials for the manufacture and repair of combustion engines;
- Systems for reducing energy and increasing the efficiency of combustion engines; Energy recovery systems during operation; strategies for increasing the power of combustion engines.
- Turbocharging; Variable valve timing; Innovative fuel injection techniques.
- Hydrogen combustion; Synthetic fuels; Biofuels; Fuel-blending strategies.
- Catalysts; Particulate filters; NOx reduction methods; Low-carbon technologies.
- Artificial intelligence-driven engine tuning; Predictive maintenance; Real-time monitoring systems.
This Special Issue will contribute to the ongoing evolution of combustion engines, supporting their role in a decarbonized and energy-efficient future.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Denys Baranovskyi
Prof. Dr. Jose Ramon Serrano
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- efficiency
- power
- fuels
- emissions reduction
- engine optimization
- new materials
- turbocharging
- artificial intelligence
- hydrogen combustion
- waste heat recovery
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