Announcements

1. “A Review on Interoperability of Wireless Charging Systems for Electric Vehicles”
by Kai Song, Yu Lan, Xian Zhang, Jinhai Jiang, Chuanyu Sun, Guang Yang, Fengshuo Yang and Hao Lan
Energies 2023, 16(4), 1653; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16041653
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/4/1653

2. “Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure along Highways in the EU”
by Emilia M. Szumska
Energies 2023, 16(2), 895; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16020895
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/2/895

3. “Electric Vehicle User Behavior: An Analysis of Charging Station Utilization in Canada”
by Tim Jonas, Noah Daniels and Gretchen Macht
Energies 2023, 16(4), 1592; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16041592
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/4/1592

4. “An Energy-Efficient Data Aggregation Clustering Algorithm for Wireless Sensor Networks Using Hybrid PSO”
by Sharmin Sharmin, Ismail Ahmedy and Rafidah Md Noor
Energies 2023, 16(5), 2487; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16052487
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/5/2487

5. “In-Wheel Motor Drive Systems for Electric Vehicles: State of the Art, Challenges, and Future Trends”
by Elena Khan, Kadir Ozaltin, Damiano Spagnuolo, Andres Bernal-Ballen, Maxim V. Piskunov and Antonio Di Martino
Energies 2023, 16(7), 3121; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16073121
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/7/3121

6. “Lithium-Ion Battery Health State Prediction Based on VMD and DBO-SVR”
by Chunling Wu, Juncheng Fu, Xinrong Huang, Xianfeng Xu and Jinhao Meng
Energies 2023, 16(10), 3993; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16103993
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/10/3993

7. “Control of Hybrid Electric Vehicle Powertrain Using Offline-Online Hybrid Reinforcement Learning”
by Zhengyu Yao, Hwan-Sik Yoon and Yang-Ki Hong
Energies 2023, 16(2), 652; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16020652
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/2/652

8. “Power Electronics Converters for Electric Vehicle Auxiliaries: State of the Art and Future Trends”
by Ramy Kotb, Sajib Chakraborty, Dai-Duong Tran, Ekaterina Abramushkina, Mohamed El Baghdadi and Omar Hegazy
Energies 2023, 16(4), 1753; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16041753
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/4/1753

9. “Comparative Review of Motor Technologies for Electric Vehicles Powered by a Hybrid Energy Storage System Based on Multi-Criteria Analysis”
by Dimitrios Rimpas, Stavrοs D. Kaminaris, Dimitrios D. Piromalis, George Vokas, Konstantinos G. Arvanitis and Christos-Spyridon Karavas
Energies 2023, 16(6), 2555; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16062555
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/6/2555

10. “CO₂ Emissions—Evidence from Internal Combustion and Electric Engine Vehicles from Car-Sharing Systems”
by Andrzej Kubik, Katarzyna Turoń, Piotr Folęga and Feng Chen
Energies 2023, 16(5), 2185; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16052185
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/5/2185

MDPI and the University of Southampton Malaysia will be delivering an insightful author training session that delves into the essentials of open access publishing. This session offers a clear understanding of MDPI's publishing process, effective writing techniques, and the role of AI in publishing. Guided by experienced Academic Editors, attendees will gain valuable knowledge tailored to different author groups, helping them to navigate and succeed in their publishing journeys.

Date: 12 September 2024

Time: 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Venue: 2R016, University of Southampton Malaysia

Schedule:

Chair:

MDPI Speakers:

1. “Macroalgae and Microalgae Biomass as Feedstock for Products Applied to Bioenergy and Food Industry: A Brief Review”
by Michelle Dias Hornes da Rosa, Cristina Jansen Alves, Felipe Nardo dos Santos, Alexander Ossanes de Souza, Elessandra da Rosa Zavareze, Ernani Pinto, Miguel Daniel Noseda, Daniela Ramos and Cláudio Martin Pereira de Pereira
Energies 2023, 16(4), 1820; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16041820
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/4/1820

2. “Recent Advances in Lignin-Based Biofuel Production”
by Engin Kocaturk, Tufan Salan, Orhan Ozcelik, Mehmet Hakkı Alma and Zeki Candan
Energies 2023, 16(8), 3382; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16083382
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/8/3382

3. “An Extensive Review and Comparison of Modern Biomass Reactors Torrefaction vs. Biomass Pyrolizers—Part 2”
by Radoslaw Slezak, Hilal Unyay, Szymon Szufa and Stanislaw Ledakowicz 
Energies 2023, 16(5), 2212; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16052212
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/5/2212

4. “Microbial Fuel Cell Performance Boost through the Use of Graphene and Its Modifications—Review”
by Adam Starowicz, Marcin Zieliński, Paulina Rusanowska and Marcin Dębowski 
Energies 2023, 16(2), 576; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16020576
Available online: hhttps://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/2/576

5. “Biodiesel from Rapeseed and Sunflower Oil: Effect of the Transesterification Conditions and Oxidation Stability”
by Elena Khan, Kadir Ozaltin, Damiano Spagnuolo, Andres Bernal-Ballen, Maxim V. Piskunov and Antonio Di Martino
Energies 2023, 16(2), 657; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16020657
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/2/657

6. “TGA-FTIR Analysis of Biomass Samples Based on the Thermal Decomposition Behavior of Hemicellulose, Cellulose, and Lignin”
by Esin Apaydın Varol and Ülker Mutlu
Energies 2023, 16(9), 3674; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16093674
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/9/3674

7. “An Assessment of the Conversion of Biomass and Industrial Waste Products to Activated Carbon”
by Eric N. Coker, Xavier Lujan-Flores, Burl Donaldson, Nadir Yilmaz and Alpaslan Atmanli
Energies 2023, 16(4), 1606; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16041606
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/4/1606

8. Optimisation of Ultrasound Pretreatment of Microalgal Biomass for Effective Biogas Production through Anaerobic Digestion Process”
by Roshni Paul, Alla Silkina, Lynsey Melville, Sri Suhartini and Michael Sulu
Energies 2023, 16(1), 553; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16010553
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/1/553

9. “Biogas Production Depending on the Substrate Used: A Review and Evaluation Study—European Examples”
by Katarzyna Ignatowicz, Gabriel Filipczak, Barbara Dybek and Grzegorz Wałowski
Energies 2023, 16(2), 798; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16020798
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/2/798

10. “Economic and Environmental Benefits of Energy Recovery from Municipal Solid Waste in Phnom Penh Municipality, Cambodia”
by Dek Vimean Pheakdey, Nguyen Van Quan and Tran Dang Xuan
Energies 2023, 16(7), 3234; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16073234
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/7/3234

1. “The Role of Environmental Regulations, Renewable Energy, and Energy Efficiency in Finding the Path to Green Economic Growth”
by Henryk Dzwigol, Aleksy Kwilinski, Oleksii Lyulyov and Tetyana Pimonenko
Energies 2023, 16(7), 3090; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16073090
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/7/3090

2. “Application of Capacitive Deionization in Water Treatment and Energy Recovery: A Review”
by Shenxu Bao, Chunfu Xin, Yimin Zhang, Bo Chen, Wei Ding and Yongpeng Luo
Energies 2023, 16(3), 1136; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16031136
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/3/1136

3. “A Systematic Review of Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage: Status, Progress and Challenges”
by Enbin Liu, Xudong Lu and Daocheng Wang
Energies 2023, 16(6), 2865; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16062865
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/6/2865

4. “The Driving Factors of Italy’s CO₂ Emissions Based on the STIRPAT Model: ARDL, FMOLS, DOLS, and CCR Approaches”
by Dulal Chandra Pattak, Farian Tahrim, Mahdi Salehi, Liton Chandra Voumik, Salma Akter, Mohammad Ridwan, Beata Sadowska and Grzegorz Zimon
Energies 2023, 16(15), 5845; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16155845
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/15/5845

5. “Water Energy Nexus and Energy Transition—A Review”
by Elena Helerea, Marius D. Calin and Cristian Musuroi
Energies 2023, 16(4), 1879; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16041879
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/4/1879

6. “The Nexus between Agriculture, Water, Energy and Environmental Degradation in Central Asia—Empirical Evidence Using Panel Data Models”
by Olimjon Saidmamatov, Nicolas Tetreault, Dilmurad Bekjanov, Elbek Khodjaniyazov, Ergash Ibadullaev, Yuldoshboy Sobirov and Lugas Raka Adrianto
Energies 2023, 16(7), 3206; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16073206
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/7/3206

7. “Cellulases: From Lignocellulosic Biomass to Improved Production”
by Nevena Ilić, Marija Milić, Sunčica Beluhan and Suzana Dimitrijević-Branković
Energies 2023, 16(8), 3598; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16083598
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/8/3598

8. “Electricity Production and Sustainable Development: The Role of Renewable Energy Sources and Specific Socioeconomic Factors”
by George E. Halkos and Apostolos S. Tsirivis
Energies 2023, 16(2), 721; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16020721
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/2/721

9. “Barriers and Prospects for the Development of Renewable Energy Sources in Poland during the Energy Crisis”
by Hubert Kryszk, Krystyna Kurowska, Renata Marks-Bielska, Stanisław Bielski and Bartłomiej Eźlakowski
Energies 2023, 16(4), 1724; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16041724
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/4/1724

10. “Energy Behaviors of Prosumers in Example of Polish Households”
by Bożena Gajdzik, Magdalena Jaciow, Radosław Wolniak, Robert Wolny and Wieslaw Wes Grebski
Energies 2023, 16(7), 3186; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16073186
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/7/3186

1. “Hydrogen Production Methods Based on Solar and Wind Energy: A Review”
by Mohamed Benghanem, Adel Mellit, Hamad Almohamadi, Sofiane Haddad, Nedjwa Chettibi, Abdulaziz M. Alanazi, Drigos Dasalla and Ahmed Alzahrani
Energies 2023, 16(2), 757; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16020757
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/2/757

2. “A Global Review of the Hydrogen Energy Eco-System”
by Omer Faruk Noyan, Muhammad Mahmudul Hasan and Nezih Pala
Energies 2023, 16(3), 1484; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16031484
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/3/1484

3. “Gas Turbine Combustion Technologies for Hydrogen Blends”
by Donato Cecere, Eugenio Giacomazzi, Antonio Di Nardo and Giorgio Calchetti
Energies 2023, 16(19), 6829; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16196829  
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/19/6829

4. “Hydrogen Refueling Process: Theory, Modeling, and In-Force Applications”
by Matteo Genovese, Viviana Cigolotti, Elio Jannelli and Petronilla Fragiacomo
Energies 2023, 16(6), 2890; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16062890  
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/6/2890

5. “Non-Catalytic Partial Oxidation of Hydrocarbon Gases to Syngas and Hydrogen: A Systematic Review”
by Iren A. Makaryan, Eugene A. Salgansky, Vladimir S. Arutyunov and Igor V. Sedov
Energies 2023, 16(6), 2916; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16062916 
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/6/2916

6. “The Necessity and Feasibility of Hydrogen Storage for Large-Scale, Long-Term Energy Storage in the New Power System in China”
by Huaguang Yan, Wenda Zhang, Jiandong Kang and Tiejiang Yuan
Energies 2023, 16(13), 4837; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16134837
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/13/4837

7. “A Review of the Use of Electrolytic Cells for Energy and Environmental Applications”
by Ana P. R. A. Ferreira, Raisa C. P. Oliveira, Maria Margarida Mateus and Diogo M. F. Santos
Energies 2023, 16(4), 1593; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16041593
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/4/1593

8. “Hybrid PEM Fuel Cell Power Plants Fuelled by Hydrogen for Improving Sustainability in Shipping: State of the Art and Review on Active Projects”
by Chiara Dall’Armi, Davide Pivetta and Rodolfo Taccani
Energies 2023, 16(4), 2022; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16042022  
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/4/2022

9. “Optimal Sizing of Battery and Super-Capacitor Based on the MOPSO Technique via a New FC-HEV Application”

by Abdeldjalil Djouahi, Belkhir Negrou, Boubakeur Rouabah, Abdelbasset Mahboub and Mohamed Mahmoud Samy
Energies 2023, 16(9), 3902; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16093902  
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/9/3902

10. “Water Splitting as an Alternative for Electrochemical Hydrogen and Oxygen Generation: Current Status, Trends, and Challenges”
by Nihat Ege Sahin, W. J. Pech-Rodríguez, P. C. Meléndez-González, Juan Lopez Hernández and E. Rocha-Rangel
Energies 2023, 16(13), 5078; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16135078  
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/13/5078

MDPI’s Young Investigator Awards recognize promising early career scientists, acknowledge their contributions, and foster collaboration within the scientific community. We are proud to announce the recipients for 2023, who were carefully selected by the journals’ esteemed Award Evaluation Committee.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the 79 winners of MDPI’s 2023 Young Investigator Awards for their excellent contributions in their research field. We look forward to seeing these rising stars continue to contribute to the advancement of science.

MDPI will continue to support and recognize the academic community. To explore details about the awardees by field, please visit the individual pages listed below:

Congratulations to all the winners for their exceptional contributions and dedication to advancing scientific research.

About MDPI Awards:
To support the academic community, particularly young researchers, and to enhance communication among scientists, MDPI journals regularly offer various awards to researchers in specific fields. These awards, serving as a source of inspiration and recognition, help to elevate the profiles of talented individuals who have made outstanding achievements and are making significant contributions to advancements in their respective fields.

To find out more about MDPI awards, please click here.

The brand conference founded by the China Renewable Energy Society, the China Renewable Energy Conference, is themed around “Green Energy • Innovation Leadership” and is held every two years. It has been successfully held for eighteen sessions so far. In celebration of the 45th anniversary of the society's establishment in 2024, in order to fully leverage the academic alliance advantage and service the in-depth integration of the four links to empower high-quality development within the industry, the society will hold the 19th China Renewable Energy Conference at the Xi'an International Convention and Exhibition Center Conference Building from 16 to 18 August. The scale of the conference is expected to exceed 5,000 people, becoming a powerful measure to jointly promote high-quality development of green energy by a national-level professional scientific and technological society, local government, and industry leading enterprises.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Sustainability;
• Energies;
• Gases;
• Clean Technol.;
• Solar;
• Wind.

If you plan to attend this conference, we invite you to visit our booth and converse with our delegates at the conference venue (Xi 'an International Convention and Exhibition Center Conference Building).

In May, MDPI Romania held three author training sessions – one endorsing an external event and two stand-alone sessions.

The National Session of Scientific Student Communications took place at Technical University Cluj on 17 and 18 May 2024. MDPI Romania sponsored this event and contributed an author training session on the production of research papers and case study analyses. JRS Norbert Kiss gave a presentation called The World of Open Access to explain different open access publishing models and the benefits of open access publishing. His presentation highlighted the impact of open access publishing on scientific progress and innovation.

On 29 May 2024, MDPI Romania hosted an author training session for Ph.D. students, early career researchers, and professors at the Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy. In collaboration with Prof. Andreea Arsene, JRS Ioana Paunescu prepared two presentations: The Steps of the Publishing Process and Elaboration of a Peer Review Report. In her first presentation, she delved into MDPI’s history and mission, MDPI’s editorial process, and MDPI journals of various scopes that are accepting submissions. Her second presentation outlined the types of peer review, the contents of a peer review report by an MDPI reviewer, and the responsibilities of an MDPI reviewer.

MDPI Romania also hosted an author training session at the Iasi University of Life Sciences on 29 May 2024. JRSs Laurentiu Preda and Cosmin Artan gave four presentations: Efficient Writing of an ISI-Indexed Scientific Article, Benefits of Publishing in the Open Access Model, Various Methods of Open Access Publishing, and MDPI Guide for the Article Review Process. The first three presentations offered guidance on how to improve academic writing, the fourth focused on how to write peer review reports. A highly interactive discussion followed the presentations, during which the JRSs provided extensive answers to attendees’ questions.

MDPI is grateful for all the attendees, speakers, and organizers involved in these events. Through their enthusiasm and dedication, these events were great successes.

1. “A Comprehensive Review of Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) Techniques Used in Solar PV Systems”
   by Musong L. Katche, Augustine B. Makokha, Siagi O. Zachary and Muyiwa S. Adaramola
   Energies 2023, 16(5), 2206; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16052206
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/5/2206

2. “Influence of a Hybrid MPPT Technique, SA-P&O, on PV System Performance under Partial Shading Conditions”
   by Ahmed G. Abo-Khalil, Ibrahim I. El-Sharkawy, Ali Radwan and Saim Memon
   Energies 2023, 16(2), 577; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16020577
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/2/577

3. “Robust MPPT Control of Stand-Alone Photovoltaic Systems via Adaptive Self-Adjusting Fractional Order PID Controller”
   by Omer Saleem, Shehryaar Ali and Jamshed Iqbalz
   Energies 2023, 16(13), 5039; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16135039
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/13/5039

4. “A Review on Techno-Economic Study for Supporting Building with PV-Grid-Connected Systems under Saudi Regulations”
   by Sultan J. Alharbi and Abdulaziz S. Alaboodi
   Energies 2023, 16(3), 1531; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16031531
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/3/1531

5. “A Review of Grid Connection Requirements for Photovoltaic Power Plants”
   by Yandi Landera, Oscar C. Zevallos, Rafael C. Neto, Jose F. da Costa Castro and Francisco A. S. Neves
   Energies 2023, 16(5), 2093; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16052093
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/5/2093

6. “Investigation of the Partial Shading Effect of Photovoltaic Panels and Optimization of Their Performance Based on High-Efficiency FLC Algorithm”
   by Dan Craciunescu and Laurentiu Fara
   Energies 2023, 16(3), 1169; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16031169
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/3/1169

7. “Latest Updates of Single-Junction Organic Solar Cells up to 20% Efficiency”
   by Boudia Mohamed El Amine, Yi Zhou, Hongying Li, Qiuwang Wang, Jun Xi and Cunlu Zhao
   Energies 2023, 16(9), 3895; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16093895
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/9/3895

8. “A Review on Fullerene Derivatives with Reduced Electron Affinity as Acceptor Materials for Organic Solar Cells”
   by Alexander V. Mumyatov and Pavel A. Troshin
   Energies 2023, 16(4), 1924; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16041924
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/4/1924

9. “Why Does the PV Solar Power Plant Operate Ineffectively?”
   by Lina Alhmoud
   Energies 2023, 16(10), 4074; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16104074
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/10/4074

10. “A Method of Assessing the Selection of Carport Power for an Electric Vehicle Using the Metalog Probability Distribution Family”
    by Arkadiusz Małek, Jacek Caban, Agnieszka Dudziak, Andrzej Marciniak and Piotr Ignaciuk
    Energies 2023, 16(13), 5077; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16135077
    Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/13/5077

MDPI will be attending The 1st International Conference on AI Sensors & The 10th International Symposium on Sensor Science held in Singapore from 1 to 4 August 2024.

The 1st International Conference on AI Sensors & The 10th International Symposium on Sensor Science is being held by MDPI and will be a premier gathering of innovators, researchers, and experts at the forefront of sensors, sensing technology, artificial intelligence for sensing applications, and AI-enhanced sensing systems.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Sensors;
• Micromachines;
• J. Imaging;
• Photonics;
• Energies;
• Actuators;
• AI;
• Automation;
• Biosensors;
• Chemosensors;
• Drones;
• Electronics;
• Inventions;
• JCP;
• JSAN;
• Machines;
• Materials;
• Metrology;
• Remote Sensing;
• Smart Cities;
• Technologies;
• Signals.

If you plan on attending this conference, feel free to stop by our booth on the second floor. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person to answer any questions you may have.

For more information about the conference, please see the following link:  https://sciforum.net/event/aisi3s2024.

The 27th Conference on Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction will be held from 25 to 28 August 2024 in Xi'an, China. The conference will be hosted by the Energy and Power Engineering School of Xi'an Jiaotong University.

The areas of focus for the conference include the following:

• Process integration for sustainable development;
• Process analysis, modeling and optimization;
• Total site integration;
• Heat transfer and heat exchangers;
• Energy saving and clean technologies;
• Sustainable processing and production;
• Renewable and high-efficiency utility systems;
• Footprint minimization and mitigation;
• Operations and supply chain management;
• Waste minimization, processing and management;
• Batch process analysis and integration;
• Process network dynamics, flexibility and control;
• Industrial implementation and optimization;
• Numerical fluid flow and heat transfer simulation;
• Sustainability and process integration teaching, learning and knowledge tools;

The following MDPI journals will be represented at the conference:

• Energies;
• Environments;
• Clean Technol.;
• Fuels.

If you are planning to attend the above conference, please feel free to start an online conversation with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following link: https://pres24.com.cn/.

1. “Inclusive Economic Growth: Relationship between Energy and Governance Efficiency”
   by Aleksy Kwilinski, Oleksii Lyulyov and Tetyana Pimonenko
   Energies 2023, 16(6), 2511; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16062511
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/6/2511

2. “Load Forecasting Techniques and Their Applications in Smart Grids”
   by Hany Habbak, Mohamed Mahmoud, Khaled Metwally, Mostafa M. Fouda and Mohamed I. Ibrahem
   Energies 2023, 16(3), 1480; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16031480
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/3/1480

3. “Fuzzy-Based Efficient Control of DC Microgrid Configuration for PV-Energized EV Charging Station”
   by Dominic Savio Abraham, Chandrasekar Balaji, Narayanamoorthi Rajamanickam, Pradeep Vishnuram, Venkatesan Ramakrishnan, Mohit Bajaj, Marian Piecha, Vojtech Blazek and Lukas Prokop
   Energies 2023, 16(6), 2753; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16062753
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/6/2753

4. “Overview of Integration of Power Electronic Topologies and Advanced Control Techniques of Ultra-Fast EV Charging Stations in Standalone Microgrids”
   by Achraf Saadaoui, Mohammed Ouassaid and Mohamed Maaroufi
   Energies 2023, 16(3), 1031; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16031031
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/3/1031

5. “A Review of Denial of Service Attack and Mitigation in the Smart Grid Using Reinforcement Learning”
   by Ines Ortega-Fernandez and Francesco Liberati
   Energies 2023, 16(2), 635; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16020635
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/2/635

6. “Fault Location for Distribution Smart Grids: Literature Overview, Challenges, Solutions, and Future Trends”
   by Jorge De La Cruz, Eduardo Gómez-Luna, Majid Ali, Juan C. Vasquez and Josep M. Guerrero
   Energies 2023, 16(5), 2280; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16052280
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/5/2280

7. “Optimal Sizing and Environ-Economic Analysis of PV-BESS Systems for Jointly Acting Renewable Self-Consumers”
   by Nicola Blasuttigh, Simone Negri, Alessandro Massi Pavan and Enrico Tironi
   Energies 2023, 16(3), 1244; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16031244
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/3/1244

8. “Distribution System State Estimation and False Data Injection Attack Detection with a Multi-Output Deep Neural Network”
   by Sepideh Radhoush, Trevor Vannoy, Kaveen Liyanage, Bradley M. Whitaker and Hashem Nehrir
   Energies 2023, 16(5), 2288; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16052288
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/5/2288

9. “Demand Side Management in Industrial, Commercial, and Residential Sectors: A Review of Constraints and Considerations”
   by Baxter Williams, Daniel Bishop, Patricio Gallardo and J. Geoffrey Chase
   Energies 2023, 16(13), 5155; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16135155
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/13/5155

10. “Artificial Intelligence for Hosting Capacity Analysis: A Systematic Literature Review”
    by Md Tariqul Islam and M. J. Hossain
    Energies 2023, 16(4), 1864; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16041864
    Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/4/1864

1. “Prospect of Green Hydrogen Generation from Hybrid Renewable Energy Sources: A Review”
   by Asim Kumar Sarker, Abul Kalam Azad, Mohammad G. Rasul and Arun Teja Doppalapudi
   Energies 2023, 16(3), 1556; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16031556
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/3/1556

2. “Developing a Comprehensive Mathematical Model for Aluminium Production in a Soderberg Electrolyser”
   by Yury Valeryevich Ilyushin and Ekaterina Ivanovna Kapostey
   Energies 2023, 16(17), 6313; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16176313
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/17/6313

3. “Potential Use of Industrial Biomass Waste as a Sustainable Energy Source in the Future”
   by Tomasz Kalak
   Energies 2023, 16(4), 1783; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16041783
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/4/1783

4. “Energy Storage Systems for Photovoltaic and Wind Systems: A Review”
   by Djamila Rekioua
   Energies 2023, 16(9), 3893; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16093893
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/9/3893

5. “Virtual Power Plant with Renewable Energy Sources and Energy Storage Systems for Sustainable Power Grid-Formation, Control Techniques and Demand Response”
   by Jiaqi Liu, Hongji Hu, Samson S. Yu and Hieu Trinh
   Energies 2023, 16(9), 3705; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16093705
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/9/3705

6. “Multiple Microgrids: A Review of Architectures and Operation and Control Strategies”
   by Diptish Saha, Najmeh Bazmohammadi, Juan C. Vasquez and Josep M. Guerrero
   Energies 2023, 16(2), 600; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16020600
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/2/600

7. “Sustainable Energy Planning in a New Situation”
   by Michail Tsangas, Iliana Papamichael and Antonis A. Zorpas
   Energies 2023, 16(4), 1626; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16041626
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/4/1626

8. “Sustainability of Building Materials: Embodied Energy and Embodied Carbon of Masonry”
   by Francesco Asdrubali, Gianluca Grazieschi, Marta Roncone, Francesca Thiebat and Corrado Carbonaro
   Energies 2023, 16(4), 1846; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16041846
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/4/1846

9. “The Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Process from a Circular Economy Perspective—A Review and Future Directions”
   by Rahil Parag Sheth, Narendra Singh Ranawat, Ayon Chakraborty, Rajesh Prasad Mishra and Manoj Khandelwal
   Energies 2023, 16(7), 3228; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16073228
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/7/3228

10. “Recent Advances on Alternative Aviation Fuels/Pathways: A Critical Review”
    by Nikolaos Detsios, Stella Theodoraki, Leda Maragoudaki, Konstantinos Atsonios, Panagiotis Grammelis and Nikolaos G. Orfanoudakis
    Energies 2023, 16(4), 1904; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16041904
    Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/4/1904

MDPI will attend the 14th International Conference on Ceramic Materials and Components for Energy and Environmental Systems (CMCEE14), which will take place from 18 to 22 August 2024 at the Budapest Congress Center, Budapest, Hungary.

This conference series began in 1980s and has established a strong reputation for innovative presentations and information exchange regarding emerging ceramic technologies and their wide-ranging applications. CMCEE-14 will contain more than 30 symposia covering a wide range of topics, which will facilitate global dialogue and discussions with leading world experts in ceramic technologies concerning the sustainable development of society.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Coatings;
• Energies;
• Ceramics;
• Materials;
• Membranes;
• Solids.

If you plan to attend this conference, we invite you to visit our booth and converse with our delegates at booth #11 of the conference venue. We are excited to meet you in person and answer any questions that you may have. For further details about the conference, please visit the following website: https://akcongress.com/cmcee14/.

The IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition 2024 will be held from 11 to 15 August 2024 in Toronto, Canada. The conference will be hosted by the International Water Association (IWA).

The areas of focus for the conference include the following:

• Circular economy and resource recovery;
• Climate-smart approaches to water and wastewater;
• Digital transformation;
• Innovation in technology and policy;
• Wastewater surveillance;
• Inclusive urban sanitation;
• Nature-based solutions;
• Inclusivity and equality;
• Indigenous peoples;
• Partnerships and multi-stakeholder collaboration.

The following MDPI journals will be represented at the conference:

• Water;
• Limnological Review;
• Membranes;
• Geosciences;
• Hydrology;
• Infrastructures;
• Sustainability;
• Energies.

If you are planning to attend the above conference, please feel free to start an online conversation with us. Our delegates also look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have. Our booth number is #1204. For more information about the conference, please visit the following link: https://worldwatercongress.org/.

We are thrilled to share the updated Exceptional Reviewers List 2024. This program was designed to recognize and honor scholars who have delivered consistently exceptional review reports to our journal. Committed to fostering rigorous research and promoting knowledge exchange, Energies (ISSN: 1996-1073) recognizes the significant role our reviewers play in maintaining the quality and integrity of the articles we publish. According to recent surveys conducted in 2023, 91% of our authors rate the peer review as good or excellent, thanks to our pool of excellent reviewers.

We would like to express our sincere appreciation to all the reviewers who have generously volunteered their time and expertise to assist in Energies’ peer-review process. Their dedication and attention to detail in evaluating manuscripts, offering valuable feedback, and contributing to academic rigor are truly commendable.

The Exceptional Reviewers List was introduced in March 2024. Each quarter, we will be selecting a group of outstanding reviewers and introduce them here.

Q1

Name: Dr. Michal Stosiak
Affiliation: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, 50-370 Wrocław, Poland
Interview: “My experience of working with the journal as a reviewer has been positive. The review process has been smooth and to the high standards accepted in journals with a global reach. Contact with the Lead Editor is also good. The system for handling the review process is transparent and allows for a comprehensive assessment of the reviewed paper. In my opinion, the Lead Editors are highly competent and appropriately matched to the specifics of the journal”.
Interests: dynamics, hydrodynamics, hydraulics, vibrations, acoustic, composite, energy efficiency, water hammer, fluid dynamics, pump, valve, actuator

Name: Dr. Bao Jia
Affiliation: National Key Laboratory of Petroleum Resources and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (Beijing), Beijing 102249, China
Interests: shale gas; CO₂; ERO; tight gas; geohermal; chemical; shale oil; unconvetional

Name: Dr. Dušan Medveď
Affiliation: Department of Electric Power Engineering, Technical University of Košice, 040 01 Košice, Slovakia
Interests: technical documentation in electrotechnics; electroheat technique; conversion of electric energy; simulation in electric power system; grid; microgrid; energy system; power quality

Name: Dr. Andrea Mariscotti
Affiliation: University of Genova, DITEN Via Opera Pia 11A 16145 Genova, Italy
Interests: railway electrification, electromagnetic compatibility, electromagnetic interference, power supply quality, switched mode power supplies, traction power supplies, dc-dc power convertors

Name: Dr. Murilo E. C. Bento
Affiliation: Federal University of Rio de Janeiro Departamento de Engenharia Elétrica, Centro de Tecnologia, Cidade Universitaria 21941909 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Interests: power systems; small-signal stability; voltage stability; frequency stability; artificial intelligence; machine learning; genetic algorithm; neural network; particle swarm optimization; eigenvalues; oscillation; linear matrix inequalities; smart grid

MDPI will be attending the 9th International Building Physics Conference (IBPC 2024) that will be held in Canada, Toronto, from 25 to 27 July 2024.

IBPC 2024 is the ninth edition of the official triennial conference of the International Association of Building Physics (IABP). The IBPC conferences unite researchers, practitioners, educators, and students from the building science and building physics sectors worldwide.

The committee meets to exchange new research and innovative technologies and to discuss current and future challenges and sustainable solutions within building physics, while we support innovative discoveries related to climate change challenges.

The following MDPI journals will be represented at the conference:

• Buildings;
• Energies;
• Architecture;
• Sustainability;
• Urban Science;
• Applied Sciences;
• Smart Cities;
• Climate;
• Clean Technol.;
• Air;
• CivilEng.

Our representatives, Mr. David Hu and Mr. Zach Churcher, are eager to answer your questions and address any queries that you may have.

If you are planning to attend this conference, please feel free to start a conversation with us at our booth. For more information about the conference, please visit the following website: https://www.ibpc2024.org/.

Five new journals covering multiple subjects have launched their inaugural issue in June 2024. We are excited to be able to share with you the newest research rooted in the value of open access.

We would like to express our deepest appreciation to all the Editorial Board Members and each journal will ensure its high-quality output using excellent editorial and rigorous peer review processes, to ensure that the articles achieve high impact and visibility.

Please feel free to browse and discover more about the new journals below.

Journal	Founding Editor-in-Chief	Journal Topics (Selected)
	Prof. Dr. Marco Ranucci, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, Italy | Editorial | view inaugural issue	anaesthetic medications; blood and fluid management; pain management; critical care; critical illness | view journal scope | submit an article
	Dr. Giovanni E. Cacciamani, University of Southern California, USA | Editorial | view inaugural issue	surgical/procedural complications; complications; perioperative adverse events; postoperative adverse events | view journal scope | submit an article
	Prof. Dr.  Gassan Hodaifa, Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Spain | Editorial | view inaugural issue	laboratory management; laboratory safety; protective equipment; laboratory problems and challenges; laboratory Innovation | view journal scope | submit an article
	Prof. Dr. Jan S. Suchodolski, Texas A&M University, USA | Editorial | view inaugural issue	companion animals health and disease; veterinary care and nutrition; genetics and genomics; behavior and welfare; human-animal relations | view journal scope | submit an article
	Prof. Dr. Pierfrancesco De Paola, University of Naples Federico II, Italy | Editorial | view inaugural issue	real estate appraisal; economic and financial valuation of real estate projects; sustainable real estate; housing and urban economics | view journal scope | submit an article

We wish to thank everyone who has supported the development of open access publishing. You are welcome to send an application here, or contact the New Journal Committee ([email protected]) if you would like to create more new journals.

The editorial team of Energies (ISSN: 1996-1073) would like to congratulate the winners of the Energies 2023 Editor of Distinction Award, who were chosen by a selection committee chaired by the Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. Enrico Sciubba. Following a review process by the Award Evaluation Committee, six Editorial Board Members were selected as winners. The recipients are as follows.

Name: Prof. Dr. Attilio Converti
Affiliation: Dipartimento di Ingegneria Civile, Chimica e di Ambientale, Scuola Politecnica, Università degli Studi di Genova, via Opera Pia 15, 16145 Genova, Italy
Interests: green chemical products

Name: Prof. Dr. Ahmed Abu-Siada
Affiliation: Discipline of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Curtin University, Perth, WA 6102, Australia
Interests: condition monitoring; fault diagnosis; asset management; power electronics; power system stability quality and control; renewable energy; smart grids

Name: Dr. Carlos Miguel Costa
Affiliation: Centre of Physics, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
Interests: micro and nano polymer composites; energy storage; lithium-ion batteries; anode and cathode materials; separator membranes; sustainable batteries; printable batteries; dielectric properties

Name: Prof. Dr. David Borge-Diez
Affiliation: Department of Electrical, Systems and Automation Engineering, University of León, 24071 León, Spain
Interests: energy efficiency; energy economics; renewable energy; energy simulation; energy optimization

Name: Prof. Dr. Constantine D. Rakopoulos
Affiliation: Section of Thermal Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, Heroon Polytechniou 9, 15780 Zografou, Athens, Greece
Interests: diesel engines; spark-ignition engines; combustion and emissions in engines; use of biofuels in engines

Name: Prof. Dr. Adolfo Dannier
Affiliation: Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technologies, University of Napoli Federico II, 80125 Napoli, Italy
Interests: high-performance dynamic drives with PM motors; power electronic converters; fault tolerance in multilevel converters; power electronic transformer (PET); energy storage for the integration of renewable energy sources and recharge station for electric vehicle

MDPI will be attending the CI’s 40th International Symposium—Emphasizing Energy Transition, in Milan, Italy, which will take place from 21 to 26 July 2024. The event will be held at the Allianz MiCo Congress Center. The biennial symposium provides a scientific venue for sharing ideas and experiences on the applications of combustion.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Energies;
• Fire;
• Fuels;
• Methane;
• Thermo;
• Sustainability;
• Applied Sciences.

If you are participating in this conference, please feel free to engage with us online prior to attendance. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person at booth #B16 and answering any questions you may have. For more information regarding the conference, please visit the following link: https://www.combustionsymposia.org/2024/.

MDPI will be attending the 26th International Conference on Electrical Machines (ICEM 2024) in Turin, Italy, which will take place from 1 to 4 September 2024. The International Conference on Electrical Machines (ICEM) has established itself as an influential and recognized international event, being the only major international conference that is entirely devoted to electrical machines. Started in London in 1974, ICEM is now held every two years.

The 26th International Conference on Electrical Machines (ICEM 2024) will be held at Politecnico di Torino (Italy), one of the most prestigious public institutions at both the international and Italian levels in the fields of education, research, technological transfer and services in all sectors of architecture and engineering.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Machines;
• Applied Sciences;
• Energies;
• WEVJ;
• Vehicles;
• Inventions;
• NDT;
• Electricity;
• Actuators;
• Micromachines;
• Eng;
• Technologies;
• JSAN.
  

If you are planning to attend the conference, please do visit our booth. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following website: https://www.symposium.it/en/events/2024/26th-international-conference-on-electrical-machines-icem-2024.

The editorial team of Energies (ISSN: 1996-1073) would like to congratulate the winners of the Energies 2022 Best Paper Award, who were chosen by a selection committee chaired by the Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. Enrico Sciubba. Following a review process by the Award Evaluation Committee, ten reviews and ten article papers were selected as winners. The recipients are as follows:

Review Papers:
“A Review of the Latest Trends in the Use of Green Ammonia as an Energy Carrier in Maritime Industry”
by George Mallouppas, Constantina Ioannou and Elias Ar. Yfantis
Energies 2022, 15(4), 1453; https://doi.org/10.3390/en15041453  
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/4/1453

“Electric Vehicles: V2G for Rapid, Safe, and Green EV Penetration”
by Abdullah Dik, Siddig Omer and Rabah Boukhanouf
Energies 2022, 15(3), 803; https://doi.org/10.3390/en15030803
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/3/803

“Use of Sustainable Fuels in Aviation—A Review”
by Eduardo Cabrera and João M. Melo de Sousa
Energies 2022, 15(7), 2440; https://doi.org/10.3390/en15072440
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/7/2440

“Battery-Supercapacitor Energy Storage Systems for Electrical Vehicles: A Review”
by Diana Lemian and Florin Bode
Energies 2022, 15(15), 5683; https://doi.org/10.3390/en15155683
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/15/5683

“Chemical Looping Combustion: A Brief Overview”
by Tomasz Czakiert, Jaroslaw Krzywanski, Anna Zylka and Wojciech Nowak
Energies 2022, 15(4), 1563; https://doi.org/10.3390/en15041563
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/4/1563

“Virtual Collection for Distributed Photovoltaic Data: Challenges, Methodologies, and Applications”
by Leijiao Ge, Tianshuo Du, Changlu Li, Yuanliang Li, Jun Yan and Muhammad Umer Rafiq
Energies 2022, 15(23), 8783; https://doi.org/10.3390/en15238783
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/23/8783

“A Review of Thermochemical Conversion of Waste Biomass to Biofuels”
by Shivangi Jha, Sonil Nanda, Bishnu Acharya and Ajay K. Dalai
Energies 2022, 15(17), 6352; https://doi.org/10.3390/en15176352
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/17/6352

“A Photovoltaic Technology Review: History, Fundamentals and Applications”
by Ricardo A. Marques Lameirinhas, João Paulo N. Torres and João P. de Melo Cunha
Energies 2022, 15(5), 1823; https://doi.org/10.3390/en15051823
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/5/1823

“Hydrogen Storage in Geological Formations—The Potential of Salt Caverns”
by Aleksandra Małachowska, Natalia Łukasik, Joanna Mioduska and Jacek Gębicki
Energies 2022, 15(14), 5038; https://doi.org/10.3390/en15145038
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/14/5038

“Overview of Demand-Response Services: A Review”
by Daiva Stanelyte, Neringa Radziukyniene and Virginijus Radziukynas
Energies 2022, 15(5), 1659; https://doi.org/10.3390/en15051659
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/5/1659

Article Papers:
“The Role of Crypto Trading in the Economy, Renewable Energy Consumption and Ecological Degradation”
by Radosław Miśkiewicz, Krzysztof Matan and Jakub Karnowski
Energies 2022, 15(10), 3805; https://doi.org/10.3390/en15103805
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/10/3805

“Forecasting of Electric Load Using a Hybrid LSTM-Neural Prophet Model”
by Md Jamal Ahmed Shohan, Md Omar Faruque and Simon Y. Foo
Energies 2022, 15(6), 2158; https://doi.org/10.3390/en15062158
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/6/2158

“Agriculture 5.0: A New Strategic Management Mode for a Cut Cost and an Energy Efficient Agriculture Sector”
by Konstantina Ragazou, Alexandros Garefalakis, Eleni Zafeiriou and Ioannis Passas
Energies 2022, 15(9), 3113; https://doi.org/10.3390/en15093113
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/9/3113

“Deployment of Fuel Cell Vehicles and Hydrogen Refueling Station Infrastructure: A Global Overview and Perspectives”
by Remzi Can Samsun, Michael Rex, Laurent Antoni and Detlef Stolten
Energies 2022, 15(14), 4975; https://doi.org/10.3390/en15144975
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/14/4975

“The Impact of Agricultural Production Efficiency on Agricultural Carbon Emissions in China”
by Yong Zhu and Congjia Huo
Energies 2022, 15(12), 4464; https://doi.org/10.3390/en15124464
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/12/4464

“Geopolitical Risk as a Determinant of Renewable Energy Investments”
by Floros Flouros, Victoria Pistikou and Vasilios Plakandaras
Energies 2022, 15(4), 1498; https://doi.org/10.3390/en15041498
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/4/1498

“Clean and Affordable Energy within Sustainable Development Goals: The Role of Governance Digitalization”
by Radoslaw Miskiewicz
Energies 2022, 15(24), 9571; https://doi.org/10.3390/en15249571
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/24/9571

“Challenges and Mitigation Measures in Power Systems with High Share of Renewables—The Australian Experience”
by Felipe Arraño-Vargas, Zhiwei Shen, Shan Jiang, John Fletcher and Georgios Konstantinou
Energies 2022, 15(2), 429; https://doi.org/10.3390/en15020429
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/2/429

“How Environmental Regulation, Digital Development and Technological Innovation Affect China’s Green Economy Performance: Evidence from Dynamic Thresholds and System GMM Panel Data Approaches”
by Lijiang Jia, Xiaoli Hu, Zhongwei Zhao, Bin He and Weiming Liu
Energies 2022, 15(3), 884; https://doi.org/10.3390/en15030884
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/3/884

“A Convolutional Neural Network Approach for Estimation of Li-Ion Battery State of Health from Charge Profiles”
by Ephrem Chemali, Phillip J. Kollmeyer, Matthias Preindl, Youssef Fahmy and Ali Emadi
Energies 2022, 15(3), 1185; https://doi.org/10.3390/en15031185
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/3/1185

MDPI will attend the IX Symposium on Hydrogen, Fuel Cells and Advanced Batteries (HYCELTEC 2024), held from 30 June to 3 July 2024 in Milazzo, Italy.

HYCELTEC 2024 will be an interdisciplinary forum for the discussion of topics related to fuel cells, hydrogen and batteries, bringing together researchers from academia, technological centers and industry.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

Energies;

Hydrogen;

WEVJ;

Batteries;

Polymers.

If you plan to attend this conference, we invite you to visit our booth and converse with our delegates. We are excited to meet you in person and address any questions you may have. For further details about the conference, please visit the following website: https://www.hyceltec2024.it/.

MDPI is pleased to announce the inclusion of 237 journals in the 2024 release of the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) and share the key results (see above).

This year, journals covered in the Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) received category ranks together with journals in the Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE) and Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI). Overall, 139 MDPI journals indexed in ESCI are included in the new unified rankings for the first time.

Enhanced Comparability of Data

According to Clarivate, "the creation of unified category rankings [provides] a simpler and more complete category view for the evaluation of journal performance. [...] The category-first approach simplifies journal performance assessment with a holistic view of all journals in each subject category."

We are thrilled to announce that 72% of our ranked MDPI journals (171 of 237) are above average, in Q1 or Q2. Twenty-nine of our journals received their first Impact Factor this year, accounting for more than 5% of the journals accepted into the Web of Science last year.

MDPI Journals Ranked in JCR

The following data includes all MDPI journals indexed in SCIE, SSCI, ESCI and AHCI.

Source: 2023 Journal Impact Factors, Journal Citation Reports ^TM (Clarivate, 2024)

About MDPI

A pioneer in scholarly, open access publishing, MDPI has supported academic communities since 1996. MDPI is leading the transition to open science by making more research free and accessible to everyone. Over 3.5 million researchers have entrusted MDPI with publishing their scientific discoveries. MDPI’s editorial process is bolstered by a network of dedicated reviewers, a team of 6000 professional, well-trained staff members, and an in-house article submission platform that was designed to ensure efficient processes within its 440 fully open access titles.

The World Conference on Carbon 2024 will be held from 14 to 19 July 2024, in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. The conference is co-organized by the Shenzhen Science Technology and Innovation Commission, Shenzhen University of Advanced Technology, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, and Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Topics include the following:

• Nanocarbons: graphene, graphdiyne, CNTs, and fullerenes;
• Graphite, diamond, porous carbon, coal, coke, etc.;
• Carbon fiber and their composites;
• Carbon for energy storage and conversion;
• Carbon for environment;
• Carbon for biology, health, and medicine;
• Carbon for electronics and optoelectronics;
• Carbon 2024 Emerging Young Scientist Symposium.

The following MDPI journals will be represented in the conference:

• C — Journal of Carbon Research;
• Bioengineering;
• Materials;
• Sustainability;
• Fibers;
• Molecules;
• Electrochem;
• Surfaces;
• Energies;
• Chemosensors.

MDPI will be attending the 22nd International Meeting on Lithium Batteries (IMLB) 2024 in Hong Kong, China, which will take place from 16 to 21 June 2024. IMLB 2024 is a premier international conference on lithium battery science and technology, as well as current and future applications in transportation, commercial, aerospace, biomedical, and other promising sectors. Convening in Hong Kong, the conference is expected to draw 2,000 experts, researchers, and company representatives involved in the lithium battery field. This international meeting will discuss recent progress in advanced lithium batteries for energy storage and conversion. The meeting will focus on both basic and applied research findings that have led to improved Li battery materials, and to the understanding of the fundamental processes that determine and control electrochemical performance.

The following MDPI journals will be represented at the conference:

• Batteries (leading);
• Energies;
• Vehicles;
• Technologies;
• WEVJ;
• Fire;
• ASI;
• Electrochem;
• Chemengineering;
• Applied Sciences.

If you are attending this conference, please feel free to start a conversation with us at our booth #D06. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have.

We are pleased to inform you that Energies (ISSN: 1996-1073) has received a heightened CiteScore of 6.2.

CiteScore provides transparent metrics that enable well-informed publishing strategy, library collection development, and the benchmarking of journal performance. It is now a standard citation metric alongside SNIP and SJR that gives an up-to-date view of a journal’s impact.

The 2023 CiteScore provides an assessment of the scientific influence of journals in the 2020 to 2023 period.

This is a reflection of the excellent performance, support, and dedication of all journal editors, reviewers, authors, and readers.

Energies’ CiteScore ranks as follows:

• Q1 (19 out of 130) in the “Control and Optimization” category;
• Q1 (36 out of 204) in the “Engineering (miscellaneous)” category;
• Q2 (200 out of 797) in the “Electrical and Electronic Engineering” category;
• Q2 (25 out of 78) in the “Energy (miscellaneous)” category;
• Q2 (40 out of 128) in the “Fuel Technology” category;
• Q2 (78 out of 272) in the “Energy Engineering and Power Technology” category;
• Q2 (103 out of 270) in the “Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment” category.

For more journal statistics, please visit https://www.mdpi.com/journal/energies/stats.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the journal.

Energies Editorial Office

On UNESCO’s 2024 Oceans Day, MDPI encourages the scientific community to increase the accessibility of ocean research to accelerate ocean conservation.

Basel, Switzerland, June 7, 2024: MDPI, a leading open access (OA) publisher, is proud to announce its active support for World Oceans Day 2024, celebrated under UNESCO’s Ocean Decade framework. MDPI’s CEO, Stefan Tochev hopes that “the latest ocean research can be made freely accessible to help empower scientists and communities at large to save our oceans,” under UNESCO’s Ocean Decade until 2030.

Open Access: A Catalyst for Ocean Action

MDPI’s presence at the UNESCO Ocean Decade Conference 2024 highlights our unwavering commitment to using OA to advance ocean science, support research communities, and promote sustainable ocean management.

"Our involvement in the UNESCO Ocean Decade Conference underscores MDPI's commitment to the underfunded Ocean SDG. By promoting OA to scientific articles and books on SDGs, we aim to inspire critical actions," said Tochev. "Our initiatives, like the World Sustainability Award and Emerging Sustainability Award, further demonstrate our dedication to advancing sustainability.”

Showcasing MDPI’s Contributions to Ocean Research

Over the past three years, MDPI has published 30,000 papers focused on ocean research and related topics. Key MDPI journals contributing to this body of work include:

• Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (4.9k papers)
• Remote Sensing (2.6k papers)
• Sustainability (2k papers)
• International Journal of Molecular Sciences (IJMS) (1.7k papers)
• Marine Drugs (1.5k papers)
• Water (1.5k papers)

These publications highlight MDPI’s contributions to ocean science, reinforcing our role in the broader sustainability agenda by promoting blue innovation and economy.

Additionally, MDPI has launched Oceans, an international, peer-reviewed forum specifically aimed at publishing studies related to all branches of oceanography with an emphasis on the functioning of the ocean and the sustainable use of its resources and ecosystem services.

Affirming MDPI’s Commitment to Ocean Science

MDPI’s commitment to OA is pivotal in addressing critical global challenges, from climate change to ocean sustainability. Our efforts resonate with Outcome 4 of the UNESCO Ocean Decade action roadmap: an accessible ocean with open and equitable access to data, information, technology, and innovation. By aligning with UNESCO’s goals, MDPI continues to contribute to shaping a sustainable future for our oceans, reinforcing our position as a forward-thinking publisher dedicated to environmental stewardship and scientific excellence.

For more information, contact Rui Duarte at [email protected] or +41764313242.

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95% of authors rate MDPI’s publication process as excellent or good, setting a new benchmark in scientific publishing – reveals 2023 Annual Report. 

Basel, Switzerland, June 4, 2024: MDPI, the leading open access (OA) publisher, proudly announces the release of its 2023 Annual Report, detailing remarkable achievements and reaffirming its leadership in advancing OA publishing. In 2023, MDPI received 655,065 submissions, of which 285,244 articles were published. The company now commands a 17% market share in gold open access articles, with a median publication time of six weeks.

Stefan Tochev, MDPI's CEO, stated, "As a pioneer in open access publishing, MDPI has long been a game-changer in the scholarly community, serving millions of authors around the world to ensure the latest research is freely available. Reflecting on our incredible journey at MDPI, 2023 has been marked by growth in paper submissions, ambitious projects and initiatives aimed at improving our internal processes and delivering top-notch services to our scientists."

MDPI's 2023 Annual Report highlights several key achievements:

• 17% market share in gold open access articles across all disciplines.
• Record satisfaction rates: 95% of authors, 82% of reviewers, and 85% of guest editors.
• Enhanced editorial standards and feedback processes.
• Increased reach and impact with 54 new MDPI journal inclusions in Scopus, 29 in Web of Science, and 77 in DOAJ.

MDPI’s unwavering commitment to advancing OA has transformed the landscape of scholarly publishing, making high-quality research freely accessible to the global scientific community. The continuous improvement in our editorial standards and feedback processes underscores MDPI’s dedication to ensuring academic integrity and excellence.

Global Reach and Collaboration

MDPI’s global footprint continues to expand, with authors from diverse regions: 37% from Asia/Pacific, 36% from Europe, 15% from the Americas, and 12% from other parts of the world. The company’s fully OA platform attracted nearly 14 million monthly visitors in 2023, reflecting its widespread influence in the scientific community.

Commitment to Partnerships

With over 800 institutional partners, MDPI continues to demonstrate its dedication to providing reliable and collaborative publishing services. The introduction of a transparent flat-fee model highlights MDPI's ongoing efforts to enhance affordability and support to the academic community. For more details read our 2023 Annual Report.

For more information, contact Rui Duarte at [email protected] or +41764313242.

About MDPI

The journal Energies (ISSN: 1996-1073) is inviting applications for the Energies 2024 Ph.D. Thesis Award. This prize will be awarded to two Ph.D. students or recently qualified Ph.D. fellows who have produced a highly anticipated thesis with great academic potential. The applications will be assessed by an evaluation committee led by the Editors-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. Enrico Sciubba.

Eligibility and requirements:

• The candidate must be a Ph.D. student or recently qualified Ph.D. fellow who has produced a highly anticipated thesis with great academic potential;
• The Ph.D. thesis must be their original work;
• The Ph.D. thesis must be defended in 2024.

Required application documents:

• An executive summary of the Ph.D. thesis in English of around 3000 words;
• A letter from the Ph.D. supervisor recommending the candidate for consideration for this award;
• The candidate’s CV, including a list of publications connected with the thesis;
• An electronic copy of the Ph.D. thesis;
• A scanned copy of the Ph.D. diploma (or certificate of studying at a school or research institute as a Ph.D. student going to graduate or participate in graduation thesis defenses).

Selection criteria:

• Quality of resume and publications;
• Relevance of the candidate and research description;
• Novelty of the candidate’s Ph.D. thesis;
• Strength of the recommendation letter;
• Anticipated academic potential;
• Originality and impact of the research.

Prizes:

• Bonus (CHF 500);
• A certificate;
• An offer to publish one paper free of charge in Energies after peer review before the end of 2025.

To apply for this award, please visit the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/energies/awards/2810. The application deadline is 30 April 2025. The winner will be announced on the Energies website on 31 July 2025. To request further information, please contact the Energies Editorial Office.

Energies Editorial Office

It is our great pleasure to announce the winner of the Energies 2023 Best Ph.D. Thesis Award. This award is given in recognition of a Ph.D. student or recently qualified Ph.D. fellow who has produced a highly anticipated thesis with great academic potential.

The award has been granted to:
“Study of Strategies for An Optimal Energy Management on Electric and Hybrid Vehicles”
by Giulia Sandrini, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy

The winner will receive an honorarium of CHF 500, an electronic certificate and an offer to publish one paper free of charge in Energies (ISSN: 1996-1073) before the end of 2024.

On behalf of the evaluation committee, we want to congratulate the winner on her accomplishments. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the applicants for submitting their exceptional theses and the Award Committee for voting and helping with this award.

Energies Editorial Office

Conference: 9th European Congress on Computational Methods in Applied Sciences and Engineering (ECCOMAS 2024)
Organization: European Community on Computational Methods in Applied Sciences
Date: 3–7 June 2024
Place: Lisbon Congress Centre, Praça das Indústrias 1, 1300-307 Lisboa, Portugal

MDPI journals will be attending ECCOMAS 2024 as exhibitors. This meeting will be held in Lisbon, Portugal, from 3 to 7 June 2024.

The mission of ECCOMAS is to promote joint efforts of European universities, research institutes, and industries that are active in the broader field of numerical methods and computer simulation in engineering and applied sciences (i.e. computational: solid and structural mechanics, fluid dynamics, acoustics, electromagnetics, physics, chemistry, applied mathematics, and scientific computing) to address critical societal and technological issues with particular emphasis on multidisciplinary applications and disseminate innovative research in the fields of ECCOMAS. The 9th European Congress on Computational Methods in Applied Sciences and Engineering consists of 8 Plenary Lectures, 20 Semi-Plenary Lectures, 75 Keynote Lectures, 188 Minisymposia, 15 Special Technical Sessions, the EYIC Young Investigators Minisymposium, the EYIC Junior Workshop, the 14th PhD ECCOMAS Olympiad, 11 General Sessions, namely, 2578 presentations overall.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Computation;
• Mathematical and Computational Applications (MCA);
• Modelling;
• BioMedInformatics;
• AI;
• AppliedMath;
• Mathematics;
• Algorithms;
• Informatics;
• Foundations;
• Digital;
• Data;
• Energies;
• Smart Cities;
• Information;
• Computers.

If you will be attending this conference, please feel free to start a conversation with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following website: https://eccomas2024.org/.

We are pleased to announce MDPI’s Transfer Service.

This service provides a convenient method of transferring your manuscript file, along with any reviewer comments, to another journal within our publishing portfolio.

We are committed to helping authors find the right home for their research, and we will provide authors with guidance and technical support through all stages of the transfer process. Authors will be able to choose to transfer in the following two situations:

1. Select alternative journals on submission.

2. Authors are encouraged to transfer manuscripts to other MDPI journals.

More details about the Transfer Service can be found at the following link:

https://www.mdpi.com/authors/transfer-service

We are pleased to announce Dr. Marcos Tostado-Véliz as one of the winners of the Energies 2023 Outstanding Reviewer Award.

The following is an interview with Dr. Marcos Tostado-Véliz:

1. Could you give a brief introduction of yourself to the readers?
   I received Electrical Engineering (with Hons.) and Master’s degrees in 2016 and 2017, respectively, from the University of Seville, Spain. I started pursuing my Ph.D. in 2017 and finally obtained it in 2020, with a 'Cum Laude' qualification at the University of Jaén, where I am currently an assistant professor, as of 2022.

2. What’s your current research focus, and why did you choose this research field? As a reviewer, what kind of manuscripts would you prefer to review in the future?
   My current research areas focus, principally, on smart grids and related computational tools and mathematical modeling. I am especially interested in the optimization of microgrids, energy communities and smart homes, with a special focus on the optimal integration of electric vehicles, demand response and renewables. In the future, I would like to review papers related to the integration of renewables and electric vehicles into existing power networks. I think this is one of the main challenges of power systems in the near future, and there are many open topics that need to be addressed. Moreover, multi-energy systems and nexus technologies have attracted my attention recently and I would like to see more papers in this field.

3. Which research topics do you think are of particular interest to the research community in the coming years?
   All issues related to the decarbonization of energy systems will be of special interest in the future. Within this field, there are some thrilling issues like the optimal integration of electric vehicles or stability of power systems. Hydrogen generation technologies will also be a promising area, due to the important projects that were recently launched in Europe and other areas.

4. We are an open access journal. How do you think open access impacts authors?
   I think that open access is positive for society rather than the scientific community and therefore it is a great initiative, in my opinion. However, I think that OA journals should be very rigorous during revision processes in order to avoid the effect of 'pay for publishing'. I think this issue has affected the reputation of many OA journals in recent years.

5. Which qualities do you think reviewers need?
   Mainly two: being fair and impartial. When one reviews a paper, the referee has to be uniquely focused on the scientific content of the manuscript and no other superfluous interests. For instance, some reviewers are more concerned about obtaining citations rather than improving the quality of the manuscript.

We are pleased to announce Dr. Chao Chen as one of the winners of the Energies 2023 Outstanding Reviewer Award.

The following is an interview with Dr. Chao Chen:

1. Could you give a brief introduction of yourself to the readers?
   My name is Dr. Chao Chen. I have a Ph.D. degree from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, KTH-Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden, in 2015. I joined Taiyuan University of Technology, China, where I was promoted to associate professor, and nominated as dean of department in 2015, 2016, and 2019, respectively. I have been working on about 20 research projects, with funding from the National Natural Science Foundation of China. I have published about 50 peer-reviewed journal papers and been invited to present reports more than 20 times at conferences. I am serving on the Topical Advisory Panel of MDPI journals Metals and Fluids and as Special Issue Guest Editor of MDPI journals Metals, Materials, Crystals, and Processes.

2. What’s your current research focus, and why did you choose this research field? As a reviewer, what kind of manuscripts would you prefer to review in the future?
   My research focus is computational fluid dynamics, such as numerical model and physical model application in industries, for example, in metallurgy and materials processing, as well as the chemical engineering process. This field is very important for economic development.
   I would like to review the manuscripts with a focus on multiphase flow, computational fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, reactor design, and process design.

3. Which research topics do you think are of particular interest to the research community in the coming years?
   AI-assisted machine learning and combinations of thermodynamics, kinetics, fluid mechanics, and heat and mass transfer in industrial applications.

4. We are an open access journal. How do you think open access impacts authors?
   Open access is good for readers who cannot access journals.

5. Which qualities do you think reviewers need?
   A wide scope of industry application and scientific research. Deep insight into fundamental theories and mechanisms.

In acknowledgment of the groundbreaking achievements of Professor Tu Youyou, the Nobel laureate credited with the discovery of artemisinin, MDPI is proud to announce the Tu Youyou Award. This award, inaugurated in 2016, seeks to honor scholars who excel in the fields of natural products chemistry and medicinal chemistry.

Prize:

• CHF 100,000 in total (If there is more than one winner, the prize will be divided equally amongst the winners);
• An award medal for each winner.

Who should be nominated?

• Scientists with outstanding achievements and contributions in the fields of natural products chemistry and medicinal chemistry.

Who can submit a nomination?

• Academic research institutes
• Universities
• Academic societies

Any personal nominations are not accepted.

How do I submit a nomination?
Candidates’ institutional affiliations need to submit their nominations for final candidates to the Tu Youyou Award Team directly by email after internal screening, and each institution can only nominate a maximum of two candidates for each edition of the Tu Youyou Award. Please note that the nominations cannot be modified once they are submitted and confirmed by the Tu Youyou Award Team.

Required nomination materials:
Nomination Form (Download)

Schedule:
Nomination deadline: 31 December 2024;
Winner announcement: 30 April 2025.

Contact:
Tu Youyou Award Team ([email protected])

More information can be found on the Tu Youyou Award official website. For any inquiries, do not hesitate to contact the Tu Youyou Award Team.

MDPI will be attending the 2024 Science and Technology Annual Meeting of the Chinese Society for Environmental Sciences in Wuhan, China, which will take place from 25 to 27 May 2024. Themes of the conference include the collaborative management of pollution reduction and carbon reduction, defending the sky, defending clean water, defending untouched land, the assessment and prevention of ecological environment risks, the protection and restoration of ecological environments, environmental management, and digital governance in China.

The following MDPI journals will be represented at the conference:

• Environments (co-leading);
• Sustainability (co-leading);
• Land;
• Atmosphere;
• Water;
• Energies;
• Ecologies;
• Pollutants;
• Diversity;
• Waste.

If you are attending this conference, please feel free to talk with us at our booth #B02. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have.

MDPI Romania sponsored four events over the month of April, contributing author training sessions to each event.

The NutriSciLabs 2024 conference was held at the Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy on 12 April 2024. Organized by the Association of Students from the Faculty of Pharmacy Studies, the conference aimed to enhance students’ academic writing and research skills, and bolster their confidence in participating in the academic world. Ioana Paunescu, journal relations specialist for MDPI Romania, led the training session. Paunescu first outlined MDPI’s history and core values, then explained academic writing techniques, ethics, and similarity percentages. The presentation covered the entire editorial process, highlighting the amount of attention paid to details throughout manuscript processing. Paunescu also discussed common errors that authors make while writing, and how to avoid such errors.

On 13 April 2024, the NextGEN 2.0 Student Conference took place at the Babes-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca. NextGen Healthcare organized this event with the university’s European Students’ Society to discuss European and international current affairs. MDPI Romania contributed an author training session called Steps of the Publication Process. Irina Codruta Zaharia, journal relations specialist, began the session with a general introduction of MDPI before diving into different article types, different layout formats, possible journals to submit to, the MDPI submission checklist, and the MDPI editorial process. By explaining the fundamentals of writing and publishing academic papers, Zaharia imparted valuable industry knowledge to the curious minds present. Participants were eager to engage with Zaharia in the subsequent Q&A session.

Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, the International Conference “Students for Students” has long been a gathering place for undergraduate and postgraduate students of all nationalities to present their work and exchange ideas with each other. This year’s conference was held on 18 April 2024, with MDPI Romania contributing an author training session called The World of Open Access. Key speakers included Dr. Norbert Kiss from MDPI Romania and Prof. Dragos Horvath from Strasbourg University. Dr. Kiss discussed the history of open access, differences between open access publishing and traditional publishing, and implications for open access in the future. Attendees expressed keen interest in the subject, approaching Dr. Kiss with questions about academic publishing as well as his career trajectory.

Most recently, on 26 April 2024, MDPI Romania sponsored the National Symposium of Students from Geology and Geophysics Faculties. The AAPG Students Chapter at the Babes-Bolyai University organized this event as an opportunity for geology students from all Romanian universities to present their work and confer with other researchers. Dr. Kiss gave his lecture The World of Open Access at this event as well.

MDPI is thankful to all the participants, speakers, and organizers who attended these events. Through their enthusiasm and dedication, these events were great successes.

We are pleased to announce the winner of the Energies 2023 Young Investigator Award, Dr. Yi Zheng.

The following is a short Q&A with Dr. Yi Zheng:

1. What is your current research direction? Why did you choose this field?
   My current research is focused on the functional materials for sustainable energy applications including passive radiative cooling, battery thermal management, and solar-driven water desalination. Sustainable development is crucial for addressing global warming. My research aims to resolve the energy and water crises, two major challenging issues that human beings are facing nowadays.

2. What will some of the hot research topics in this field be in the next few years?
   I believe that the hot research topics should be centered around cost-effective sustainable energy and water, further reducing GHG emissions. As I mentioned in the previous question, we need solutions for these challenging problems. We should think about how to effectively absorb and transform clean energy into other types of energy.

3. Have you encountered difficulties in your research? How did you overcome them?
   Our Nano Energy Laboratory at Northeastern University (Boston, MA) has studied nano-engineered materials, metamaterials, and hydrogels for passive cooling and water desalination over the past few years. We have published a few good journal papers, but we wondered, how can we put our research into practice to benefit the wider community? This was a problem at the lab scale, the pilot scale, and the industry scale. In addition to designing nanomaterials, we then switched to low-cost materials from daily life waste (recycled plastics), farm waste (cow manure), forest waste (oak tree leaves), and ocean biomass waste materials (lobster shells and squid ink). They not only function well but also reduce our carbon footprint.

4. What qualities do you think young scholars need to possess?
   Firstly, hard work, secondly, patience and, thirdly, an open mind for innovation.

5. Do you have any suggestions for improvement on the awards?
   It might be better to organize a symposium in the future for all award recipients to present their research work to the research community.

6. Energies is an open access (OA) journal, what impact do you think OA has on author submissions?
   OA is trending. It has positive impacts on journal publications, as more and more authors/readers are able to access scientific findings. As an author, I would be pleased to see that our research work can be read widely without any barriers within and outside the research community.

MDPI would like to invite all experts recognized in their fields to attend the MDPI International Day of Light 2024 Webinar, which will be held on 16 May 2024. The aim of this webinar is to encourage researchers to come together, take action, and highlight how the exchange of findings facilitates efforts to raise awareness about the study of light. The study of light has led to promising alternative energy sources, lifesaving medical advances in diagnostics technology and treatments, light-speed internet, and many other discoveries that have revolutionized society and shaped our understanding of the universe.

We are looking forward to seeing you at the MDPI International Day of Light 2024 Webinar.

Title: MDPI International Day of Light 2024 Webinar
Date: 16 May 2024
Time: 09:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. (CEST) | 03:00 p.m.–05:00 p.m. (CST Asia)
More Information: https://sciforum.net/event/IDL2024

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