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11 October 2022
Energies | Top 10 Cited Papers in 2020 in the Section “Thermal Management”

1. “Multi-Disciplinary Optimization Design of Axial-Flow Pump Impellers Based on the Approximation Model”
by Shi, L.; Zhu, J.; Tang, F. and Wang, C.
Energies 2020, 13(4), 779; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13040779
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/4/779
2. “Effects of the Impeller Blade with a Slot Structure on the Centrifugal Pump Performance”
by Wang, H.; Long, B.; Wang, C.; Han, C. and Li, L.
Energies 2020, 13(7), 1628; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13071628
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/7/1628
3. “Enhancement in Combustion, Performance, and Emission Characteristics of a Diesel Engine Fueled with Ce-ZnO Nanoparticle Additive Added to Soybean Biodiesel Blends”
by Hussain, F.; Soudagar, M. E. M.; Afzal, A.; Mujtaba, M. A.; Fattah, I. M. R.; Naik, B.; Mulla, M. H.; Badruddin, I. A.; Khan, T. M. Y.; Raju, V. D.; Gavhane, R. S. and Rahman, S. M. A.
Energies 2020, 13(17), 4578; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13174578
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/17/4578
4. “Impact of Lithium Salts on the Combustion Characteristics of Electrolyte under Diverse Pressures”
by Liu, C.; Huang, Q.; Zheng, K.; Qin, J.; Zhou, D. and Wang, J.
Energies 2020, 13(20), 5373; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13205373
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/20/5373
5. “Advance Exergo-Economic Analysis of a Waste Heat Recovery System Using ORC for a Bottoming Natural Gas Engine”
by Valencia Ochoa, G.; Piero Rojas, J. and Duarte Forero, J.
Energies 2020, 13(1), 267; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13010267
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/1/267
6. “Influence of Critical Wall Roughness on the Performance of Double-Channel Sewage Pump”
by He, X.; Zhang, Y.; Wang, C.; Zhang, C.; Cheng, L.; Chen, K. and Hu, B.
Energies 2020, 13(2), 464; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13020464
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/2/464
7. “Economic and Exergo-Advance Analysis of a Waste Heat Recovery System Based on Regenerative Organic Rankine Cycle under Organic Fluids with Low Global Warming Potential”
by Ochoa, G. V.; Isaza-Roldan, C. and Duarte Forero, J.
Energies 2020, 13(6), 1317; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13061317
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/6/1317
8. “Biomass Thermochemical Conversion via Pyrolysis with Integrated CO2 Capture”
by Sieradzka, M.; Gao, N.; Quan, C.; Mlonka-Mędrala, A. and Magdziarz, A.
Energies 2020, 13(5), 1050; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13051050
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/5/1050
9. “Treatment of Liquid By-Products of Hydrothermal Carbonization (HTC) of Agricultural Digestate Using Membrane Separation”
by Urbanowska, A.; Kabsch-Korbutowicz, M.; Wnukowski, M.; Seruga, P.; Baranowski, M.; Pawlak-Kruczek, H.; Serafin-Tkaczuk, M.; Krochmalny, K. and Niedzwiecki, L.
Energies 2020, 13(1), 262; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13010262
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/1/262
10. “The Effect of Inclination Angle and Reynolds Number on the Performance of a Direct Contact Membrane Distillation (DCMD) Process”
by Alanezi, A. A.; Safaei, M. R.; Goodarzi, M. and Elhenawy, Y.
Energies 2020, 13(11), 2824; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13112824
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/11/2824
11 October 2022
Energies | Top 10 Cited Papers in 2020 in the Section “Sustainable Energy”

1. “A Critical Review of Wind Power Forecasting Methods—Past, Present and Future”
by Hanifi, S.; Liu, X.; Lin, Z. and Lotfian, S.
Energies 2020, 13(15), 3764; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13153764
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/15/3764
2. “Investigation of Inorganic Phase Change Material for a Semi-Transparent Photovoltaic (STPV) Module”
by Karthick, A.; Manokar Athikesavan, M.; Pasupathi, M. K.; Manoj Kumar, N.; Chopra, S. S. and Ghosh, A.
Energies 2020, 13(14), 3582; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13143582
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/14/3582
3. “Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) for the Assessment of Renewable Energy Technologies in a Household: A Review”
by Siksnelyte-Butkiene, I.; Zavadskas, E. K. and Streimikiene, D.
Energies 2020, 13(5), 1164; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13051164
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/5/1164
4. “Thermal Energy Storage for Grid Applications: Current Status and Emerging Trends”
by Enescu, D.; Chicco, G.; Porumb, R. and Seritan, G.
Energies 2020, 13(2), 340; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13020340
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/2/340
5. “The Impact of the Ventilation System on the Methane Release Hazard and Spontaneous Combustion of Coal in the Area of Exploitation—A Case Study”
by Tutak, M.; Brodny, J.; Szurgacz, D.; Sobik, L. and Zhironkin, S.
Energies 2020, 13(18), 4891; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13184891
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/18/4891
6. “The Method of Combating Coal Spontaneous Combustion Hazard in Goafs—A Case Study”
by Szurgacz, D.; Tutak, M.; Brodny, J.; Sobik, L. and Zhironkina, O.
Energies 2020, 13(17), 4538; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13174538
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/17/4538
7. “A Novel Algorithm for MPPT of an Isolated PV System Using Push Pull Converter with Fuzzy Logic Controller”
by Hassan, T.-u.; Abbassi, R.; Jerbi, H.; Mehmood, K.; Tahir, M. F.; Cheema, K. M.; Elavarasan, R. M.; Ali, F. and Khan, I. A.
Energies 2020, 13(15), 4007; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13154007
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/15/4007
8. “Studying the Level of Sustainable Energy Development of the European Union Countries and Their Similarity Based on the Economic and Demographic Potential”
by Tutak, M.; Brodny, J.; Siwiec, D.; Ulewicz, R. and Bindzár, P.
Energies 2020, 13(24), 6643; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13246643
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/24/6643
9. “Forecasting the Structure of Energy Production from Renewable Energy Sources and Biofuels in Poland”
by Brodny, J.; Tutak, M. and Saki, S. A.
Energies 2020, 13(10), 2539; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13102539
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/10/2539
10. “Nanomaterials Utilization in Biomass for Biofuel and Bioenergy Production”
by Khoo, K. S.; Chia, W. Y.; Tang, D. Y. Y.; Show, P. L.; Chew, K. W. and Chen, W.-H.
Energies 2020, 13(4), 892; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13040892
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/4/892
11 October 2022
Energies | Top 10 Cited Papers in 2020 in the Section “Electrical Engineering”

1. “Overview on Grid-Forming Inverter Control Methods”
by Unruh, P.; Nuschke, M.; Strauß, P. and Welck, F.
Energies 2020, 13(10), 2589; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13102589
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/10/2589
2. “Evaluation of Mathematical Model to Characterize the Performance of Conventional and Hybrid PV Array Topologies under Static and Dynamic Shading Patterns”
by Premkumar, M.; Subramaniam, U.; Babu, T. S.; Elavarasan, R. M. and Mihet-Popa, L.
Energies 2020, 13(12), 3216; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13123216
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/12/3216
3. “Review of Positive and Negative Impacts of Electric Vehicles Charging on Electric Power Systems”
by Nour, M.; Chaves-Ávila, J. P.; Magdy, G. and Sánchez-Miralles, Á.
Energies 2020, 13(18), 4675; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13184675
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/18/4675
4. “Sustainability Assessment for Manufacturing Operations”
by Saxena, P.; Stavropoulos, P.; Kechagias, J. and Salonitis, K.
Energies 2020, 13(11), 2730; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13112730
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/11/2730
5. “SimBench—A Benchmark Dataset of Electric Power Systems to Compare Innovative Solutions Based on Power Flow Analysis”
by Meinecke, S.; Sarajlić, D.; Drauz, S. R.; Klettke, A.; Lauven, L.-P.; Rehtanz, C.; Moser, A. and Braun, M.
Energies 2020, 13(12), 3290; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13123290
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/12/3290
6. “Convolutional Neural Network-Based Stator Current Data-Driven Incipient Stator Fault Diagnosis of Inverter-Fed Induction Motor”
by Skowron, M.; Orlowska-Kowalska, T.; Wolkiewicz, M. and Kowalski, C. T.
Energies 2020, 13(6), 1475; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13061475
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/6/1475
7. “An Evaluation Model of Quantitative and Qualitative Fuzzy Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Approach for Hydroelectric Plant Location Selection”
by Chien, F.; Wang, C.-N.; Nguyen, V. T.; Nguyen, V. T. and Chau, K.Y.
Energies 2020, 13(11), 2783; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13112783
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/11/2783
8. “Solving the Optimal Reactive Power Dispatch Using Marine Predators Algorithm Considering the Uncertainties in Load and Wind-Solar Generation Systems”
by Ebeed, M.; Alhejji, A.; Kamel, S. and Jurado, F.
Energies 2020, 13(17), 4316; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13174316
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/17/4316
9. “Identification of Relevant Criteria Set in the MCDA Process—Wind Farm Location Case Study”
by Kizielewicz, B.; Wątróbski, J. and Sałabun, W.
Energies 2020, 13(24), 6548; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13246548
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/24/6548
10. “Distributed Energy Resources and the Application of AI, IoT, and Blockchain in Smart Grids”
by Kumar, N. M.; Chand, A. A.; Malvoni, M.; Prasad, K. A.; Mamun, K. A.; Islam, F. R. and Chopra, S. S.
Energies 2020, 13(21), 5739; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13215739
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/21/5739
11 October 2022
Energies | Top 10 Cited Papers in 2020–2021 in the Section “Electric Vehicles”

1. “High Reynold’s Number Turbulent Model for Micro-Channel Cold Plate Using Reverse Engineering Approach for Water-Cooled Battery in Electric Vehicles”
by Panchal, S.; Gudlanarva, K.; Tran, M.-K.; Fraser, R. and Fowler, M.
Energies 2020, 13(7), 1638; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13071638
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/7/1638
2. “Energy Management Strategies for Hybrid Electric Vehicles: Review, Classification, Comparison, and Outlook”
by Zhang, F.; Wang, L.; Coskun, S.; Pang, H.; Cui, Y. and Xi, J.
Energies 2020, 13(13), 3352; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13133352
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/13/3352
3. “Data-Driven Charging Demand Prediction at Public Charging Stations Using Supervised Machine Learning Regression Methods”
by Almaghrebi, A.; Aljuheshi, F.; Rafaie, M.; James, K. and Alahmad, M.
Energies 2020, 13(16), 4231; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13164231
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/16/4231
4. “Improved Photovoltaic Self-Consumption in Residential Buildings with Distributed and Centralized Smart Charging of Electric Vehicles”
by Fachrizal, R. and Munkhammar, J.
Energies 2020, 13(5), 1153; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13051153
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/5/1153
5. “Integration of Electric Vehicles in the Distribution Network: A Review of PV Based Electric Vehicle Modelling”
by Mohammad, A.; Zamora, R. and Lie, T. T.
Energies 2020, 13(17), 4541; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13174541
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/17/4541
6. “Estimation of the Energy Consumption of Battery Electric Buses for Public Transport Networks Using Real-World Data and Deep Learning”
by Pamuła, T. and Pamuła, W.
Energies 2020, 13(9), 2340; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13092340
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/9/2340
7. “Techno Economic Analysis of Vehicle to Grid (V2G) Integration as Distributed Energy Resources in Indonesia Power System”
by Huda, M.; Koji, T. and Aziz, M.
Energies 2020, 13(5), 1162; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13051162
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/5/1162
8. “Design of an Optimized Thermal Management System for Li-Ion Batteries under Different Discharging Conditions”
by Bhattacharjee, A.; Mohanty, R. K. and Ghosh, A.
Energies 2020, 13(21), 5695; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13215695
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/21/5695
9. “Recursive State of Charge and State of Health Estimation Method for Lithium-Ion Batteries Based on Coulomb Counting and Open Circuit Voltage”
by Gismero, A.; Schaltz, E. and Stroe, D.-I.
Energies 2020, 13(7), 1811; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13071811
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/7/1811
10. “Environmental Life Cycle Impacts of Automotive Batteries Based on a Literature Review”
by Aichberger, C. and Jungmeier, G.
Energies 2020, 13(23), 6345; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13236345
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/23/6345
11 October 2022
Energies | Top 10 Cited Papers in 2020 in the Section “Bio-Energy”

1. “Hydrothermal Carbonization as a Valuable Tool for Energy and Environmental Applications: A Review”
by Maniscalco, M. P.; Volpe, M. and Messineo, A.
Energies 2020, 13(16), 4098; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13164098
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/16/4098
2. “Effect of Additivized Biodiesel Blends on Diesel Engine Performance, Emission, Tribological Characteristics, and Lubricant Tribology”
by Mujtaba, M. A.; Masjuki, H. H.; Kalam, M. A.; Noor, F.; Farooq, M.; Ong, H. C.; Gul, M.; Soudagar, M. E. M.; Bashir, S.; Rizwanul Fattah, I. M. and Razzaq, L.
Energies 2020, 13(13), 3375; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13133375
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/13/3375
3. “A Review on Bio-Based Catalysts (Immobilized Enzymes) Used for Biodiesel Production”
by Santos, S.; Puna, J. and Gomes, J.
Energies 2020, 13(11), 3013; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13113013
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/11/3013
4. “Sargassum Inundations in Turks and Caicos: Methane Potential and Proximate, Ultimate, Lipid, Amino Acid, Metal and Metalloid Analyses”
by Milledge, J. J.; Maneein, S.; Arribas López, E. and Bartlett, D.
Energies 2020, 13(6), 1523; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13061523
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/6/1523
5. “Bio-Crude Production through Aqueous Phase Recycling of Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Sewage Sludge”
by Shah, A. A.; Toor, S. S.; Seehar, T. H.; Nielsen, R. S.; H. Nielsen, A.; Pedersen, T. H. and Rosendahl, L. A.
Energies 2020, 13(2), 493; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13020493
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/2/493
6. “Cationic Dye Adsorption on Hydrochars of Winery and Citrus Juice Industries Residues: Performance, Mechanism, and Thermodynamics”
by Saha, N.; Volpe, M.; Fiori, L.; Volpe, R.; Messineo, A. and Reza, M. T.
Energies 2020, 13(18), 4686; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13184686
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/18/4686
7. “Role of Microbial Hydrolysis in Anaerobic Digestion”
by Menzel, T.; Neubauer, P. and Junne, S.
Energies 2020, 13(21), 5555; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13215555
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/21/5555
8. “Production of Biodiesel from Castor Oil: A Review”
by Osorio-González, C. S.; Gómez-Falcon, N.; Sandoval-Salas, F.; Saini, R.; Brar, S. K. and Ramírez, A. A.
Energies 2020, 13(10), 2467; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13102467
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/10/2467
9. “Anaerobic Digestion Performance: Separate Collected vs. Mechanical Segregated Organic Fractions of Municipal Solid Waste as Feedstock”
by Seruga, P.; Krzywonos, M.; Seruga, A.; Niedźwiecki, Ł.; Pawlak-Kruczek, H. and Urbanowska, A.
Energies 2020, 13(15), 3768; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13153768
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/15/3768
10. “Origin, Impact and Control of Lignocellulosic Inhibitors in Bioethanol Production—A Review”
by Sjulander, N. and Kikas, T.
Energies 2020, 13(18), 4751; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13184751
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/18/4751
11 October 2022
Energies | Top 10 Cited Papers in 2020 in the Section “Hydrogen Energy”

1. “Ammonia as Effective Hydrogen Storage: A Review on Production, Storage and Utilization”
by Aziz, M.; Wijayanta, A. T. and Nandiyanto, A. B. D.
Energies 2020, 13(12), 3062; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13123062
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/12/3062
2. “Potential Liquid-Organic Hydrogen Carrier (LOHC) Systems: A Review on Recent Progress”
by Rao, P. C. and Yoon, M.
Energies 2020, 13(22), 6040; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13226040
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/22/6040
3. “Prospects of Fuel Cell Combined Heat and Power Systems”
by Olabi, A. G.; Wilberforce, T.; Sayed, E. T.; Elsaid, K. and Abdelkareem, M. A.
Energies 2020, 13(16), 4104; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13164104
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/16/4104
4. “Platinum and Platinum Group Metal-Free Catalysts for Anion Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells”
by Men Truong, V.; Richard Tolchard, J.; Svendby, J.; Manikandan, M.; A. Miller, H.; Sunde, S.; Yang, H.; R. Dekel, D. and Oyarce Barnett, A.
Energies 2020, 13(3), 582; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13030582
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/3/582
5. “Improving the Efficiency of PEM Electrolyzers through Membrane-Specific Pressure Optimization”
by Scheepers, F.; Stähler, M.; Stähler, A.; Rauls, E.; Müller, M.; Carmo, M. and Lehnert, W.
Energies 2020, 13(3), 612; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13030612
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/3/612
6. “Technical and Commercial Challenges of Proton-Exchange Membrane (PEM) Fuel Cells”
by Alaswad, A.; Omran, A.; Sodre, J. R.; Wilberforce, T.; Pignatelli, G.; Dassisti, M.; Baroutaji, A. and Olabi, A. G.
Energies 2021, 14(1), 144; https://doi.org/10.3390/en14010144
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/14/1/144
7. “Ammonia Borane: An Extensively Studied, Though Not Yet Implemented, Hydrogen Carrier”
by Demirci, U. B.
Energies 2020, 13(12), 3071; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13123071
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/12/3071
8. “Towards Non-Mechanical Hybrid Hydrogen Compression for Decentralized Hydrogen Facilities”
by Sdanghi, G.; Maranzana, G.; Celzard, A. and Fierro, V.
Energies 2020, 13(12), 3145; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13123145
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/12/3145
9. “Methanol Electrolysis for Hydrogen Production Using Polymer Electrolyte Membrane: A Mini-Review”
by Pethaiah, S. S.; Sadasivuni, K. K.; Jayakumar, A.; Ponnamma, D.; Tiwary, C. S. and Sasikumar, G.
Energies 2020, 13(22), 5879; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13225879
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/22/5879
10. “From Homogeneous to Heterogenized Molecular Catalysts for H2 Production by Formic Acid Dehydrogenation: Mechanistic Aspects, Role of Additives, and Co-Catalysts”
by Stathi, P.; Solakidou, M.; Louloudi, M. and Deligiannakis, Y.
Energies 2020, 13(3), 733; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13030733
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/3/733
11 October 2022
Energies | Top 10 Cited Papers in 2020 in the Section “Geo-Energy”

1. “Nanomaterial-Based Drilling Fluids for Exploitation of Unconventional Reservoirs: A Review”
by Muhammad Ali, Husna Hayati Jarni, Adnan Aftab, Abdul Razak Ismail, Noori M. Cata Saady, Muhammad Faraz Sahito, Alireza Keshavarz, Stefan Iglauer and Mohammad Sarmadivaleh
Energies 2020, 13(13), 3417; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13133417
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/13/3417
2. “Effect of Environment-Friendly Non-Ionic Surfactant on Interfacial Tension Reduction and Wettability Alteration; Implications for Enhanced Oil Recovery”
by Omid Mosalman Haghighi, Ghasem Zargar, Abbas Khaksar Manshad, Muhammad Ali, Mohammad Ali Takassi, Jagar A. Ali and Alireza Keshavarz
Energies 2020, 13(15), 3988; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13153988
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/15/3988
3. “Energetic and Environmental Aspects of Individual Heat Generation for Sustainable Development at a Local Scale—A Case Study from Poland”
by Michał Kaczmarczyk, Anna Sowiżdżał and Barbara Tomaszewska
Energies 2020, 13(2), 454; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13020454
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/2/454
4. “A Review of Rheological Modeling of Cement Slurry in Oil Well Applications”
by Chengcheng Tao, Barbara G. Kutchko, Eilis Rosenbaum and Mehrdad Massoudi
Energies 2020, 13(3), 570; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13030570
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/3/570
5. “Numerical Study on the Thermal Performance of a Single U-Tube Borehole Heat Exchanger Using Nano-Enhanced Phase Change Materials”
by Hossein Javadi, Javier F. Urchueguia, Seyed Soheil Mousavi Ajarostaghi and Borja Badenes
Energies 2020, 13(19), 5156; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13195156
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/19/5156
6. “Prediction of Reservoir Quality from Log-Core and Seismic Inversion Analysis with an Artificial Neural Network: A Case Study from the Sawan Gas Field, Pakistan”
by Zhang Qiang, Qamar Yasin, Naser Golsanami and Qizhen Du
Energies 2020, 13(2), 486; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13020486
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/2/486
7. “Viscosity Models for Drilling Fluids—Herschel-Bulkley Parameters and Their Use”
by Arild Saasen and Jan David Ytrehus
Energies 2020, 13(20), 5271; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13205271
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/20/5271
8. “Recipe of Lightweight Slurry with High Early Strength of the Resultant Cement Sheath”
by Marcin Kremieniewski
Energies 2020, 13(7), 1583; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13071583
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/7/1583
9. “Sustainable Rehabilitation of Surface Coal Mining Areas: The Case of Greek Lignite Mines”
by Francis Pavloudakis, Christos Roumpos, Evangelos Karlopoulos and Nikolaos Koukouzas
Energies 2020, 13(15), 3995; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13153995
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/15/3995
10. “A Review on the Influence of CO2/Shale Interaction on Shale Properties: Implications of CCS in Shales”
by Ahmed Fatah, Ziad Bennour, Hisham Ben Mahmud, Raoof Gholami and Md. Mofazzal Hossain
Energies 2020, 13(12), 3200; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13123200
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/12/3200
11 October 2022
Energies | Top 10 Cited Papers in 2020 in the Section “Energy Storage and Application”

1. “SOH and RUL Prediction of Lithium-Ion Batteries Based on Gaussian Process Regression with Indirect Health Indicators”
by Jia, J.; Liang, J.; Shi, Y.; Wen, J.; Pang, X. and Zeng, J.
Energies 2020, 13(2), 375; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13020375
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/2/375
2. “A Comprehensive Review on Energy Storage Systems: Types, Comparison, Current Scenario, Applications, Barriers, and Potential Solutions, Policies, and Future Prospects”
by Hossain, E.; Faruque, H.M.R.; Sunny, M.S.H.; Mohammad, N. and Nawar, N.
Energies 2020, 13(14), 3651; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13143651
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/14/3651
3. “An Improved SOC Control Strategy for Electric Vehicle Hybrid Energy Storage Systems”
by Wang, K.; Wang, W.; Wang, L. and Li, L.
Energies 2020, 13(20), 5297; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13205297
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/20/5297
4. “Anti-Reflective Coating Materials: A Holistic Review from PV Perspective”
by Shanmugam, N.; Pugazhendhi, R.; Madurai Elavarasan, R.; Kasiviswanathan, P. and Das, N.
Energies 2020, 13(10), 2631; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13102631
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/10/2631
5. “Microscopic Pore Structure of Surrounding Rock for Underground Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) Caverns in Bedded Rock Salt”
by Zhang, N.; Liu, W.; Zhang, Y.; Shan, P. and Shi, X.
Energies 2020, 13(7), 1565; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13071565
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/7/1565
6. “Collective Renewable Energy Prosumers and the Promises of the Energy Union: Taking Stock”
by Horstink, L.; Wittmayer, J.M.; Ng, K.; Luz, G.P.; Marín-González, E.; Gährs, S.; Campos, I.; Holstenkamp, L.; Oxenaar, S. and Brown, D.
Energies 2020, 13(2), 421; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13020421
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/2/421
7. “Empowering Vulnerable Consumers to Join Renewable Energy Communities—Towards an Inclusive Design of the Clean Energy Package”
by Hanke, F. and Lowitzsch, J.
Energies 2020, 13(7), 1615; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13071615
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/7/1615
8. “Status and Evolution of the Community Energy Sector in Italy”
by Candelise, C. and Ruggieri, G.
Energies 2020, 13(8), 1888; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13081888
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/8/1888
9. “Identification of Energy Efficiency Trends in the Context of the Development of Industry 4.0 Using the Polish Steel Sector as an Example”
by Wolniak, R.; Saniuk, S.; Grabowska, S. and Gajdzik, B.
Energies 2020, 13(11), 2867; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13112867
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/11/2867
10. “Recent Advances in Thermochemical Energy Storage via Solid–Gas Reversible Reactions at High Temperature”
by André, L. and Abanades, S.
Energies 2020, 13(22), 5859; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13225859
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/22/5859
11 October 2022
Energies | Top 10 Cited Papers in 2020 in the Section “Energy Sources”

1. “Impact of the Drying Temperature and Grinding Technique on Biomass Grindability”
by Jewiarz, M.; Wróbel, M.; Mudryk, K. and Szufa, S.
Energies 2020, 13(13), 3392; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13133392
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/13/3392
2. “The Impact of a Controlled-Release Fertilizer on Greenhouse Gas Emissions and the Efficiency of the Production of Chinese Cabbage”
by Sikora, J.; Niemiec, M.; Szeląg-Sikora, A.; Gródek-Szostak, Z.; Kuboń, M. and Komorowska, M.
Energies 2020, 13(8), 2063; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13082063
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/8/2063
3. “Transient Pressure Analysis of a Multiple Fractured Well in a Stress-Sensitive Coal Seam Gas Reservoir”
by Kou, Z. and Wang, H.
Energies 2020, 13(15), 3849; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13153849
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/15/3849
4. “Energy Utilization of Spent Coffee Grounds in the Form of Pellets”
by Nosek, R.; Tun, M. M. and Juchelkova, D.
Energies 2020, 13(5), 1235; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13051235
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/5/1235
5. “Effect of Compaction Pressure and Moisture Content on Quality Parameters of Perennial Biomass Pellets”
by Styks, J.; Wróbel, M.; Frączek, J. and Knapczyk, A.
Energies 2020, 13(8), 1859; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13081859
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/8/1859
6. “Economic Dispatch of Renewable Generators and BESS in DC Microgrids Using Second-Order Cone Optimization”
by Gil-González, W.; Montoya, O. D.; Grisales-Noreña, L. F.; Cruz-Peragón, F. and Alcalá, G.
Energies 2020, 13(7), 1703; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13071703
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/7/1703
7. “Adapting the Powered Roof Support to Diverse Mining and Geological Conditions”
by Szurgacz, D. and Brodny, J.
Energies 2020, 13(2), 405; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13020405
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/2/405
8. “The Integrated Energy Consumption Index for Energy Biomass Grinding Technology Assessment”
by Kruszelnicka, W.; Kasner, R.; Bałdowska-Witos, P.; Flizikowski, J. and Tomporowski, A.
Energies 2020, 13(6), 1417; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13061417
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/6/1417
9. “Energy, Economic, and Environmental Evaluation of a Proposed Solar-Wind Power On-grid System Using HOMER Pro®: A Case Study in Colombia”
by Antonio Barrozo Budes, F.; Valencia Ochoa, G.; Obregon, L. G.; Arango-Manrique, A. and Ricardo Núñez Álvarez, J.
Energies 2020, 13(7), 1662; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13071662
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/7/1662
10. “Parameters Affecting RDF-Based Pellet Quality”
by Jewiarz, M.; Mudryk, K.; Wróbel, M.; Frączek, J. and Dziedzic, K.
Energies 2020, 13(4), 910; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13040910
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/4/910
11 October 2022
Energies | Top 10 Cited Papers in 2020 in the Section “Energy Fundamentals and Conversion”

1. “Numerical Study of the Normal Impinging Water Jet at Different Impinging Height, Based on Wray–Agarwal Turbulence Model”
by Wang, H.; Qian, Z.; Zhang, D.; Wang, T. and Wang, C.
Energies 2020, 13(7), 1744; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13071744
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/7/1744
2. “Power, Efficiency, Power Density and Ecological Function Optimization for an Irreversible Modified Closed Variable-Temperature Reservoir Regenerative Brayton Cycle with One Isothermal Heating Process”
by Chen, L.; Tang, C.; Feng, H. and Ge, Y.
Energies 2020, 13(19), 5133; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13195133
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/19/5133
3. “Solid State Transformers: Concepts, Classification, and Control”
by Shamshuddin, M. A.; Rojas, F.; Cardenas, R.; Pereda, J.; Diaz, M. and Kennel, R.
Energies 2020, 13(9), 2319; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13092319
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/9/2319
4. “Time Series Forecasting with Multi-Headed Attention-Based Deep Learning for Residential Energy Consumption”
by Bu, S.-J. and Cho, S.-B.
Energies 2020, 13(18), 4722; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13184722
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/18/4722
5. “Optimal Configuration of a Gas Expansion Process in a Piston-Type Cylinder with Generalized Convective Heat Transfer Law”
by Chen, L.; Ma, K.; Feng, H. and Ge, Y.
Energies 2020, 13(12), 3229; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13123229
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/12/3229
6. “Multi-Objective Thermo-Economic Optimization of a Combined Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) System Based on Waste Heat of Dual Fuel Marine Engine and LNG Cold Energy Recovery”
by Tian, Z.; Yue, Y.; Zhang, Y.; Gu, B. and Gao, W.
Energies 2020, 13(6), 1397; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13061397
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/6/1397
7. “Comparative Evaluation of the Effect of Vehicle Parameters on Fuel Consumption under NEDC and WLTP”
by Lee, H. and Lee, K.
Energies 2020, 13(16), 4245; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13164245
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/16/4245
8. “Modeling of Axial Flux Permanent Magnet Generators”
by Radwan-Pragłowska, N.; Węgiel, T. and Borkowski, D.
Energies 2020, 13(21), 5741; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13215741
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/21/5741
9. “Analysis and Application of the Direct Flux Control Sensorless Technique to Low-Power PMSMs”
by Grasso, E.; Palmieri, M.; Mandriota, R.; Cupertino, F.; Nienhaus, M. and Kleen, S.
Energies 2020, 13(6), 1453; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13061453
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/6/1453
10. “New Knowledge on the Performance of Supercritical Brayton Cycle with CO2-Based Mixtures”
by Yu, A.; Su, W.; Zhao, L.; Lin, X. and Zhou, N.
Energies 2020, 13(7), 1741; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13071741
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/7/1741