Combustion Processes and Control of Advanced Combustion Engines

Dear Colleagues,

The increasingly stringent regulations on pollutant emissions and CO₂ reduction targets, together with the global commitment to achieve climate neutrality, are driving companies and research institutions in the mobility sector to investigate innovative technological solutions for internal combustion engines operating in both conventional and hybrid electric vehicles. Although the progressive electrification of transportation is expected to play a key role in future mobility, internal combustion engines will continue to represent a key component for the global vehicle fleet for many years. Consequently, improving their efficiency while minimizing their environmental impact remains a major scientific and industrial challenge.

To address these challenges, significant research efforts are being devoted to a broad range of innovative technologies. These technologies include advanced air-path and fuel-path control algorithms, novel combustion concepts aimed at improving thermal efficiency and reducing pollutant formation, next-generation aftertreatment systems, and both sensor-based and model-based control strategies for combustion and emission formation processes. In addition, increasing attention is being paid to the use of alternative and renewable fuels, such as hydrogen, e-fuels, biofuels, and synthetic fuels, as well as to the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques for engine control, diagnostics, predictive maintenance, and optimization of vehicle performance.

In this context, this Special Issue allows both academic and industrial researchers to present their latest findings related to cleaner and more sustainable internal combustion engine technologies. Contributions addressing theoretical, computational and experimental aspects are all welcome, particularly those demonstrating the potential of advanced control strategies, intelligent algorithms, and sustainable fuels to reduce emissions and improve overall engine efficiency.

By bringing together high-quality research from academia and industry, this Special Issue is aimed at fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and contribute to the development of greener, more efficient, and more sustainable advanced internal combustion engines.

Dr. Roberto Finesso
Guest Editor

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