Alternative Fuel and Clean Combustion
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "I2: Energy and Combustion Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 January 2026 | Viewed by 27
Special Issue Editors
Interests: alternative fuel; combustion directional control; internal combustion engines
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: application of artificial intelligence (AI) in the prediction and control of combustion emissions; development of green alternative fuels for vehicles; chemical reaction kinetics of multi-fuel combustion; advanced combustion theory; novel combustion technologies
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The increasing demand for sustainable energy solutions has intensified research on alternative fuels and clean combustion technologies. With the global push to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on fossil fuels, alternative fuels such as hydrogen, ammonia, biofuels, and synthetic fuels are gaining significant attention. Concurrently, advancements in clean combustion strategies—including low-NOx burners, advanced ignition systems, and novel combustion modes—are critical for enhancing energy efficiency and minimizing environmental impact. These developments are essential not only for power generation and transportation but also for broader applications in industrial systems where carbon neutrality is a growing priority.
The Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive platform for the latest advances in alternative fuel utilization and clean combustion techniques. It welcomes contributions related to experimental studies, numerical modeling, and theoretical analyses that promote cleaner and more efficient combustion systems.
Topics of interest for publication include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Alternative fuel combustion (hydrogen, ammonia, biofuels, synthetic fuels, etc.);
- Low-emission combustion technologies;
- Combustion modeling and simulation;
- Chemical kinetics of alternative fuels;
- Advanced ignition strategies and control methods;
- Engine and gas turbine applications using clean fuels;
- Combustion diagnostics and measurement techniques;
- Emission control and aftertreatment systems;
- Combustion stability and flame dynamics;
- Hybrid and co-firing combustion systems;
- Fuel reforming and pre-treatment technologies;
- Techno-economic and environmental assessments of clean combustion systems.
Prof. Dr. Yuqiang Li
Dr. Yong Chen
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- advanced combustion
- emissions control
- zero-carbon fuels
- biofuels
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